Posted by Sharon Howell, ADD Management Group Coach
I am no stranger to negative thoughts. I so often catch myself running totally useless information through my brain instead of concentrating on what I need to concentrate on. It wastes time and it wastes energy for the important things.
The following is one of Dr. Daniel Amen's most notable thoughts about ADD:
"Correct the negative thinking patterns that put your brain at risk for anxiety, depression, relationship and job problems.
Most people are never taught to correct the Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) that infest their brains. Thoughts are just thoughts, not facts. Thoughts often tell you lies and fill you with fear. If you never question or challenge the negative thoughts that go through your brain you believe them and these erroneous little bugs can ruin your life.
You need to develop an internal anteater to keep your brain healthy. Whenever you feel sad, mad, or nervous, write down the automatic thoughts that go through your mind, if they are negative and distorted, talk back to them. You do not have to believe every thought you have."
Try this idea of writing things down. You may find that it helps work out some of the problems you are dealing with and starts to free your brain for thoughts that matter. It has certainly helped me!
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