When people are constantly thinking negative no matter what it's about

Negative experiences,especially the feeling of having no control. The fear,anxiety and loss of self esteem. Those thoughts of worthlessness, when you question whether or not you deserve to even live. I felt like this after a horrid relationship with a narcissistic a**hole that made my life hell..took alot of reflection,support ,affirmative meditation and positive self visualisation. I tried an art therapy course that focused on fear and moving on. Also stopping that negative thought stream by literally verbally repeating " stop"( people that heard me must of thought I was nuts). But it was the only way as my mind would take a negative thought and run with it to its most destructive end. So basically you have to re program your whole way of thinking. So the input is positive self image,positive outcomes until you believe it. You can reflect on life. But in a way where you are dislocated and analytical. Not emotional.

Negative experiences, abuse, neglect, exposure to violence, environmental exposure, social media, news, pain, habits. Overcome it: first noticing negative outlook, accepting it is normal to have negative thoughts, practice not ruminating, removing oneself from negative environments and peopleEdited 08-Feb-24 21:52pm

Media and shock doctrine contribute to negative thoughts and emotions

When we reflect on a past experience that we either regret, are ashamed of, would have done over, it start a cycle of negative thinking. We attribute that experience to future possible things, thus causing anxiety and stress. Talking about whats on your mind with a person you wholeheartedly trust is a great first step to gwtting out of that mental rut.

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I try to go for a walk, I think clearer, and may come up with solutions.

I take the people as they are either positive or negative. I think nothing about it, I just try to keep myself positive.

When you feel negative thoughts coming you need to stop and start hanging around positive people and try to think positive thoughts. Focus on good things not negative and bad things. Try to make your life all about the positives.

I think it’s a bit of fear of the unknown wether it’s trusting your feelings or your gut.

Good company or good environment makes huge difference

By nature I think people are either glass half full or half empty. I prefer to be optimistic but there are days when I don't see things quite as rosy. I think everyone needs a belief, be it belief in God or belief in one's self and I don't think the majority of people today have a belief in anything much. I think social media and the internet has made many people lonely and isolated which will cause depression and anxiety. We need to get back to basics but frankly I don't think there is much chance of that because the bible says we are in the last days. However, it isn't too late to get to know Jehovah and his plans for mankind. There will be no anxiety or depression, no social media either.

People tell you to STOP living in the past. This is one great way of becoming more positive about living your best life! Another great way of achieving this is to STOP playing the mind game called What If... If Only! This has a most crippling effect and can lead to all kinds of bad feelings, actions, decisions etc. And last, but not least, but Important! is try to stay away from other negative influences, people, news. WHY? because Misery just loves company. We all know that this is true, It's always easy to fall into thought ruts, but while it is hard, we all need to do the small things that make us think and more importantly do the positive things in our lives. This has a flow on effect, doesn't cost hugh sums of money and maybe, just maybe you can not only help yourself but others (in some small way)! Cheers, Everyone.😉🙂

Negative thinking is learned from your parents.

There are so many things one can be pessimistic about. But optimism is possible as well. One can be used to negative thinking - hard to give up and change it. But it is possible. No, it is not natural to feel more pessimistic when things aren’t going so well. Things tend to go well, then not so well, that’s life. Causes? Innumerable. Or perhaps just one...one little thing. Living in the present helps a lot. Anyway, you cannot live only in the present 🙂 so why waste it with negative thinking?

Peoples saying bad things and doing bad things me. Now days I believe in karma and God will pay back. Pray God to pay back.Edited 07-Feb-24 17:46pm

I beleive alot of it...is in your genes....your either a glass half full or a glass half empty type of person. for me it's a constant battle to keep/stay positive...but I am basically a fairly negative person, so it's a big effort daily to stop negative thoughts creepin in. Sometimes its actually exhausting! So I meditate daily (with a guided meditation app), ground myself into the earth (barefoot in the garden), connecting with my plants, detoxing my body, trying to eat well, hydrating well. alone time. Learning to say no to others. Learning to ask for help when u need it. Forgive urself and wrongs u may have done in ur life. Forgive others that have wronged u. Keep ur sense of humor. Smile more.. love more x

Go for a long walk on a bright sunny day and enjoy what you see around you and you will get rid of those negative thoughts

everyday stresses cause negative thinking a support group at the local church or jehovah witnesses helps

I always try to be positive and if any challenges hits me I try to stay calm and try to solve either by myself or seeking assistance if I need. My staying calm and not distressing habits helps me to overcome from it

I always find the bright side of things, my good friend thinks that every silver lining comes with a dirty black cloud…..lol..so glad, sooo glad I’m not like that

Watch something that is really funny and laugh.

Today it seems like we live in a Negative Society. You cannot criticise anyone without being accused of being either Racist or Sexist or both. It dfoesn't matter what race, ethnicity, gender or the colour of your skin, if you say a word against anyone you are told you are Racist, Sexist, Xenophobic. You must never say anything which, however inadvertently, may hurt someone's feelings. You are no longer allowed to express your true feelings, beliefs in case you offend someone. It is no wonder people get depressed, have low self-esteem, feel stressed and that is almost to a large extent because the Do-gooders, the Thought Police are determined that you will at all times be Politically Correct according to their rules. We are being forced to live a LIE. We are not even allowed to say something nice about someone for if we do we are being Patronising, Matriarchal, Patriarchal, Condescending, Sexist. Everything we do or say seems to offend someone. If you are a Jew, Christian, Hindu, Muslim you are offensive to someone, you are in the wrong and your beleifs are wrong. depending on what you eat you are offending someone, Vegans look down on everyone, Vegetarians are not far behind, Flexitarians (those who eat everything) think Vegans and Vegetartians are weird. Poloticians the World over all claim they want Peace. They are the Biggest Liars of all. If one set of politicians don't like the views of another set they call them Terrorists. We are being forced to live as Liars. Liars will always get caught out because they can never remember what the lie they told about something was. paradoxically, people can always remember if they told the Truth. Abandon Political Correctness and do the Right Thing, Speak your mind, be True to yourself, if others don't like it that is Their problem, let them deal with it., you will be happier and less stressed.

You have covered it all.

Buy a book called the Power of Now the mind can be very controlling this book helps to retrain our thoughts .The stresses of life contributes to negative thoughts the people we surround our selves with and your surroundings impact all our emotions

Being around negative people - Keep away from them if you can :-)😇

Go for a walk and clear your head

Being battered by life a bit too much doesn't help. But I think having goals has a massive positive impact on peoples well being. Also having time for yourself so that you can take care properly. Taking care of body helps take care of mind so put more of the good stuff in and keep more of the bad stuff out. Get exercise too. Also many articles and research shows that having green spaces or being around nature positively impacts your mental wellbeing and healing.

These days it is easy to at times to be negative. If I am feeling like that I generally go for walk and get some fresh air. Also find listening to my favorite music and talking to my very close friend.

Be an optimist…it helps.

I think it's easy to have negative thinking with all the obstacles we face in life but I also believe we can overcome the negative thoughts by giving all our worries to God.

It's easy to think negative with what is going on in the world. The media,political, and all the things make you think what are we going to do and how can we fix it. I take a long walk and listen to music and I feel a lot better. I also talk to family and friends about the things happening in the world and it makes me less stressed by it by sharing.

The News - the Media - Politicians - Banks - they all spout gloom and doom! Wars- waste- climate change - cost of living - to try and justify cost increases and make us expect further increases ! losing the cricket to the Windie's what a tragedy? - Poor Prince What's his name flying home to save the realm! The Media is as bad as the Government - Give us a break!!!

Media, politicians etc who encourage constant exaggeration and bickering certainly doesn't help. It can be hard to even be around people sometimes. Same old topics pop up. Sometimes for years on end. Predictable reactions when certain things are talked about by certain people. Left, right whatever. Idiots outraged over things they can't change and often isn't any of their business. People with a lack of understanding outside their little world views. Like living among zombies. There's a million reason to have negative thoughts. People want us to. Edited 07-Feb-24 14:22pm

People not minding their own self and thinking they know everyone and i can't stand those people that say it's just for attention.

Speak to your doctor, he can help with guidelines or to get you in touch with a provider who can help.

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Depression can do that no matter how much you try to think positively and shrug it off. And no matter what antidepressants you’re on. However exercise, even just a walk around the block and/or putting on music can help. Or get it out into the sun even if you don’t feel like going for a walk. As can hearing another person’s voice. If no one is around, I even a podcast or TV/radio conversation can be helpful. Even if you can’t get enthusiastic about what you’re hearing, later on you may find your mood has shifted a little.

It happens and for many of us and it can't just be brushed off. You need to recognise it and to learn tecniques and strategy to deal with it. There are lots of books suggesting ways and getting professional advice is a good way to learn how to cope yourself. Find what works for you.

In the world today there are so many things that can set us off into feeling depressed or sad. Almost every day on the news is another murder, people suffering because of war, animals suffering - more fires and floods. I try to think about all the good things - all the wonderful people trying to help those suffering etc. There are a lot of things to be grateful for. It is basically up to yourself to look for gratitude....... And HOPE things will improve.

Being around negative people causes negative thinking

when people keep putting me down and tell me that can't do this or that. To me I usually annoy all of the naysayers and keep it moving.

While negative thoughts are a very common occurrence they aren't anything to worry about. It seems to me that they show you care. That's a good thing as Martha Stewart would say. There is a saying among working people with bad bosses that says "this too shall pass." There will always be blue skies, birds singing, flowers blooming, and even love in the air to come. Just think about the the things that make you happy or you're looking forward to, and the clouds will break up.

Just shrug and brush it off.

People being fools is what I find and as most of them are idiots I think of way to kill them slowly and painfully so they will suffer for a long time in extreme agony. As for bringing me down doesn't happen I tend to burst out laughing at some of the idiot things that they come out with and there was one time I did suggest to one person that after looking over the balcony the company car he drove was directly underneath it so if I was to throw him over the railing if he survived he would be filling out insurance forms for the next few years trying to explain how he landed on his company car from 10 stories up. No matter what happened to him I did not care in the slightest and I didn't see him for weeks after that.

In New Zealand we have a heap of things to be grateful for ,we are living in one of the best countries in the world. No matter where we live there must be some positives. Just focusing on those positives will help. If you can't think of anything positive just drop to your knees call out to the Lord he will help, he'll take away those negative thoughts away, negative thoughts come from Satan. Tell Satan to get lost or you'll boot him in the back side. I tell you those things work. Focus on the Lord. Go for walks go and talk to a positive friend, gardening doe's help.

We can be our own worst enemies when it comes to being negative or critical of our selves. People say snap out of it but it's easier said than done. I think being mindful helps, being centred and showing things like partners and pets love helps. Let things go and don't dwell on things. Stop worrying about the things you can't change and start focusing on the things you can. Stop to smell the roses and remember we need to love our selves before we can love others.

Whistle a happy tune and know. One will know your afraid

Negative thinking comes mainly from people who are not equipped to deal with certain things in life. I was in the military for many years and saw many things, which I dealt with easily. Now I see myself getting negative sometimes. Life throws so much at us it's insane. Best thing is if you have family, talk to them. I am married and my wife has been amazing. Find a friend or group for people suffering the same thing and in time it will be better.

There is a simple operation to cure this - it s very common and it involves severing the nerve between your eyeballs and your bum hole to fix your chronic shitty outlook on life!

Our inherent imperfection from Adam and Eve disobeying God in the Garden of Eden, thanks to Satan, the Devil, is the cause of all negativity in this world! Thoughts cause feelings, so change your thoughts. Praying can help you overcome thoughts that bring you down.Think of the beautiful things in this world Jehovah created for us that you love, make you happy, or make you smile! Stand Firm against Satan, the Devil, and he will flee from you! ;-D

The answer is: Therapy and more therapy until all your negative thoughts have gone. It worked for me.Edited 07-Feb-24 09:19am

I am not sure if depression causes negative thoughts or negative thoughts causes depression, but I do know they go hand in hand. A couple of positive thoughts eases the depression no end.

trust, along with common sense,trust is another component of life we rarely see

Sir Humphrey Appelby from the TV satire Yes Prime Minister: “A pessimist is an optimist with inside information!”

As soon as those negative thoughts enter your mind, get outdoors - go for a walk, work in the garden or do some sort of activity that makes you happy! Have a coffee at a neighbours or meet up with a friend.... Anything to shift your thought pattern. Try and think of 5 things to be grateful for.... they don't have to be big, just small things like today I am grateful for the lovely sunny warm day, or the funny text I received from my daughter, or being in good health, or the delicious crisp apples in season available at a good price, or the fresh fish my neighbour gave me! Just find things to be grateful for every day! Don't dwell on what you don't have and focus on what you do have. Stop watching the news or reading about all the sad things going on in the world. Not being on any social media sites is also a big one for me. But be grateful for Rewardia, even if does take a month of Sundays to get 50,000 points! 😂

Some times you are lacking in vitamin D3. That is why it is often called the happy vitamin.

Usually how people treat you and all the things you mentioned. Have a good cry for whatever, relax, time out. When you're ready get on with it. Most importantly solve the issues in your head but you must have a go to where you switch it off. Music, go for a walk, get out of the house, find a peaceful whatever and push the thoughts away.

¿Para dar respuesta a la pregunta es importante entender inicialmente lo que significa un pensamiento negativo? Un pensamiento negativo puede ser una imagen, una frase, o una idea que nosotros los seres humanos muchas veces evocamos, o enunciamos según el contexto y nuestro estado de ánimo; este pensamiento causa ansiedad, tristeza, estrés, desesperanza entre otros. La manera de superarlo depende de nosotros mismo en muchas ocasiones, considera que es importante validar si el pensar negativamente está aportando a mi vida, si realmente es relevante para mí… en fin. En mi caso particular me apoyó haciendo ejercicio, con aplicación de aceites esenciales, buscando a un experto si llegase a ser el caso, Todo está en nuestra mente y ella es la que controla todo nuestro ser y cada uno de nosotros debe entender que el poder está en nosotros, siempre he creído que somos el capitán de nuestra mente y por fin de nuestra vida. Para mí en todo esto esta la fe que cada uno tenga, en Dios, en sí mismo, en las personas que nos rodean en fin este tema es muy interesante.

Choose your friends well and just ignore the "put downers" who get a thrill out of upsetting people.

From personal experience it's about reframing or changing my attitude.

These surveys are getting me down! Wasting a half hour on one to be booted off sucks!

try to be positive and don't let negative thoughts get you down,

Negative thinking can be chemical. Living experiences and genetics can also be factors. Writing down things that you are thankful for or bring you happiness is a good start to refocusing. Talking with a therapist or physician may also help to turn the negative thoughts away.

Think positive,,,and positive things will happen with a Big Trust in the Lord!

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Humans are prone to think and dwell on the negative. Every person has some sort of trauma from childhood because our brains can take very small negative things and make them worse. Forcing positive thoughts does work

You get one life go and have good time and love your self.

Get over it.

think highly of one's self and not worry about things and you don't have to think negative,just move forward

My own take on this, I think ,lonely is the main driver of negative thinking,you loose self esteem I dont think is failure because you can do it again and again, until you get it, that will eliminate stress and anxiety and depression

Certainly your childhood can have an impact on your holistic wellness, therefore may impact your life choices and relationships, however all of those experiences will begin to build your resilience. Learning to take responsibility for your own life and with the right guidance, you can begin to turn your life around, from struggling with negative thinking, anxiety and depression etc. ‘The mind strength method by Dr Jodie Lowinger, certainly supported me, my family and friends. Quote - over come fear-driven thoughts and behaviours and turn them into empowered action…

When things are not going well in your life.

the devil causes negative thinking no trust in god

Life is about the polar opposites, the in betweenness, and finding the right balance for you. Best wishes.

I always tell myself those thoughts don’t pay rent in my head so I automatically kick out them negative thoughts.Edited 07-Feb-24 08:17am

What causes negative thinking? Intrinsic values versus extrinsic values in a capitalistic society setting (seriously). How to overcome negative thinking? At this time - no known 'medicine' or 'treatment' that works on a consistent basis (lol).

There are only 2 choices. To think positively or negatively….there is always something positive, even in a negative. Mind over matter. If this isn’t a choice you can make I beg you to seek a health professional! Edited 07-Feb-24 15:16pm

we need to experience both highs and lows in life to appreciate them both, too. We enjoy the highs, and recognize the lows for what they are, (which is normal), and if they are more low than normal, or prolonged feelings - so that we can do something about them.

When I was a child I grew up in a negative environment, my father spent most times in prison and my mom had it hard raising 2 children on her own, since I was the first born I saw hardship, depression, anxiety and major stress, it forced me to grow up quickly. I experienced negative thoughts but I had to overcome it if I wanted to survive, I did go to therapy I surround myself with positive people and love, and be kind and to live life, laugh and love, don't forget to pray.

I think in many cases other people putting you down subtlety or just right in your face is a big cause of peoples negative thinking. First you need to remove these people from your life if you can or confront them if you cannot. Everyone has times of anxiety, stress and yes even lower self esteem. I try not to let anyone put me down but it has taken me years of talking to myself and finding the confidence in myself. I feel sorry for the younger generations with all the social media that is out there and the nasty people who prey on another sometimes in groups. They are cowards, thugs and bullies and monitoring needs to be put in place to stop them by removing them from schools or workplaces and their on line accounts taken down, taking their phones etc. off them, fining them and if severe enough jail time. Consequences are a must. To over come it you must have positive people in your life and enrol in different classes to find something you are good at.

I do not have that problem..so not a good person to ask