How to end the downward spiral of negative thoughts

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If my videos have helped, my new book, The Light Between the Leaves, goes even deeper https://bit.ly/DrScottLightBetweentheLeavesYT Getting specific, recurring thoughts stuck in your head doesn't make you crazy, it's what our brains do. Our brains often fall into repetitive thought patterns, especially for those with mood or anxiety issues. Redirecting your mind is key to breaking these patterns. Try these two strategies to help end your recurring negative thoughts. Here's what you'll find in this video: 00:00 Understanding the Nature of Thoughts 03:57 Mindfulness and Its Impact on Depression and Anxiety 07:57 Redirecting Attention to the Present Moment 15:20 Fantasizing About the Past and Future 18:55 Zooming Out to Stay Present 22:31 Mindfulness Questions for Memory and Well-Being Next Steps: 📩 Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://bit.ly/SelfHopePsychology Mental Health Coaching with me: https://bit.ly/DrScottWebYT Therapy with me (for people in Iowa) https://bit.ly/DrScottNorthYT About me: I know what it is to feel hopelessly stuck and worthless to the world in general. I also know what it is to live without those feelings. I’m both a Clinical Psychology specializing in treatment-resistant depression and anxiety, and a human who has spent more than a decade managing sever depression and anxiety. Resources 🪣 Get my free 5-day guide to reclaiming your time and energy despite mental health struggles. https://bit.ly/DrScottBucketTheory 😴 Dramatically improve your sleep in 2 steps with my new Sleep Workbook. https://bit.ly/DrScottSleepYT 📖 My 1st book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Thanks for your support: 🤝 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://bit.ly/DrScottJoinYT Subscribe to The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/DrScottAppPodYT Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrScottPodYT Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care.