I've had these troubling train of thoughts lately that are increasing in frequency and intensity.
For instance, I'll look at something I've made, that got compliments, and my mind will say 'it really wasn't that good.'. I'll think about my current life situation and my mind will say 'it's not really that good, it's probably and illusion.' I'll think about my skillset and experience, and my mind will say 'you are nowhere near as good as people tell you.'.
I'm healthy, a bit stressed with work, eat well, get plenty of sleep.
The thoughts are getting in the way of motivation and getting moving. My brain says 'what's the point of that.'.
What gives? Seasonal? I'd like to not feel this way.
Sounds like OCD if you're looking for some sort of diagnosis.
A psychiatrist will throw meds at you. A CBT will tell you to use your feelings of inadequacy as motivation to innovate or improve. A DBT will tell you to "reality check" the thoughts so you can maintain a more centered existence.
Ultimately, thoughts are just thoughts. They're like dreams; you can't really control what they are or when they will happen. Your reaction to them is something you can control though.
Jinglebanger 0 points 3 months ago
Sounds like OCD if you're looking for some sort of diagnosis.
A psychiatrist will throw meds at you. A CBT will tell you to use your feelings of inadequacy as motivation to innovate or improve. A DBT will tell you to "reality check" the thoughts so you can maintain a more centered existence.
Ultimately, thoughts are just thoughts. They're like dreams; you can't really control what they are or when they will happen. Your reaction to them is something you can control though.