{"id":55160,"date":"2020-11-20T20:26:47","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T20:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=55160"},"modified":"2020-11-20T20:26:47","modified_gmt":"2020-11-20T20:26:47","slug":"how-to-stop-thinking-about-someone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/how-to-stop-thinking-about-someone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop Thinking about Someone? 5 Practical Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’ve all been there; you experience a relationship breakup<\/a>, fall out with a friend, or relocate – but no matter how hard you try, you can’t get a certain someone out of your head. Learning how to stop thinking about someone isn’t easy<\/em>, but with a few practical tips, let’s look at what you can <\/em>do to take back control of your thoughts.<\/p>\n

First up, there is a big difference between lingering memories of the good times with an ex-partner and being obsessive to the point where it impacts your mental and physical health.<\/p>\n

If you find that you are suffering, and these tips don’t help, it is never a bad idea to have a chat with someone who’s been there.<\/p>\n

Should you still find it impossible to get on with your daily life, perhaps consider seeking some counseling. Talking therapy can help you get to the bottom of the block you’ve put up in your head, to find some healthy coping mechanisms to restore balance.<\/p>\n

How to Stop Thinking about Someone?<\/h2>\n

1. Break the Silence and Address Your Intrusive Thoughts<\/h3>\n

In some cases, you can’t stop thinking about someone because of unrequited feelings<\/a>. This scenario can affect anybody at any stage of life. Don’t dismiss your emotions as those of a love-struck teenager – your feelings matter!<\/p>\n

Dr. Carl Pickhart, Ph.D., explains<\/a> that counselors often encourage materializing those thoughts and communicating your feelings with the person who is occupying your mind.<\/p>\n

Once your imaginary relationship hits the cold hard light of day, you might find yourself not feeling quite so enamored or might have planted the seeds for an idyllic relationship to blossom!<\/p>\n

Stop torturing yourself, and speak up.<\/p>\n

Whether you can’t stop thinking about someone you’ve just met, an ex<\/a>, a colleague – whoever it is, if you address that obsessive thought pattern and see how it works out in reality, you’re taking proactive steps to resolve your thoughts.<\/p>\n

2. Quantify What Outcomes You are Searching For<\/h3>\n

Do you really<\/strong> love this person and believe that it’s impossible to replace them? Or are you fantasizing about an unrealistic dream<\/a> of what might have been?<\/p>\n

Getting to grips with this isn’t always easy, but try writing down what<\/em> you can’t stop thinking about<\/strong> and what it is that you hope will happen.<\/p>\n