Advice: A reader struggles with repetitive imaginary conversations. Why do they keep playing them out in their head
Is this a common thing? I end up experiencing physical effects such as flushed cheeks, crying spells, fatigue or low energy. Additionally, I end up beating myself up because I should be able to talk myself out of it but then it doesn’t go away.
First, they may indicate that you are uncomfortable with confrontation or that you’re internalizing your feelings rather than speaking up. You may be utilizing unimportant folks in your life for conversations that are actually meant for an entirely different relationship.
If you’ve dealt with past trauma or unsafe relationships, you may feel as if you have to constantly be ready for confrontation. Your way of coping is to play these conversations out, over and over again, to “prepare” you. One way to combat this hypervigilance is to create a sense of safety for yourself so you don’t always feel like you have to be “on guard.
Rumination can be linked to mental health disorders — like depression and anxiety. If you struggle to find the “off button” for these conversations, and they continue to interfere with your day-to-day well being, it’s time to seek out a professional who can help you manage these thoughts.
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