Here are 2 Steps to Manage Negative Thoughts to break the cycle of ruminating over these thoughts and spiralling into an emotional black hole. Here are 2 Steps to Manage Negative Thoughts to break the cycle of ruminating over these thoughts and spiralling into an emotional black hole.

First – Defuse the intensity of experience by using visualizations to pull you out of the moment so you can evaluate your thoughts. This breaks the negative momentum and gives you a chance to look more objectively at what’s going on.
Second – use coping statements and grounding exercises to distract yourself from the thoughts and emotions.