It may feel as if certain ideas, thoughts, mental pictures, or music are permanently lodged in one's head. There doesn't seem to be anything you can do to stop the repetitive thoughts of them that keep popping into your head.

We have all been through difficult times in our lives, such as getting into a fight, being divorced, or losing a parent. But for the most part, we get through it. Major depression is only possible in some people. When we are overcome by a powerful feeling such as rage or terror, we suddenly find that we have no control over the things we say or do, which may be harmful to both ourselves and the people around us. Those who were suffering from depression had difficulty rearranging the words in their heads. Particularly when the words in question are unfavorable, the sequence of the words tends to become lodged in their working memory.

The ways in which we deal with distressing emotions often help to keep us trapped in the same place. The first step in overcoming these negative ideas is to recognize the nature of the issue. To put it another way, we need to be aware of and tolerant of our emotions, and the most effective strategy is self-compassion. You may learn to acquire control of the focus of your attention via the practice of meditation, which is another beneficial activity. Meditation can teach you to be more aware of what you are thinking about and give you the ability to change the subject of your attention.