I get very emotional and it's really ruining my life please help?

I get very emotional.
right now, i am emotional. is there a way to stop thinking and move on with my life, stop thinking about thing that are not worth it.
I am sure you will say, JUST STOP THINKING ABOUT IT, well it sound east to say it right?
I am a thinker and it stopped me from sleeping most of the time, no matter how much I try not to think.

Can you share how you can stop thinking about things that won't come in your way.
please help, I deserve to laugh again and let things go and move on.
Answer:
Well, you don't say what your emotional about or how old you are. Both of these are very important to helping you.

If your less then 20, there might be a hormonal answer. This isn't to blow you off, what your experiencing is still important, even if it's hormonal - in fact perhaps even more critical that you seek intervention. If your under 20, go to your medical doctor and find out if you might have an imbalance. There might be medication that can help you. Also, many people refuse medication because it has a bad rap. OK. Doctors over medicate, however, if you have a chemical imbalance, you have a medical condition like Diabetes or cancer and medication is the answer. How desperate are you feel better?

If it's a situation that is causing the problem, perhaps you are greiving. Sometimes we need help to get through the process. Find a councillor - and if you don't like the first one - find another until you find someone who is helpful. There are talk therapies that can help you modify your thought patterns and relax.

Finally, go an get yourself some good books on meditation. It's good for clearing the mind. Get a copy of "Don't sweat the small stuff" and "Why bad things happen to good people". Join a Tai Chi class. Try Yoga. Get a massage - go to a day spa. Get yourself a copy of the Anxiety and Phobia Workbook.

What you are talking about is not just thinking to much - it's sounds to me like you might be depressed, have "Social Anxiety Disorder" or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Your medical doctor or a good councillor can diagnose you. The good news - all these disorders respond VERY WELL to various therapies. But only if you get the therapy.

Finally - you're not alone. You're in my friends list - so at least you have me. :) I've been exactly where you are right now. Let me know if you need me. :)

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I know it is really hard...pl are like " stop thinking", it is so easy for them to say that...i go through this all the time...you can talk to me if needed.Take care.

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maybe there are troubles below the surface that are causing you trauma, maybe speak to your doctor and ask if he could make a referal for you to talk this through with a consultant psychologist.

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I've been where you are. IT is so hard to turn off the running thoughts--they just won't switch off. I understand. I was that way for over 10 years and it completely ground my life to a halt to where all I did was sit in my house and think about the "what ifs" of inconsequential stuff. It really kills the quality of your life.

I think it would be a good idea to talk to a professional counselor--someone who can help you learn how to deal with your overactive brain and teach you how to get those thoughts under control so that you CAN move on with your life. It doesn't mean you have to go on meds, but there are things you can learn how to do to manage those thoughts and channel your energy in positive directions.

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Lol i can really empathise with how you feel... i am very emotional too and think a lot and dwell on the past. try thinking about the future instead - plan days out with your friends or think about things you can look forward to? sometimes when i get emotional i can't help it and i just need some time to myself to sort out my feelings. there's nothing bad about being emotional because at least it shows you have a heart. but i know it can get annoying. Good luck xx

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