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Suggest Ways To Manage Distorted Thoughts About A Previous Broken Relationship

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Posted on Mon, 8 Jun 2015
Question: i have strong feelings of guilt and regret about how I treated a girlfriend of mine years ago.these hurtful thoughts have been been with me for days. im not in a position to talk to her to apologize as she has been married for some time now. icant seem to move on from these events that happened many years ago.
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Distorted thinking

Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear that you are feeling so poorly about your relationship from many years ago. This sounds like you are having troubles with ruminating thoughts and depression. This is called distorted thinking and interferes with your ability to feel happy. To help improve your thoughts I recommend you try using a book called the Feel Good Handbook By Dr. Burns. This book if you apply the teachings will help you move on and find a better and more positive attitude and thoughts

I hope this answers your question. Please contact us again for any health questions or concerns.
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Suggest Ways To Manage Distorted Thoughts About A Previous Broken Relationship

Brief Answer: Distorted thinking Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns I am sorry to hear that you are feeling so poorly about your relationship from many years ago. This sounds like you are having troubles with ruminating thoughts and depression. This is called distorted thinking and interferes with your ability to feel happy. To help improve your thoughts I recommend you try using a book called the Feel Good Handbook By Dr. Burns. This book if you apply the teachings will help you move on and find a better and more positive attitude and thoughts I hope this answers your question. Please contact us again for any health questions or concerns.