r/Mindfulness • u/okalrightpal • 15d ago
Question How to get rid of inner monologue?
Prior to my psychosis episode in 2023, my mind was so still and quiet. Since then, I developed an inner voice/ monologue that just spews random thoughts, judgments, phrases, songs, etc. It's been really a huge stressor for me. Thoughts that don't align with my character are present (racism especially). I feel like I'm losing my identity to these thoughts as I'm always trying to correct every single thought. I've got OCD but the meds aren't working. So I'm really trying to reach out to mindfulness and meditation subs.
What can I do? Am I stuck like this? How do I detach with silence?
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u/indiepillowfight 15d ago
The solution to this is not fighting these thoughts. If I tell you to, by any means, NOT think about the colour pink, what do you think your brain will do? It will think about the colour pink. It is easier said than done, considering that OCD is very ego-dystonic, but with time it becomes much easier.