There is little more tormenting that obsessive thoughts that just will not leave you alone. Often it can seem like the more you try not to think about them, the worse they get!

Obsessive thoughts can drain you of energy, ruin your mood and stop you enjoying the here and now.

Of course it's natural to occasionally have negative thoughts that go round in your head but when obsessive thoughts start to disrupt your daily life you need a way to bring them under control.

Maybe you replay a conversation repetitively in your head, think obsessively about a person, or spoil leisure times with obsessive thoughts about work. Perhaps you have obsessive thoughts about someone who did you wrong or ruminate endlessly about an old relationship.

Unless these thoughts lead to practical solutions or useful perspectives they are worse than a waste of time - they are damaging because they increase stress levels and reduce your enjoyment of life.

When you can 'switch off' those obsessive thoughts you will feel free to make life much more productive, satisfying and relaxing. You'll be able to see clearly again without unwanted thoughts getting in your way.