Husband cheated, left, trying SO HARD to DB 2

[Davide]

Visualization can be helpful in combating intrusive or persistent thoughts for sure. The stop sign is a good option. Another one that I use is visualizing the thoughts as balloons that I observe and then release and let them float away. Often times I will physically squeeze the string in my hand and then open it to let the balloon go. It sounds sort of silly in written form, but I find it effective.

Whatever the method, finding a way to let go of those thoughts and interrupt the cycle is super helpful. Even now, I have thoughts pop up in my mind various times per day, but they don't stress me out nearly as much because I know I don't have to fall back into the cycle, that I can short-circuit it before it does me any real harm.