Toxic Thoughts, Welcome to the Witching Hour
Welcome to the Witching Hour
Ever find yourself staring at the ceiling at exactly 3:15 AM, your heart pounding, as your mind replays every little mistake you’ve ever made? That’s the witching hour, when toxic thoughts love to make their grand entrance. Your brain decided, ‘Sleep? Overrated. Let’s obsess over that awkward conversation from two weeks ago.’ Sound familiar?
And it’s not like you can just shake them off. Oh no, they settle in like some unwanted guest at a party, refusing to leave. You replay that awkward conversation from two weeks ago for the hundredth time or start dissecting every word of that last email you sent, convinced you somehow screwed it up. You try to push the thoughts aside, but it’s like trying to get rid of gum on the bottom of your shoe. No matter how hard you try, it sticks. Then comes the anxiety, the racing heart, the full-body tension. Suddenly, you’re lying there wondering if you’ll ever know what it’s like to feel at peace again. Spoiler alert: not as long as you keep letting these thoughts run the show.
What Are Toxic Thoughts Exactly?
In case you haven’t noticed, your brain is capable of screwing you over big time. These thoughts aren’t just fleeting concerns or worries. They’re the heavy hitters, the stuff that comes at you like a wrecking ball when you least expect it. Toxic thoughts are the mental equivalent of a parasite. They latch on, drain you dry, and make you feel like you’re worthless.
These thoughts aren’t about the everyday grind, like stressing over paying rent or wondering if you’ll bomb that client meeting tomorrow. Oh no, these suckers are far more sinister. They’re the thoughts that get real personal, real fast, and always when you’re at your weakest. It’s like they have a sixth sense, showing up right when you’re already feeling low. Ever notice how they love creeping in when you’re tired, stressed, or vulnerable? Yeah, that’s not a coincidence.
They come in hot with whispers like, “You’ll never be good enough,” or, “They don’t actually like you, they’re just tolerating you because they have to.” And here’s the kicker: they’re convincing as hell. It doesn’t matter if you know deep down it’s BS. These toxic thoughts have a way of wrapping themselves around your brain until you start to believe the lies. They’re pros at making you doubt every move you’ve ever made, every word you’ve said, and every relationship you’ve got going on.
Toxic thoughts are like that shady friend who pretends they’ve got your back, only to sabotage you when you’re not looking. They feed off your insecurities, magnifying every little flaw you think you have. Mis…