How do you stop replaying conversations?

Hi

We had my daughter's birthday party yesterday. Id been super anxious about it and by the time we got home I was exhausted. Small talk with parents, 15 excited 6 year olds, soft play with no air con....

I went to bed early cos I was so tired but 3 hours later I was still awake replaying all the conversations id had and analysing everything. 

Has anyone found a way to stop doing it? 

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  • Hi Hugging

    I suffer with this too. It usually passes within a day or two, but there have been times when it’s kept me awake for hours replaying conversations over and over.

    What helps me now is reminding myself that most people probably don’t remember what I’ve said in anywhere near as much detail as I do. We’re often far more aware of the interaction than the other person is.

    I know it’s a bit of a bitter pill to swallow, but most people are busy thinking about their own conversations, worries and what’s happening in their own lives. If they do remember something we’ve said, it’s often only in passing rather than analysing it the way we do.

    It doesn’t stop me doing it completely, but it does help me let go of it a little more quickly.

    Hope this helpsBlush

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