Do you get something positive out of the analysis? If not, you have to ask yourself "why do it?" >It really is difficult to block those thoughts out. I wish it was easy. Damn straight it's difficult. It is NOT easy. Changing habits, behaviors, or the way you think is hard work. Those thoughts didn't all happen at once. It was a process getting to where you are today with those thoughts. It will be a process to undo that sort of thinking. I always thought those little 'mantras' and other types of self-help things were just cheesy. But you know what? Anything you can do to break up those "wrong think" thoughts is worth applying. It is harmful to sit there and replay events over and over like that. It just keeps reinforces bad feelings. Every time you catch yourself doing that, say "NO." You wouldn't tolerate someone else putting you through a loop of pain. Or "I love me." And then dig in your heels and continue to deny those thoughts. I can't tell you how best to do this, or how many times you'll have to do it. It's NOT easy. It will take you time to figure out what unlocks the cell door for you. That lets you out of those thoughts. And you have to keep at it. Find what works for you. Then do the work. There's no shame in having a stutter. I can't even fathom why we all feel shame for it. That shame seems like it was always there, right along with my stutter.