Overthinking

[Stellz721]

Does anyone know how it feels to not be able to stop your brain from thinking? I want to be in a happy space, but I can’t. I’m trying to feel cheerful, but it’s hard. Plus, I can’t bring myself to cry. I’m so used to being strong. The truth is, I hurt deeply. It comes and goes, but doe the last day it’s been here, deep pain. Any suggestions?

[Hidden]

Everyone here feels ur pain and unlike others believe it

Know it’s real

Cry will come later

My pan answer is to write cards to at Judes or do something for someone or a friend

Helps the wound heal indirectly

But yes. Know uhavr some kind of deep derphurt inside

Everyone believes u

They

Not me

Hundreds are hugging u

[Stellz721 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much for that. I will give back in some time wu today. That’s a great suggestion.

[samack]

You are ruminating and having intrusive thoughts? Have you tried a guided meditation on YouTube? It might help. Are you on meds? You are in my thoughts. I know what its like. Hate it.

[Stellz721 in reply to samack]

Thank you so much for this. I’m going to try this. I’ve heard that meditation is helpful.

[Salma2289]

Hey Stellz, i am sorry for what you are going through, and i can understand how much it’s really hard. My therapist once advised me to read novels cause it helps a lot in overthinking, and honestly it does help a lot. I just wanted to share this maybe it gonna be helpful to you as well. Hope you gonna feel better

[Stellz721 in reply to Salma2289]

Thank you. In hindsight, I do feel better when I read or write. I will do it more.

[Salma2289 in reply to Stellz721]

You are welcome always, and I hope you find the peace you seek for

[lauras007]

I know precisely how you feel!!! I am so sorry you are going through this!! You MUST keep fighting!! You will get there!!

💝💯

[Stellz721 in reply to lauras007]

I’m glad to know someone else knows how I feel. Sometimes I feel like I’m going crazy because my brain doesn’t stop. I’ve been keeping busy for the majority of the day, and it’s been helpful.

[Knit11]

Sorry to hear that you feel this way. When I find myself doing that, I trained my self to distance myself from the bothering situation. I imagine that I stand outside it looking at it, as a spectator. Then I try to ignore it. I don't always manage to do that, but at least it makes me less emotionally involved. Getting there takes determination and forceful intent as well as continuous practice. If you try it, don't blame yourself if you don't succeed right away. Every attempt is getting you closer to your target. I struggle sometimes too. Talking to a close trusted friend can also help.

[Stellz721 in reply to Knit11]

Thank you so much for this. I’m seemingly much better at helping others than I am at helping myself. I cannot seem to ever be able to get out of my head.

[Knit11 in reply to Stellz721]

I was just like you for decades, not even knowing that I had a medical condition. It took more years to finally try this method. I kept reading about it but was skeptical. I believe that only when I decided to put my energy into it and with great effort I slowly saw some improvement. I realized that I want a better quality of life for myself, one that no medication or therapy can give me. And, it all depended on me to get it. I wish you well wholeheartedly!

[Stellz721 in reply to Knit11]

Thank you so much. Your words have truly touched me. I’m grateful. You seem to have found a sense of peace. I admire that, and I pray for your continued healing.

[misslillie]

I think I understand. I am inclined to over thinking. Also obsessing. My latest episode started nine days ago. About some real injustices that were not acknowledged. No apologizes. I have got to step back from this and see if I can heal a bit. I am afraid of feeling lonely and needy. Just try and do the thing that in your heart you know is the healthiest thing to do.

[Stellz721 in reply to misslillie]

Thank you. I do have a very close friend who sometimes helps me to put things into perspective. Then at other times it’s difficult. I hope you feel better also. Focus on family and friends. That’s what I’m trying to do.

[JP8810]

Inability to quiet the mind or excessive rumination may be a symptom of depression or an anxiety disorder. Have you been evaluated for it? I do find mindfullness techniques helpful to quiet my own ruminations. I often incorporate prayer too which helps. Don't despair. This is just a period of time. Your symptoms will get better. I will say a prayer for you. God bless!

[Stellz721 in reply to JP8810]

Thank you so much for this. I pray all the tim, but I don’t always exercise my faith. I have not been diagnosed yet, but I am sure that this is a mental health illness. I think part of my problem is that I believe God, but I don’t always trust in His timing. I will continue to pray though. Thank you again.

[JP8810 in reply to Stellz721]

Faith is not always easy. Especially in modern times. I believe that God is always present even when he feels distant or we feel lost. The greatest figures of the bible all faced crisis' of faith. I find reading a scripture or two a day is helpful to receive God's word. He is always closer than we think.

[Stellz721 in reply to JP8810]

You are absolutely right. God does always send me some type of sign to make His presence known. It’s just that when I’m in that headspace at the time I don’t allow myself to hear what He is saying to me.