overwhelm from overthinking - anyone else?

[Naledis]

Anyone else have trouble managing overthinking/rumination/over worrying?

I feel like no matter what I do to try and clear my mind nothing works

any tips? This is maddening!

[AllBlessings]

I also struggle with this. I wish i could just turn my mind off

[Positiveannie in reply to AllBlessings]

The nurse said I will not turn it off but it's possible to dim it, nice to know I'm not alone

[Bigoldogsmiles]

I struggle with this as well. It's as if my mind is trying to find something to do or look for problems that aren't really there.

[Rufus07]

I also have this. I wish I had some tips, but I just wanted to tell you that you are not alone. And you are right….this is maddening!

[Spud-u-Like1982]

I'm exactly the same. I can't ever seem to quieten my mind or stop ruminating and overthinking and dwelling on things. For me it compounds my ADHD, OCD and heightens my anxiety and depression to the point I often overshare in conversations, which isn't helpful. There is an essence of impulsivity for me.

All I can suggest is maybe try looking into hypnotherapy...I still buy CDs and there are quite a few self hypnosis ones. They can be effective, but you really need to gel with the person's voice/accent.

I have some by Rachel Eccles who has a really gentle English accent, which I find appealing.

One for OCD I own, which contains loads of useful information, but the old English hypnotherapist called Albert Smith has multiple speech impediments and slurs his words and it's not helpful for me, which is a shame, as he's really wise on the subject and if I could get past the fact you hear all the slabber as he's talking too, it would be very helpful. Though with that particular CD the background music had me sobbing for some reason, as it was very emotional.

I also own some by American Wendi Friesen, but she has a lovely voice, but it's also a bit distracting, as it's quite sexy! I'm not having a jibe at accents or voices, but to relax you need to find the voice relaxing and soothing. I have a Scottish accent and I wouldn't find a Scottish voice helpful either.

Anyway, moving swiftly on. Check out podcasts, YouTube, Spotify or just check for downloads or CDs and hopefully something might help - and if it does, please let us know!

[Naledis in reply to Spud-u-Like1982]

thank you for your advice!

[CanYouHearMe]

yes. This is myself as well. Hopefully someone has tips because I could use them too.

It is so exhausting. I just want a pause button for my brain.

Things I have tried, I used an app better sleep at night that is semi helpful. You could look that up if you struggle at night when you trying to sleep. Done night it help redirect my thought to the sounds or breathing patterns that is telling you.

I used to go for a walk or workout at the gym but that doesn’t work. I am still overthinking while doing that.

Perhaps sometimes having someone to fully open up will quiet my mind, yes I know sometimes it may sound crazy saying it out loud if your thoughts are anything like minde, but that can help, but it has to be someone you fully trust and to listen and not judge. My go to list of people are shirking. 😢

Going to be watching to see what others say! Thanks for sharing,

[punkster]

I have found that many years of practicing meditation and yoga nidra have helped me with my thoughts and overthinking. This doesn't always work, but it helps me most of the time. I am a firm believer that anxiety is due to our brain chemistry, and that there are ways that we can control our brains' response to what is happening. Does that make sense? Anyway, I inherited my anxiety from my mother, and learned her behaviors. It has taken me most of my adult life to unlearn behaviors and to learn how to effectively deal with my anxiety.

[LivingInTheDark]

I think the first step is recognizing all of this and you’re right, it is maddening! I try so hard to stay busy and communicate with those I trust. I also tell myself to let things go which isn’t easy and I ask myself is it worth it to waste my energy on things that I can’t control? One day at a time, sometimes one moment at a time. 🙂