Living Inside My Head. LOH#289
Of late if I am being really honest with myself, the main thing that makes me feel like I’m doing too much is not even physical work… it is definitely overthinking, and when I say overthinking, I don’t mean small small thinking oh, I mean the kind that carries everything on its head and refuses to drop it.
It is actually exhausting, Because tell me why I can have one simple conversation with someone and then replay it in my head like ten different times, I will start asking myself questions like, “
Did I say the right thing? Did they misunderstand me? Should I have just kept quiet? and before I know it, something that lasted five minutes is now taking up hours in my head.
That alone can drain somebody, and the annoying part is that it is not something I even plan to do, It just happens, my mind will just pick one small situation and stretch it like elastic until it becomes something way bigger than it actually is, Sometimes I even start creating scenarios that have not even happened, like preparing for problems that might not even exist.
It makes everything feel heavier than it should be, even when nothing serious is going on, my mind will still find something to hold on to, If it is not about something I said, it is about something I didn’t say,If it’s not about now, it is about the future, If it’s not about the future, it is about something that already happened that I can’t even change again.
So at that point, it starts to feel like I’m doing too much… but it’s all in my head, And that is the scary part.
Because physically, I might just be sitting down, doing nothing stressful, but mentally i am carrying like ten different loads at the same time. It’s like my brain refuses to rest, even when I try to distract myself, it will still find its way back to those same thoughts.
I have realized that overthinking is one of those things that makes you forget your limits, you don’t even know when to stop because it does not look like work, but it drains you like actual work, and before you know it, you are tired, irritated, and mentally checked out all because of thoughts.
Sometimes I wish I could just switch my mind off for a bit, but I am also starting to understand that maybe the answer is not to completely stop thinking because is that even possible?, but to learn how to slow it down, to remind myself that not everything needs deep analysis. Some things can just be what they are.
I’m still figuring that part out, honestly,, but one thing I know for sure is this: overthinking will make you feel like you don’t have enough time, not because time is actually short, but because your mind is too full, and right now, that’s exactly where I am… just trying to clear some space in my head so I can breathe small.
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I understand that you're overthinking things in terms of your mental state, and it's important to learn that not everything needs deep analysis. As you say, some things aren't what they seem. Deep breathing exercises can help clear your thoughts, perhaps by filtering them: if you're thinking negative thoughts, you can try to let them go, and if they're beneficial, use them in a positive way. Thank you for sharing your experiences,
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Thank you for your warm comment, I try to do this filtering when I can seriously, I will keep trying which ever way it gets.
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Just a piece of advice, do not overthink too much because it could cause anxiety. anxiety could make you sick and its not good.
Yeah , I will try not too
Thank you very much
Huhm, I can very well relate to what you're going through.
But then, if a time out will help, please take some time out. Had to do that too, was off every social media platform, aside hive for about 3days, just had to clear my head.
Hmm that's like a good one , I will try that out
My dear overthinking is not good for your health,both physical and mentally and I understand what you are talking about .
Yeah I know that
Thank you
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i can relate, most times distract yourself with music, your favorite genres, play games, watch movie, have a chat with someone, just do something, try coming out of your shell by doing these things cause the truth is problems will always occur... find a way to breath, relax, tell your self you're enough, it's okay, kill regrets don't aim to be too perfect, learn to celebrate and appreciate your self,...
the way i handle mine is reading, when i do that i forget about my worries, i pray and trust God
I do distract myself most times I just can't help it .
Thank you very much
you will be fine, dont just guve it the attention it deserves...
gracias dear friend
Hmmmmm 🤔, you better stop thinking in this rate you have explained. High blood pressure doesn't hear a begooo.
Whenever high blood pressure starts, calming it down totally and finally is very hard and impossible. Rather avoid it now.
Pick up your Bible and Start reading any chapter and verses, your mind will start calming down and meditation will take place.
Please speak louder against those thoughts whenever they come up. They're hearing you, after awhile, they will start fading away from your mind.
Thank you for this, I appreciate your comment here
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I have sometimes done what you just described so well. I am most likely to question conversations after they are over if I was too tired at the time, or if too many other conversations were swirling around the room at the some time. That confuses me.
It does actually.
Overthinking no fit solve problem
I feel like you need to Detox find Time to clear your head yunno
Yeah I need that seriously