My mind is always racing with thoughts. What should I do?
ConnorO
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Apr 21, 2016
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Write them down on a piece of notebook paper and then shred it to give your brain closure. This symbolizes to your unconsious mind that you don't want to think about it anymore.
Jadhar
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Apr 22, 2016
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Take 10-20 minutes to write down all the thoughts that occur to you on a piece of paper. Knowing that the thoughts are mostly recorded, and can be revisited, can help put your mind at ease.
Varee
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Apr 22, 2016
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Start by breathing slowly into your stomach. Then breathe out just as slowly. Do that 10-20 times.
That will help you feel more calm.
Grab a journal/notebook/piece of paper and start writing. It doesn't matter what you right, just let out whatever's going on in your head. You don't have to show it to anyone or even read it yourself, the point of writing is to help your head relax and slow down.
Spfee
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Apr 22, 2016
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This is my general protocol, maybe it will help you out. :) First thing first - Don't beat yourself up for thinking a bunch. You're probably upset about some part of it, and your brain is trying to help - even if it's not really helping right now.
Breathe. Gather your strength. Do whatever relaxation methods you've found most helpful. If you have trouble relaxing, try and find some time to practice. Distraction has it's place, but remember, distraction isn't going to help you cope long-term.
Write down all the thoughts - just a short sentence for each one. Then look at them. What's in the past? What's in the future? Are some of these simply judgements about yourself and others? Try and identify what the *now* problems are, what you *can* actually do about them.
Still stuck ?Schedule some time to think about things more deeply, for a set amount of time when you're more rested and capable of dealing with things. Get some exercise, even just stretch, have a shower, connect with somebody who has time to listen. 7cups is a good place for that. :)
Lipejohereforyou
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Apr 22, 2016
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Breath in for 4 seconds, then hold your breath for five seconds, then breath out for 7 seconds and repeat at least 10 times. You relax your breath this way and you'll be so busy thinking about breathing that your mind calms down as well. Works for me everytime!
quietlyReading31
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Apr 23, 2016
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Think of a song that you like that is pretty upbeat. Sing it out loud or in your head to help you focus on the lyrics of the song instead of the thoughts that are racing in your mind. In my experience it helps to sing aloud because then your mind has a more difficult time wandering than if you think the lyrics to yourself.
peacefulIris56
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Apr 23, 2016
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Sit down and take some deep breaths. Or you could distract yourself by listening to music or watching tv or talking to a friend or family member. Or you could reason with yourself and tell yourself how much happier you would be if you didn't have those racing thoughts. Then you will be less inclined to keep them racing. If that doesn't help, then you need to see a therapist and they will get you in the right direction.
justanotherteenhelping
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Apr 24, 2016
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just relax. clear your mind, think about happy times or go to a happy place, don't stress at all!!!
Okaytobeshu
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May 31, 2016
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Try to sort through them calmly if this does't help contact ahead doctor or specialist in Philosiphy/therapy
lonestar87
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Jul 12, 2016
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Try writing all these thoughts down on paper and come up with solutions. You will find some of them don't really matter. Also try taking some time to do peaceful activities in. Listen to music, take a walk, meditate
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