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Profile: SydneyLouise
SydneyLouise on Nov 14, 2015
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I don't think you can completely shut your brain off, haha. But when I overthink sometimes, I practice being mindful and in the present. I meditate and try to relax as much as I can. If you don't know how to meditate on your own, you can find helpful guided meditations online!
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Profile: lovelySnow23
lovelySnow23 on Nov 15, 2015
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Sometimes a good distraction can help, Other times writing all your problems down that are haunting your mind. That way you can see and it makes it all a little more real and easier to understand and get over.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 15, 2015
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This is physically impossible to do, usually sleep does this because you are no longer thinking or using it
Profile: jobyhope
jobyhope on Nov 18, 2015
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Take a deep breath walk away from distractions, and do something you enjoy! Because if you think too hard about turning off your brain, you'll find yourself achieving the opposite.
Profile: DumpsterBros
DumpsterBros on Nov 18, 2015
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Typically when you need to shut your brain off you can just reduce stimulation. Go somewhere quiet and dark. Play some instrumental music if you think it will help. It's different for everyone because our brains are all wired a little differently.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 18, 2015
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This is a tough question. For me, practicing Mindfulness daily helps me to remove the chaos of thoughts from my mind for a little while. Similar to meditation, it is quite useful in centering oneself.
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Anonymous on Nov 19, 2015
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Move the body, walk it out or talk to someone. Rumenating is often a good sign. To take time out and rest.
Profile: softSoul81
softSoul81 on Nov 20, 2015
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Some things that have worked for me: 1. Close your eyes and instead of fighting it, let every thought that comes to mind come and go, it is a good way for your stress levels to diminish instead of increasing them by the pressure of wanting to shut it off, which usually brings more thoughts to the surface. 2. Learn meditation techniques, a good way to start if meditating seems like too much work is to settle simple goals, take 5 minutes during your day to pause, breathe and concentrate on "blanking" your mind and concentrate only on your breathing, in time it will come naturally for longer periods of time 3. Write every single thought that comes to mind, specially things that are really bothering you at the moment, when you finish make time to meditate.
Profile: AnkeDubois
AnkeDubois on Nov 20, 2015
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Try doing something you like or enjoy. If you like drawing, pick up that pencil! If this is a problem that is consistingly bothering you, try something like meditation or mindfullness. It helps you clear your mind. Don't get frustrated when you can't 'stop thinking' immediately, this is hard for everyone and isn't easy at all.
Profile: CatieCatWhispers
CatieCatWhispers on Nov 21, 2015
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Directed meditation can be very helpful to shutting your brain off. There are a number of videos on youtube or even other sites that can be very helpful. Even here, 7cups, has their own guided meditations!
Profile: joyfulWriting79
joyfulWriting79 on Nov 21, 2015
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Seek professional help through your doctor our a licensed counselor to determine your symptoms and treatment.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 22, 2015
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I am sorry, I am not sure exactly what it is in particular you are wanting an answer for. Can you please clarify by elaborating what you mean by "shut off my brain?"
Profile: bouncyBlueberry78
bouncyBlueberry78 on Nov 22, 2015
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The art of stop thinking and shutting your brain off is called meditation. To do meditation there are countless teachers, mentors, and books. What i think its the easier way to do it is simply focus on your breathing. Every time you start thinking, and you will, don't beat yourself up and just put your focus again on your breathing. At first its going to be for seconds and as you improve the time between thoughts will grow.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 23, 2015
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You can focus on your breathing, listen to music (not sad music but encouraging music) my favorite to listen to is The Script. Another thing you could do is a workout or work on school/homework.
Profile: retrouvailles
retrouvailles on Nov 26, 2015
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I don't think it is entirely possible to shut your brain off completely, but I do think that we can get really close. To get my mind off things, I usually try to cuddle up in blankets and watch some of my favorite shows. This helps me not think for a while and simply enjoy what is going on. I also try to practice meditation before I go to sleep so I can have a peaceful rest. This helps shut my brain off for the night. I think that by trying to calm your mind down in healthy ways, where you are being kind to yourself will work really effectively.
Profile: launariel
launariel on Nov 26, 2015
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You can't stop thinking and brain won't shut off. You can think better things by imagine better things and thinking you are strong.
Profile: Gisellelovesyouall
Gisellelovesyouall on Nov 26, 2015
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The best way to it is to distract yourself and do things that calm you or make you happy, like listening to music or watching a movie
Profile: gracefulSunshine62
gracefulSunshine62 on Nov 27, 2015
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Drowning out your thoughts with music, tv, and work are all ways to minimize your thinking and can help when you are dealing with overwhelming emotions. As long term strategies however these are not effective for dealing with hard emotions which things like journaling or talking to someone are better for.
Profile: positive123
positive123 on Nov 28, 2015
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listen to music
Profile: sianylou
sianylou on Nov 28, 2015
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The thing is, everyone wishes to shut their brain off at some point but for me when I feel like this I try and use my distraction techniques, like colouring, listening to music, singing it out, dance/exercise, watching my favourite TV show, yes it's hard to manage our thoughts but we can distract ourselves the best we can
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