Ever Feel Like You Need To Slow Your Mind Down

[Kolten]

Quite often actually. I have to re center myself so i don't get hypervigilance going on too bad that turns into panic and we know where it goes from there...

One thing I do to slow down is i write affirmations. 5 at a time about myself. I pick 5 of the most valued traits or things to me at the time and make them into sentences. Seems to turn things around for me. :)

 

[AngryVictim]

Just to think straight but your mind ain't having it? Ugh

I totally relate. Somehow my struggle with this led me to practice Yoga a while back. I learned to breath in and out of postures, and when focused on my breath and my body, my Self, I found I felt free-r. If you've not tried Yoga and would like to, I'd be happy to find some good beginner You-tube videos for you to try, just holler!

 

[AngryVictim]

Well...I had to literally tell myself to slow down. That alone nearly caused a panic attack. I'm gu...

What happens if you ask your self why it's racing? Like...in your minds eye, step out of your head, look at your self, send yourself unconditional love, and ask your mind, what's up?

I know that sounds bat-sh** crazy but I learned this technique from a therapist type and had a great result...

PS - After I typed this and posted it, I challenged myself to do that with my inner rage...walk the walk right? :( I will try to do this and see what happens.

 

[Gs172003]

I can only recommend this for people in medical marijuana states but, blazing up the right strain o...

Not for me but thanks. The only times I tried it I puked like crazy.

 

[Tinyflame]

That sounds like good advice @AngryVictim .

Is there anything you love to do @missy meier ? Or that captures your attention? Or decreases anxiety? Something you have to focus on? Swimming? Loud music? (Headphones). Or, paradoxically, quiet? (downtime?)

 

[Friday]

Also situation normal, here.

If I can't slow my mind down, speeding my body up. All physicality, no thinking required, helps greatly. If I can't speed my body up? Don't have the physicality for whatever reason? Sleep, music, or chemical smack down. And in all cases, taking a mental step backwards from my own racing thoughts, at least enough to laugh at myself. Hey there, you. Just gonna be spinning the f*ck out? Really? 'When in danger or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout?' Nah nah nah. Shut up and push.

 

[Gs172003]

I totally relate. Somehow my struggle with this led me to practice Yoga a while back. I learned to...

I do yoga when I have time. Thanks

 

[Gs172003]

That sounds like good advice @AngryVictim .

Is there anything you love to do

Not sure anymore. I used to love hiking but that doesn't work anymore.

 

[Deleted member 541]

@missy meier You mean that train on hyper speed that rules my brain. The one that goes MACH 1 and can have a trillion things going on at once????. Ahhhh. No, my train doesn't have breaks, it just keep rolling on them tracks 1000 MPH!!!!!!, Good question though, and if you figure out how to slow it down, let me know.:devilish::devilish:

 

[Recovery4Me]

Hyperkinetic reactivity is the norm for me. So I have learned acceptance of those excessive speed up times and drop immediately into an short breath centering meditation on the spot. Focusing on my breath stops the inner chatter for a second... and that is what I count on for the redirect from my rabbit hole.

My key is not allowing additional spiraling anxiety -or- my sequential disassociation from the original awareness. Increased hypervigilance (for me) is viewed as a signal for self-care or to acknowledge the too-too active mind as an flag for self-regulation techniques that I work and practice on. Albeit it a journey everyday, a lot of times I can't quiet the inner storm on demand but over a bit of time with confidence & patience.

It was important for me to realize that not all methods are for everyone. I found the ones that work for me. Honestly, I have to work on this everyday as I do not take medication. I do however, self medicate with coffee and 1/3 a pack of cigarettes a day at this time.

Wishing you the best in finding what works for you. Mindfulness Meditation and contemplative prayer works for me.

 

[Lionheart]

Not for me but thanks. The only times I tried it I puked like crazy.

That's really too bad, it is supposed to help with nausea and it really helps me to slow down my thinking processes but, I understand it is not for everyone.

I hope you find other things to work that are more suitable for ya. :tup:

Peace,
Lion

 

[aut555]

Exercise if you can. I then can center my body instead of my brain. This helped me experience extreme wipe out and my thoughts just regulated themselves. Now that l have left extreme workout sessions, my thought process is still reasonable, and l feel connected to the physical and mental of me , myself and l, and in more control. Finally. But l do practice slow breathing when needed.