Hi All :) .. What do YOU personally do, when you are drowning in your own thoughts? :D?

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Answer 1

I've had this experience in the past. I'd run or walk in those days to calm these random thoughts.

These days I meditate regularly, nothing deep or serious, simply concentrating on the breath for about an hour generally. Occasionally the session goes for much longer, but the breath is the focus, after a time the focus changes because the breath is no longer discernable and the focus changes to a point, a clear and white point, if my intent is to go beyond this point I need to be mindful and set my intent before the session begins, somewhat similar to "setting the wakeup clock" before slumber.

This is known as mindfulness meditation and can relax the consciousness to a sublime level. It is a daily routine for me and I have had no recurrence of "drowning in thought" for so long I can barely remember it.

Peace from a Buddhist....

Answer 2

It takes some discipline, but after awhile is automatic. I do NOT want to drown! My Achilles heel is thinking too much. If my thoughts are, what do I have to do, what should I do, how can I do it--& there's nothing I can do at the moment, I swat 'em like flies. I "replace" that kind of thought with something that gives me pleasure. I will NOT allow my thoughts to drown me. Yet, sometimes, when major decisions are needed, some introspection is needed, too. I write in my journal, just for me, no pomp & circumstance, & in my stream of consciousness, I get awesome insights, & then put them away until the time comes when I must focus, & deal with whatever. I feel that "drowning" in one thoughts can never be constructive. Just being the hamster on the unending wheel! The mind isn't all controlling. But for peace of my mind? Let go the thoughts unless urgent; if urgent, explore myself. Keep this on the "shelf" & be selective, & deal with things when they're appropriate. Sounds easy? It's not. But it's worked for me.

Answer 3

I take a note pad and put my thoughts in writing. After, I divide the page in 2 and write the good thoughts on one side of the sheet and the bad ones on the other side of the sheet.

After, I read each statement and ask myself...what can I do about thought #1, #2, #3 etc...I put my energy on the thoughts I can actually control or do something about it. The other thoughts...they go away by themselves as I choose to focus on the top 1 or 2 thoughts that I can work on.

When I read the thoughts, I become detached, I get myself in a neutral mode and become like a stranger towards the thoughts. It helps me to be objective. I look at the thoughts in a very analytical way. It usually works!

Answer 4

I hate to sound like I am a nut but I hate to sound or seem like I am made of steel either. There are time that I get so fraustrated with my situation or stressed to the point of no return. That drowning you speak of can have its toll and I will break down. I never give up though; somehow somewhere I find the rope from which to pull myself up from that drowning sea of dispair. I find that time has a way of making things happen. i know it sound cliche but if you fuss and make yourself helpless how can you ever help yourself. They say that God doesn't give you anything you cannot handle and I agree. So dig deep and take the time to make things happen even if it seems forever. And the other thing is that if you stop panicing and thrashing around you will realizes that you know how to swim and the drowning is only happening from your inability to use what you have.

Answer 5

First i will try to write stuff down- getting it out of my head and onto paper (or digital device) frees up my short term memory from trying to retain anything i really don't want to forget about, but need to put out of my thoughts for the moment.

Then I will try to relax: sometimes with music, breathing exercise, muscle relaxation, scented candles... maybe even take a nap.

When I'm done with relaxing i can go back to what i wrote down and either take it back in, or toss it in the trash (delete). I often find that after relaxing many things do not seem as important as they did while i felt as if I was drowning in my thoughts.

Answer 6

I read. A great way to get rid of all the nagging thoughts of "I have to do this today...why did this happen today? Who did that? Why? Blah blah blah." Is to get in the bath and read about someone else's life. Another amazing thing that i have found quiet effective is to grab a pint of ice cream and watch a comedy. Haha. And then there is the common answer, to write. It sure does help get rid of those thoughts that are drowning you, or it at least puts them into words to help get it off you chest. Good luck love, you have a beautiful day too. :]

Answer 7

This usually happens when I'm especially busy with school and other projects. So what I do is:

1) Panic.

2) Open assignment notebook to see what I have to do.

3) Divide up tasks in order from easiest to hardest.

4) Divide up harder tasks.

5) Write out a rudimentary plan for completing harder tasks.

6) Procrasinate on doing easier tasks.

7) Ignore pre-made plans on doing harder tasks.

8) Panic again.

9) Repeat steps 2 to 8.

Answer 8

Keep too busy to have thoughts. Exercise, work, make something for someone else, come here to Y! A.... If I'm too busy to wonder about things it's best not to wonder about, then my mind will not only be freer, body less taxed, but I can possibly do good for others at the same time or take care of myself instead of beating up myself.

Answer 9

Sometime I get a bundle of thoughts in the ol' mind and have to go to the water, don't know why?? It seems to help in the processes of organization. I categorize everything and relax. Sounds funny but its like a defrag for me. Then I reboot with a malt beverage.

Thanxs I'm going to the river.

Answer 10

Well, when i'm drowning in my own thoughts, i try,try,try to get away from this because i want my mind to be clear instead of keep thinking all the times. But this is not so simple. I keep thinking of the word 'peace' to drive away the other thoughts, but then i start thinking of matters concerning this word...So overall i am absolutely helpless when i'm being drowned ibn my own thoughts