Stupot

Date posted: Yesterday

Healthier ways to declutter the mind? TW: Alcohol

What do you guys do to quiet your mind? I literally can never just enjoy a moment because my mind is constantly blasting. I used to drink wine very often, but I haven’t in a long time. I find myself tempted to go get some wine often not because of it numbing my sadness or anything, but purely because it seems to be the ONLY thing to quiet my mind enough to where I can truly just relax and not think too much. I would like to stay sober forever if I can. What do you guys do to truly relax when your brain never wants to?

★

Date posted: Yesterday

walk at nighttime

LittleBright

Date posted: Yesterday

I use to drink too much when my ocd was really bad. But finding ways to dismiss your compulsions work so much better. Alcohol is just temporary for your brain waves and it doesn’t always help. You could watch a movie or find a hobby I like crocheting because it gives you something to focus on. But overall everyone is different, but you gotta find something you can do in your spare time.

ezrider

Date posted: Yesterday

I have found mindfulness meditation to be an extremely powerful way to calm and quiet the excessive thinking. You’re basically training on how to observe the thinking process which helps to loosen its grip and calm it down. Also, any kind of physical exercise is great. I find playing or listening to music very effective as well.

Stupot

Date posted: 20h

@ezrider How does your meditation practice go? If you don’t mind 🙏

#Lexiriri

Date posted: Yesterday

Walks, listening to music, playing music, doodling/art (literally any sort of art you want doesn’t matter what kind and it’s allowed to look like complete crap and you can throw it away afterwards if you want, it keeps your hands busy and gives you something to focus on, keeps you from getting to lost in your head), reading, exercising I personally enjoy boxing and yoga the most, I quiet enjoy sound baths for relaxing but I know that’s not everyone’s cup of tea, video games I personally like cozy games but if you’re more of call of duty type game person that’s great to whatever you’re preference is. This is just the surface I have to keep myself busy

anxious artist

Date posted: Yesterday

I declutterred my room, it freed up space in my mind to not worry/dwell on certain things

Anonymous

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

I've been meditating recently for like 30 minutes a day. A few years ago I would do yoga for about 30 minutes when I needed to make my brain shut up. The exercise really makes you feel better, and if I wasnt feeling energetic I'd just do a gentle/easy session. But lately just sitting and meditating for those long sessions is more appealing. For me there's a significant calming effect when I do either of those activities for ~30 minutes a day or even a little more, that shorter sessions dont quite achieve.

Stupot

Date posted: 20h

@Anonymous What sort of meditation do you practice? 🙏

Anonymous

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 20h

@Stupot I do secular mindfulness meditation, loving kindness, self-compassion, that kinda stuff. I have used the calm app and currently use insight timer

Tea and Honey

Date posted: Yesterday

Sleep and walk

Tea and Honey

Date posted: Yesterday

@Tea and Honey But not at the same time, lol

Stupot

Date posted: 20h

@Tea and Honey Hey whatever gets the job done! 🤣

Tea and Honey

Date posted: 20h

@Stupot Hahaha, lol!!!!!!

Stupot

Date posted: Yesterday

So far the one thing that COMPLETELY quiets my mind is when I spar or when I have a legit fight (I train combat sports.) NOTHING focuses and centers me on the present moment like fighting because you can’t afford to think of anything else. But obviously I can’t do that all day every day lol

wrdem

Date posted: 23w

feeling extra hopeless today

i am nearly constantly extremely anxious and i don't want to live like this. my family and friends are so done dealing with me to the point that i feel that i'd be better off completely alone. every small twinge or pain in my body sends me into a panic, and if it's not that it's something else i manage to be worrying over. i'm fairly certain my stress has caused an ulcer to form. i try to sit with myself and not seek reassurance/check myself for issues but it is genuinely agonizing at times. most days i sleep 12-14 hours a day because it gets to a point that i cannot deal with it anymore and i take something to sleep. sometimes i do feel that i would be better off just not around so i wouldn't have to feel this any longer. i do a lot of unhealthy things to cope (drinking, smoking, and otc sleeping pills being the main culprits) and those habits end up hurting me in the long run and making me more anxious. i do have a counselor and she is great but i'm having a really hard time finding a medication provider under my insurance. i really really do want to get better because this is the most miserable i have ever been and i hate being like this and exhausting myself and the people around me. i've been told a big part of the healing process is to make yourself sit with your thoughts and deal with the uncertainty and fear as it comes, but it feels torturous to do that. sometimes reading through these posts does make me feel better knowing that i'm not alone but lately i have been unable to pull myself out of this frantic state. what are some healthier ways to cope/distract yourself that you guys find to be at least semi-effective? i am genuinely willing to try anything to make this terrible feeling go away

apeterpiper

Date posted: 22w

Sitting w/ uncertainty and your thoughts..then ?

Hello everyone! I’m starting to recognize when my thoughts begin to spiral, when i’m seeking reassurance or checking. But I still have the sense of uneasiness and anxiety. I was wondering what others do that allow them to move forward with their day when they realize this? I don’t know if I’m making sense, but what are ways you pull the focus back to the present and yourself? Like besides saying “maybe or maybe not”, more like what do you do with yourself after you recognize the thoughts? I feel like I’m at a “now what?” and don’t know what to do with my anxious energy. I’m trying to find something physical to help me so if you also have any hobbies or interests that help I would love to hear it.

James Hancock

Date posted: 18w

Question, who has felt better?

Like to the point of your mind being yours? And not being anxious or harassed by your thoughts 24/7? I just wanna know if escape is possible?

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