by sam1987 9 Replies latest jw friends
I seriously cant stop thinking into things too much, does anyone know any good ways to stop over thinking? i just want to let myself go with what i want to do, not with what i think i should do, (this is all probably because of the way im used to thinking in the old days), is there a way you can stop yourself from thinking a way you dont want too? this probly makes no sense to anyone but i cant exspain it any better. thanks.
Sam.
I bought 3 motorcycles, and ride like the wind. It helps me.
Sam,
By thinking too much, do you mean being overly critical of your decisions or dicecting them to death so much that you are immobilzed? If you can stop, sit down, slowly take a deep breath or two before you start thinking about a matter it might help. Some people experience racing thoughts, this is a condition that medication is often used to help. I'm sure you are just over cautious due to the whole witnoid thing.
Just relax, limit your thinking to the matter at hand and examine it rationally and reasonably. Again, clear your mind and just take it easy. Sometimes talking it over with a trusted friend can help you focus. Friends are great resources. I suppose that is ultimately the best course after all.
W.Once
Some say a type of meditation where you focus on your breathing will help. You might try researching various breathing exercises. The idea is to quiet your thinking mind and get your attention (consciousnes) on what is actually here now. The thoughts will come and go, simply watch them rise and fall away, WITHOUT attaching to them. When you attach they cascade on and on taking your attention and emotions with them. Focusing on your breath keeps the mind on something other than the thoughts. Eventually the thoughts will slow down and your attention will be on what is around you. You will be perceiving with little or no thought. Refreshing. One suggested exercise is to sit comfortably and breath in through the nose silently counting 4 seconds, hold that breath for a count of 7, then breath out through the mouth for a count of 8, then start the cycle again immediatly after the 8 count exhale, in 4 seconds, hold 7 seconds, exhale 8 seconds. It is the ratio that is important. Do the cycle three or four times a day or when you feel the need.This exercise is reported to have beneficial physical effects over time as well. Do some research on breathing exercises.
Hey Sam,
i just want to let myself go with what i want to do, not with what i think i should do
Hmmmm. There's value in being careful about what you do. I don't think you should chuck out your conscience!
But I'm sure you're referring to false guilt. In that case, I would say that if you
Over time, false guilt will fade. Of course, if you should ever come to realize that something you want to do/have been doing is not so good after all and you were mistaken... you should always have the integrity to be ready to ditch it. (IMO.)
bebu
Need to add: the cycle consists of 4,7,8. Do 4 cycles...... that is considered a 1 set. Do 4 sets per day or as needed. Hope that's clearer.
sam,
when i was studying, the person i was studying with told me that i was thinking too much. my wife told me that i was worrying too much. the problem was i was worried about what i was thinking. i can't help thinking too much. and i accept that.
j2s
Thanks everyone, there all great ideas, i will try my best to overcome it. Dont worry bebu im not throwing away my conscience, its nothing like that at all, its just the mindset of coming out of the religeon that im dealing with, and the way that i know i dont have to think like that, but i cant help but do it. but ill get their in the end:) thanks again for the help :)
Sam.
Um, a good bottle of cabernet will do the trick!
r (Obsessive thinker)
