I would like to know how to stop my compulsive thinking so I can zone out and relax I am so worked up! Help?
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Well one thing that may help when you get home drink some sleepy time tea, relax in the bath.  But you have to make your mind up that you are going to have "YOU" time you are probably stressing because you feel you do everything around your house or work.  You  just have to sit back and realize what is important to you and enjoy it!  Goodluck and try the tea, that helps me relax after a crazy day
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Sit in a comfortable quiet place.\nClose your eyes.\nClear your mind of all thoughts.\nThoughts will keep coming back into your mind.  When they do, simply stop thinking them and clear your mind again.\nKeep repeating the last step.
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Figure out the sources of you stress...like when you realize that you are not relaxed, think about what you are doing at that exact moment...are you worried about your career, boyfriend/girlfriend etc. Finding the source will allow you to focus on your breathing and allow you to control your bipolar disorder.\n\nAdditionally, exercise is also beneficial to your journey.
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Try to get in touch with yourself spiritually and take a time-out. Do something you enjoy and remove yourself from the tension. I know it's easier said than done but it's worth your sanity! **Sending you strength**
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Stop thinking about what other people think. Go get you a make over and strut your stuff.
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Long hot showers, meditation, exercise, screaming into my pillow, just about anything. I have a lot of trouble with patience too. If there are certain people that drive you crazy the first thing is to remember your being upset doesn't do anything to them. Sometimes you just have to let go of things. (Easier said than done!!)\n\nI also find it helpful to talk with someone. Let someone else know how you are feeling. Talk about what is stressing you out. Chances are someone else has gone through a similar event. While they may not be able to help you now, knowing that they survived will help relieve some of your stress.
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I have the same problem.  Mine is a nervouse habit and I touch my nose a lot.  I think about it a lot.  I force my self to relax.  I think about how silly I must look and I put my thoughts else where.  I am coming a long.  It will take a bit but give time.
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My personal approach is to find a quiet space, remove all distractions, sit in a comfortable, aligned position (i.e., backbone straight, legs uncrossed, hands on lap, head over neck), set a timer for 5, 10, 15, 20 minutes (whatever you can tolerate), close your eyes and siletly repeat some sort of calming, distracting phrase.  It could be a simple prayer, a visual image (a warm, breezy beach with the sound of the surf), or a meaningless, soothing mantra like ohmmmmm.  As thoughts come up, let them go by repeating that phrase.  As thoughts come up, let them go  by repeating the phrase.  That's all.
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I not only do this during the day but at night also.  I esp think of the past, relationships gone bad and wonder why i cant let go of it.  And i go over and over the things i need to do etc.  I tried for a long time to just think of something else etc, of course that would lead to other racing, worrying thoughts, its called acute anxiety disorder.  Of course the doctors have labeled yet another disorder!!!What to do?  Medicine oh yes they will prescribe it, but its only a temp fix and doesnt always work. So, I recently talked to my doc and i am going to now start counseling.  Obviously, we have to much going on in our brains to deal with while were awake,unlike most, but we are letting to much from our pasts go.  Leaving it to spill over into our daily lives, causing alot of anxiety. Honestly, i am a bit nervous about going, but, what the hell do i have to lose, more sleep. lol.  So, it does make sense to me that i have some things i need to resolve from days gone by.. \n\nJust my thoughts, good luck
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First thing first. Consult the doctor. If its psychosomatic, conscious relaxation will help. Keeping one self bussy and cheerful is better start to work towards mental health.
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getting rid of an annoying habit may be easier than you think.  Just costantly remind yourself of how annoying the habit is and occupy yourself with something more pleasant. Mind over matter
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Do Yoga or go to a quiet place and listen to some nice sweet music. This can keep your mind free. Whenever I want to keep my mind free,I just listen to some nice music. Sometimes I do yoga.It keeps my mind very free. I hope this helps.
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Discipline your thinking.  You can control what you think about, you just have to have the discipline, and character to do it.  \nWhenever you notice your mind wondering onto something else, make yourself focus on what it is your suppose to be thinking about.  It will be difficult at first, but will become easier the more you make yourself do it.  \nYou will find that you will become a more productive person when you can force yourself to focus on a task.
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good that you are acknowledging that you have a problem. the first key to solving a problem is to admit that you have a problem to begin with....Your obsession is not natural or healthy.......you are letting your thoughts control your behavior.....SWITCH CHANNELS......occupy yourself in other ways.
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What is making it so hard to concentrate? Is everything OK?\nKnow this for yourself. If there's nothing majorly wrong, try an organizer from Walmart or the drugstore, or index cards with tasks and reminders that you print on them. Dollar stores carry these-and organizers sometimes.\nBe patient with yourself when you make mistakes and find healthy ways of dealing with stress.\nTake care, Buttercup
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Focus on your breathing.  Slow it down and take deep, rhythmic breaths in and out.  Just focus all your thoughts on the breathing and try to put all your other worries and thoughts out of your mind.\n\nYou can also try to mentally imagine each part of your body relaxing.  Relax your toes, then your calves, then your thighs, then your stomach...all the way up to your eyelids, ears, and forehead.  Just imagine each of those body parts relaxing, as you let go and let yourself get comfortable.\n\nAlso, I've found that if I am physically active and get exercise during the day, then I can sleep better at night.  You may also want to try drinking some herbal tea (Chamomile and Sleepytime work best at nighttime)
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Pray. \nGo to bed on time. \nGet up on time so you can start the day unrushed. \nSay No, to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health. \nSimplify and unclutter your life. \nLive within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases. \nK.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble. \nGet enough exercise. \nEat right. \nGet organized so everything has its place. \nWhile driving, listen to a tape that can help improve your quality of life. \nWrite thoughts and inspirations down. \nEvery day, find time to be alone. \nTalk less; listen more. \nRemind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe. \nCircle yourself with good friends.\n\nLaugh. Laugh some more!