Posted by jadah on August 23, 2005, at 16:56:41
In reply to Re: I can't shut my head off » Mandy, posted by ClearSkies on August 22, 2005, at 20:48:13
try reading or doing some sort of task to where you have to focus, keeps the mind on what youre doing rather than on what to worry about. Exercise or do something that will drain you physically before bed. I really struggled with the obsessive, intruding thoughts, usually over things that i had no control over. This made things even worse b/c I knew I didnt have much power over the situation... at least i thought. I realized that I had to figure out what things i could change then do it. Even the things that were out of my hands, i realized that i did have some control in a sense that i could choose to obsess or to give it up. Sometimes medication is needed to slow you down. I know serequil worked wonders for me... helped me relax and slow down. I dont know if you are religious. I give it to god to deal with and trust that he is in control, that he has a plan for me and that he has my best interest in mind. I let Him worry about it. Good luck and keep posting.
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