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travelcasket OP t1_je5xiaj wrote
Reply to comment by IncomprehensibleGoat in LPT Request: How do I stop my thought carousel? by travelcasket
Thank you very much, I will look into online sessions I think. You are absolutely right, it makes absolutely no sense to try and control things I simply cannot control. Most of the time, nothing bad happens, it's just my mind going places. But it affects my mood, my sleep, my daily life and I absolutely want to change those patterns. I know I can, I just don't know how. So thanks again for taking time to share your thoughts, it helped!
travelcasket OP t1_je5ltug wrote
Reply to comment by Mysterious-Fly-101 in LPT Request: How do I stop my thought carousel? by travelcasket
I feel you. Hope it get's better!
travelcasket OP t1_je5lbc6 wrote
Reply to comment by Sensitive_Apple_7901 in LPT Request: How do I stop my thought carousel? by travelcasket
I know that one from when I used to have panic attacks as a teenager (not anymore). Might try it again, it was very useful back then. Thank you for reminding me!
travelcasket OP t1_je5l2y1 wrote
Unfortunatly I need absolute silence to even try to fall asleep. I am very sensitive to noise. And in that silence I think the most.
travelcasket OP t1_je5ktur wrote
Reply to comment by HeftyLeftyPig in LPT Request: How do I stop my thought carousel? by travelcasket
I admire people who are able to do that, I'm just not one of them. I worry a lot about small things, nothing does ever not matter. I think about things no one probably ever thinks of, and I always await the worst outcome possible. I just do not have the right mindset, I believe.
travelcasket OP t1_je5ke6k wrote
Reply to comment by FandomMenace in LPT Request: How do I stop my thought carousel? by travelcasket
I actually do, but probably not often enough, I rarely find the time. A lame excuse, I know...
travelcasket OP t1_je5k7g1 wrote
Reply to comment by AstridOnReddit in LPT Request: How do I stop my thought carousel? by travelcasket
I try to escape into a story, a memory or thought that made me happy. Helps for a bit, but not longlasting so far. Thank you very much for your words!
travelcasket OP t1_je5jwj5 wrote
Reply to comment by IncomprehensibleGoat in LPT Request: How do I stop my thought carousel? by travelcasket
Thank you for your thoughts, I appreciate it very much and will try to create new paths! It is not dark thoughts, just things that are not in my control... how high will a certain bill be, will they overcharge me, what can I do against that, should I maybe consider talking to a lawyer.. I even have discussions in my mind that are not likely to ever happen. It's exhausting. Online therapy is also not a thing in my country, therapy around here is for people with severe mental health issues like depression or severe anxiety, which I have in a very mild form, but I consider myself mostly okay. Talking to someone would be great, though.
travelcasket OP t1_je5iorw wrote
Reply to comment by crateredtothemasses in LPT Request: How do I stop my thought carousel? by travelcasket
I am familiar with those techniques, but can't really keep them up for longer than a few minutes. But I will work on it. Thank you!
travelcasket t1_je3xgxp wrote
Reply to comment by Damas_gratis in LPT Request How can I learn to drive? by Damas_gratis
I learned how to drive when I was 16 (driving is legal here at the age of 17). The basics I got in an hour (stick shift), practice makes you better. I think after maybe 3 or 4 lessons I would have been able to drive someone to a hospital. Can only speak for myself, though. If you learn to drive a car with automatic transmission, it would be much faster.
travelcasket t1_je3wjg5 wrote
Reply to LPT Request How can I learn to drive? by Damas_gratis
Ask someone with an old car to teach you somewhere in the countryside. Depending on where you live and how common it is, learn to drive stick. So you know in case of an emergency.
travelcasket OP t1_je6ifvd wrote
Reply to comment by Kind-Coast-1585 in LPT Request: How do I stop my thought carousel? by travelcasket
I'm happy that you're feeling great! I will do my best and try to meditate a few minutes every day.