Can anyone shed some light

sue60504 · Post by **sue60504** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:17 am

on a new symptom that I have been having that is rather disturbing....

My mind is constantly running (mind chatter) especially when I am by myself - which is a better portion of the day, as I work full-time from home.

When someone comes home (my family)- the mind still chatters - but I can have a conversation with someone and what is coming out of my mouth is not what is going on in the head. I feel as though I am going absolutely mad....

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:49 pm

Totally common Sue! It's like your thoughts are going 100 miles an hr! You could be sitting in front of the tv, and it appears that ur watching it, but really your just starring at it, cuz ur mind is just going and going! Yeah I've dealt with that symptom too. Turn the negs into positives, and if you have the program listen to ur relaxation cd while u are working if you can. Good luck!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:26 pm

That's why our brain needs an "off" switch ! LOL

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:46 pm

I always said if there was a switch to turn my mind racing off I would have ripped it out long ago!! My mind racing as I like to call it was like my subconscious trying anything and everything to avoid the anxiety I was feeling. Kind of like a defense mechanism.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:52 pm

I can totally relate. I have this issue outside of the anxiety and panic. My counselor feels I have cognitive OCD - obsessively worrying and creating fearful thoughts. It's exhausting and upsetting. Warm energy and blessings all around.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 4:29 pm

Sue60504,

This is a symptom we all can relate to for certain. I try meditating, I used to be profecient, but gave it up long ago and regret it today. I am trying to get myself back on track because it greatly helps. If you are having trouble try using guided meditation cd's and/or natural sound cd's just to help give your mind something to focus on while you are trying to relax and eventually it will come.

Another thing I used to do when I began to meditate was, in the evenings I would light a candle in a dark room and just stare ant it, focus on the flame, breathe slowly and even repeat a positive mantra, again to help the brain focus and slow down. I hope this is helpful.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:09 am

Thank you for all your feedback - this was such help.