I am curious if anyone has ever been told that they analyze things too much. I have had friends and family tell me that numerous times in my life? It gets old hearing it, but I know they mean well. What I'm trying to determine is it bipolar or my shot out mind?

[r010159]

Yes. This has helped me on numerous jobs in the computer field.

EDIT: I also analyze social situation replaying them in my head. I also do the same thing before I meet someone where there may be conflict. I play out all the possibilities in my head. This has sometimes helped me too. But I am a little paranoid much of the time.

[TheatreKid]

What type of things are you analyzing?

I used to analyze social situations over and over, replaying everything. It wasn't bipolar, it was anxiety.

[pawn78]

I definitely do this sometimes, it can be annoying and even embarrassing how much I analyze everything.

I haven't done it lately though.

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I analyze everything. Everything I've done wrong, everything I haven't done, conversations, relationships, basically everything.

[TheatreKid]

I think that's a depression/anxiety sort of thing.

[BipolaRNurse]

Over-thinking is common in bipolar, although it's not just a "bipolar thing". Even normies do it from time to time. We just make it into an art form.

When I am not manic or even hypo for that matter I tend to over analyze stuff; especially social situations. However when I am up I tend to just be more like **** it and go with it.

[kp1152]

Originally Posted by Lmciyah

I am curious if anyone has ever been told that they analyze things too much. I have had friends and family tell me that numerous times in my life? It gets old hearing it, but I know they mean well. What I'm trying to determine is it bipolar or my shot out mind?

Yes it's not bipolar just your personality. We probsbly do it more than non bipolars

[Nessa213]

For me personally, oh yes. WAY WAY yes. Almost on a daily basis someone tells me that I'm reading too much into something or thinking about something too much.

Now, I actually work as an analyst and that really gives me an outlet for it though.

[Curiosity77]

When i'm anxious i over analyze and worry about everything i do and say. It feeds my anxiety, and makes it so i don't want to be around people. Sometimes i even worry about the things i post here, like i'm going to offend someone, or people will think i'm stupid, or not like me. I know it's probably just my anxiety, but it still feels terrible. When i think about it realistically, i know that this is a supportive place, and i never say anything hurtful to people, so it must be ok to keep posting. These are the same thoughts i get about social interactions, so i end up just being really quiet, and then i worry that i'm too quiet. I guess that's why my secondary diagnosis was GAD. I don't think I have GAD anymore because most of the time these feelings are not that extreme anymore, but it used to be really bad.

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[BlackSheep79]

I've also always wondered this, but I don't know if it is the BP or the OCD? Anyone have both of these conditions and have the same situation? I analyze what I have said to people if it was not the right thing to say and every part of my job. It takes up a lot of unnecessary time. Can someone reply because this also troubles me as well.

BP 1-mixed episodes/OCD

Lamictal 400mg
Haldol 4mg
Klonopin 1.5mg

The thing for me is, I am so sick of living with this. Everyone around me seems happy, enjoying life, with things to look forward to. I am stuck at where I'm at. Sitting here with my elderly father. I think I will go awol for a while. Let my brothers take time off work, or get their noses out of their wives asses to take my dad somewhere, or sit with him so he doesn't freak out at any little noise he hears at night so I can get myself back together.
Suggestions?

[BioAdoptMom3]

Our BP, 14 y/o DD seems to do that too, but not sure if its BP, the anxiety she has or her adoption issues which cause a constant fear of abandonment and rejection!

Nancy

I agree with TheatreKid - this sounds more like anxiety to me, or at least in my mind it is one of the defining characteristics of anxiety...though it seems to get ramped up when high or doomsday-esque when depressed, at least for me. I also read that there is a definite link between bipolar and OCD (meaning that if you have bipolar you are more likely to also have OCD...or maybe it was the other way around?)

over-analyzing is one of my main issues, as it usually leads to rapid-fire nonsense (as when I found myself showering at 4 AM the other week while philosophizing about how a dissertation is exactly like a loaf of bread...)

I had an emergency hospital visit for threatening harm to myself once, and I was diagnosed with ocd. Quit meds shortly thereafter because of side effects. Went through several years of depression. In fact I had a glass of anti-freeze in bedroom for 2 years in hopes I would get up in middle of night and accidently drink it.

[Bipolar in Wichita]

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Originally Posted by BlackSheep79

I've also always wondered this, but I don't know if it is the BP or the OCD? Anyone have both of these conditions and have the same situation? I analyze what I have said to people if it was not the right thing to say and every part of my job. It takes up a lot of unnecessary time. Can someone reply because this also troubles me as well.

My excessive rumination and overthinking is a part of my OCD causing high anxiety. I am constantly told by my partner that I think too much. I use CBT constantly but still still need to work pretty hard for little relief.

[tigersassy]

I get told that I over analyze at least 3 times a day. I think that it has to do wit my anxiety and some to do with my PTSD. But who knows.

Tig

[venusss]

I totally do that. I analyze everything. I replay conversations in my head. I deconstruct everything.... I look for hidden meanings.

What is CBT?

[Mental reward]

All the time. I hear that I am over analyzing things, obsessing over things, reading to much into things, etc. etc.. I've heard it my entire life. With people, mad relationships it's rampant. It does help with my work, and communicating(when it has to do with the other person. I also tend to frequently pick myself apart, and situations, etc. so I guess that's a lot. I'm used to it now, so I know how to not let it bother me, or win per say.

[Mental reward]

Originally Posted by Lmciyah

What is CBT?

Cognitive behavior therapy is generally short-term and focused on helping clients deal with a very specific problem. During the course of treatment, people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior.

People often experience thoughts or feelings that reinforce or compound faulty beliefs. Such beliefs can result in problematic behaviors that can affect numerous life areas, including family, romantic relationships, work, and academics. For example, a person suffering from low self-esteem might experience negative thoughts about his or her own abilities or appearance. As a result of these negative thinking patterns, the individual might start avoiding social situations or pass up opportunities for advancement at work or at school.

In order to combat these destructive thoughts and behaviors, a cognitive-behavioral therapist begins by helping the client to identify the problematic beliefs. This stage, known as functional analysis, is important for learning how thoughts, feelings, and situations can contribute to maladaptive behaviors. The process can be difficult, especially for patients who struggle with introspection, but it can ultimately lead to self-discovery and insights that are an essential part of the treatment process.

The second part of cognitive behavior therapy focuses on the actual behaviors that are contributing to the problem. The client begins to learn and practice new skills that can then be put into use in real-world situations. For example, a person suffering from drug addiction might start practicing new coping skills and rehearsing ways to avoid or deal with social situations that could potentially trigger a relapse.

In most cases, CBT is a gradual process that helps a person take incremental steps towards a behavior change. Someone suffering from social anxiety might start by simply imagining himself in an anxiety-provoking social situation. Next, the client might start practicing conversations with friends, family, and acquaintances. By progressively working toward a larger goal, the process seems less daunting and the goals easier to achieve.
cBt is that

[moremi]

Idk if its bipolar related as I used to over analyze every detaol of everuthing and I no longer do. I do still over analyze at times in certain situations but not to the extent I used to go to. I seemed stuck in my head back then.

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Originally Posted by Mental reward

Cognitive behavior therapy is generally short-term and focused on helping clients deal with a very specific problem. During the course of treatment, people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior.

People often experience thoughts or feelings that reinforce or compound faulty beliefs. Such beliefs can result in problematic behaviors that can affect numerous life areas, including family, romantic relationships, work, and academics. For example, a person suffering from low self-esteem might experience negative thoughts about his or her own abilities or appearance. As a result of these negative thinking patterns, the individual might start avoiding social situations or pass up opportunities for advancement at work or at school.

In order to combat these destructive thoughts and behaviors, a cognitive-behavioral therapist begins by helping the client to identify the problematic beliefs. This stage, known as functional analysis, is important for learning how thoughts, feelings, and situations can contribute to maladaptive behaviors. The process can be difficult, especially for patients who struggle with introspection, but it can ultimately lead to self-discovery and insights that are an essential part of the treatment process.

The second part of cognitive behavior therapy focuses on the actual behaviors that are contributing to the problem. The client begins to learn and practice new skills that can then be put into use in real-world situations. For example, a person suffering from drug addiction might start practicing new coping skills and rehearsing ways to avoid or deal with social situations that could potentially trigger a relapse.

In most cases, CBT is a gradual process that helps a person take incremental steps towards a behavior change. Someone suffering from social anxiety might start by simply imagining himself in an anxiety-provoking social situation. Next, the client might start practicing conversations with friends, family, and acquaintances. By progressively working toward a larger goal, the process seems less daunting and the goals easier to achieve.
cBt is that

Thanks for the explanation. I am struggling to get a grip on myself and all of this. I realize I have had issues for a long time. I had behavioral issues before other issues got added in, self esteem one of them. Talking was an issue as when I was young and in school, I stayed in trouble for talking. At home I got hollered at constantly SHUT UP, or whipped with a leather belt. In Georgia, punishment fixes everything. In fact I pulled out the Bible verse about use thy rod sparingly on someone once. Blew their ghord that I knew it.

Anyway, I am trying to get a game plan for myself together once and for all. One not affected by my family like when I was kicked out of jazz band for not going to concert so I could be with family after a brother's graduation. My mom flipped out when I graduated hs, so I was miserable for not failing.

Now I mention taking a short college course in another state to my dad. Sure is a long way to go. What am I supposed to do, sit around here watching life pass me by, mentally abuse everyone until I really lose it for good.