[*Beth*]

Tell me about your racing thoughts. How are they the same as, or different from, relentlessly obsessing over a specific subject? For example, getting stuck on a topic, event, conversation, whatever your mind is stuck on. Do the racing thoughts/obsessing feel the same, or not? What are some ways you cope when your thoughts are out of control?

[bpcyclist]

Mine vary. Often, when I am psychotic, it's old trauma beign relived and experienced as current. So, I think I am being tortured all over again. That was 8 years ago. But when my brain gets going, there is no stopping it.

Other times, I relive other people I feel mistreated me. I never tell anyone off. Unless I am manic. That is part of why writing this book about the hospital has been so good for me. I can put down my feelings in a calm way and lay them out.

Usually, rumination is a sign of manis or psychosis in me.

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by bpcyclist

Mine vary. Often, when I am psychotic, it's old trauma beign relived and experienced as current. So, I think I am being tortured all over again. That was 8 years ago. But when my brain gets going, there is no stopping it.

Other times, I relive other people I feel mistreated me. I never tell anyone off. Unless I am manic. That is part of why writing this book about the hospital has been so good for me. I can put down my feelings in a calm way and lay them out.

Usually, rumination is a sign of manis or psychosis in me.

I am excited about your book. Wish I had it right here, I'd be reading it.

I relate to your post. For sure. And yes..."rumination" is the word I was looking for and couldn't think of.

[bpcyclist]

Originally Posted by BethRags

I am excited about your book. Wish I had it right here, I'd be reading it.

I relate to your post. For sure. And yes..."rumination" is the word I was looking for and couldn't think of.

Aww, thank you, Beth. I am so gateful for your support.