[-jimi-]

I remember when I was in environmental therapy and we had a little group talk. And group pretty much said we think a lot. Always something going on in our minds.

I remember how the nurses looked at us like they learned a new thing that made them surprised. We asked them if they don't think. If their minds aren't cluttered?

No. Of course not. They say.

We ask what they think about.

They answer they think about NOTHING.


Now I'm kind of wondering what you guys think about. These days I'm not sure my mind is as cluttered and noisy, but instead it has three things it can do. One thing is imagining. It does that a lot. I don't mind. It makes me calm. It's almost like a parallel universe that can take off from the moment and things going in a different direction in my head.

Another one these days is planning. I try to get some structure. Planning my next step.

Then there is worrying. What if something bad happens?

Of these three I spend most time daydreaming.

How about you??

[jadzea]

I'm starting a really great project at work that involves new information and education so I think about that a lot. I always have a song running through my head and I often think about my husband and cat and enjoy the happiness they bring me. Also, I like to daydream.

[Leed]

Oh my mind is so scattered with "stuff" that it used to drive me nuts but I'm used to it now. I have no idea with all is up there - I'd have to stop and THINK and that's out.!!! LOL

[Miswimmy1]

as my t says, my "mind is like a butterfly going 100 miles per hour". I hav ADHD. when am i *not* thinking about anything loll... I just think about whatever is right there at the moment. my mind bounces. It goes from critical analytical thinking to daydreaming to worrying in the blink of an eye.

[unaluna]

It's called "racing thoughts." There's medication for that.

[onionknight]

Hmmm, I'm like you, jimi...There are numerous layers to my thoughts: planning, some kind of fictional narrative that is playing out, a degree of constant conern. When I'm not completely controlling my conscious thoughts my subconscious will usually step in and fill my mind with random stuff.

[Umbral_Seraph]

I can't say I really think about anything; all that's there are alot of fleeting thoughts about a future that will never be.

[-jimi-]

Thanx for answering. I think the mind is very interesting. I know when I was a kid and into everything new I tried meditation. But I could never empty my mind. Although I think I learned to kind of wind down though.

[eskielover]

Right now, my mind is mostly thinking about Destiny Dreamer, my eskie that died last Thursday morning.....when I close my eyes, I see her bouncing around & barking with joy for her food or for whatever I might be giving her (that was before she got sick a few months ago). In the now, I focus on my 4 eskies that are around me & who are constantly asking for attention......while I also think about the things that I need to get done around my farm & what project I need to finish or what project I need to do next that is work around the farm, yard, & house related. Then my mind also shifts to figuring how who I want to finish off the divorce demands....but also trying to make sure I am looking at the big picture & seeing every possible gotcha that could get me. Dealing with the foreclosure issues that my idiot stbxh managed to get himself into......& make sure I have my finances under absolute control.

On the fun side, I am working on an art project that I started awhile ago & I need to have finished by next Sunday.....while my mind is thinking about other art projects I want to get done for Christmas gifts.

While my mind wanders to the future & dreams of the time I will actually have my horse here with me as I have been away from her for 5 years & desperately want to have her with me.....while at the same time trying to recover from Destiny's death, I'm glad in some ways not to have the extra responsibility.

Back of my mind thinks about my DBT things I have learned & the Bible study information I have gained over the last 5 years.....putting all the dots together & allowing it all to make sense.

Sometimes I think about something that someone I know is going through & try to either figure out what help can be offered or the right words to say to give the right kind of support.

Seems like my mind is never quiet though even though at times those thoughts all seem to be in the subconscious......it's hard to go to sleep at night....but getting easier now that I'm not doing the care giving for Destiny that I have done for so many months......I have finally had some peaceful sleep at night where my mind can just rest & heal......but I seriously think it never shuts off.

[drcz24]

I unfortunately think about all of the unfinished items in my head and how I'm going to accomplish the things I have to do. Unfortunately I spend to much time up there and not enough time outside my head!

[marymartinez36]

Originally Posted by jimi...

I remember when I was in environmental therapy and we had a little group talk. And group pretty much said we think a lot. Always something going on in our minds.

I remember how the nurses looked at us like they learned a new thing that made them surprised. We asked them if they don't think. If their minds aren't cluttered?

No. Of course not. They say.

We ask what they think about.

They answer they think about NOTHING.

my husband says I think too much which leads to things ending in a negative manner. I disagree. I may think alot but it just shows I am human.
Thinking shows we are alive. Sharing our thoughts should be good and we should be able to do so without the fear of rejection and ridicule.


Now I'm kind of wondering what you guys think about. These days I'm not sure my mind is as cluttered and noisy, but instead it has three things it can do. One thing is imagining. It does that a lot. I don't mind. It makes me calm. It's almost like a parallel universe that can take off from the moment and things going in a different direction in my head.

Another one these days is planning. I try to get some structure. Planning my next step.

Then there is worrying. What if something bad happens?

Of these three I spend most time daydreaming.

How about you??

my husband says I think too much which leads to things ending in a negative manner. I disagree. I may think alot but it just shows I am human.
Thinking shows we are alive. Sharing our thoughts should be good and we should be able to do so without the fear of rejection and ridicule.

[cjmccray]

I understand about racing thoughts. I am constantly thinking about things I need to do. I never really have the motivation to get up and do them. Like drcz24 I spend too much time in my head and not enough time outside.

I have a mood disorder complicated by what my doc thinks is likely ADD. Inattentive flavoured. Took a long time to get that addressed. I've been medicated for this going on 6 wks now and just started the full dose. We'll see...doc says I have some serious adjustment time in front of me due to years of adaptive behaviors. This med won't help most aspects of the mood thing but it may be of great help in adapting.

Anyway prior to that...my 'thinking' sounded similar to many of you here. Miswimmy1 said it best for me. I don't own the hyperactive aspect but my mind...?

Miswimmy1[quote] I just think about whatever is right there at the moment. my mind bounces. It goes from critical analytical thinking to daydreaming to worrying in the blink of an eye.

Yeahhh...dat's it. The 'oh look a squirrel' analogy? Been there...got th' t-shirt.

[Odee]

I am aware that I spend a lot of my time ruminating. One of the first means of improvement I experienced from Lamictal was that my mind just felt 'clearer,' like that there wasn't a bunch of thoughts incessantly playing in the background of my mind like a TV that doesn't shut off. It's continued to get better, but usually when I feel worse my mind is a little more 'loaded.' When I feel healthy, my mind is simple and clear. I wish it were there far more often.