I Think Too Much

I hate sleepless nights and for awhile now thats how its been. I cant seem to turn it off, my mind just goes.

I overthink, over analyze everything. Just dont think im cut out for this anymore...

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SagePoet

I used to over think and over analyze everything and I was a mess, this little prayer helps:

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things i can and the wisdom to know the difference.

Try it.

TxBtrflyX2 · 46-50, F

Know how many times I have said the Serenity Prayer...countless. It usually helps during the daylight hours when Im stuggling with a work issue. I just need one of those easy buttons or an off switch for my brain @SagePoet

SagePoet

@TxBtrflyX2 when I did my reiki training I learned to take 3 deep breaths, hold, release, the first breath let's go of the energy and business of yesterday, the second is for the business of tomorrow and the last helps me focus on the moment at hand

nojudging · 61-69, M

I know how you feel. I don't go to bed until I'm tired. As soon as my head hits the pillow my mind starts up on all sorts of things that I had even realised were in there. Then I know I will be awake for at least half the night. Stops if I get up & do something then bedtime brain comes back upon returning to bed.

TxBtrflyX2 · 46-50, F

Yep, thats me too @nojudging

nojudging · 61-69, M

@TxBtrflyX2 sounds like it's been happening to you for quite a while also. I'd be happy to share different strategies if you'd like.

daveal · 56-60, M

I have been there many times. I found something that works to help stop my mind ruminating. I turn on an audio book and set it to play for 15 minutes. I am usually out way before it turns off.

TxBtrflyX2 · 46-50, F

I havent considered an audio book, will have to give that a try next time. Thanks 🙂 @daveal

daveal · 56-60, M

@TxBtrflyX2 hope it helps you rest. Lack of sleep can snowball into all sorts of mental and physical health problems.

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Bohemianbrassstrings · F

Join the club

TxBtrflyX2 · 46-50, F

Sorry you have sleep troubles too @Bohemianbrassstrings

Empty · 41-45, F

I know that feeling it's 12:01am here and I can't sleep cause I'm over analyzing everything 😧

TxBtrflyX2 · 46-50, F

Why cant we just flip a switch and shut our brains off long enough to drift into a good sleep 😜

I hope you were able to get some rest @Empty

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