cycling thought

[jwdconn]

Can someone please give me a few ideas to help me! My mind never shuts off! I am constantly and rapidly running through thoughts 24/7! It is so bad that I sometimes become obsessed with an idea that I have and have to go do it right then or I. Can't settle down at all. I would love to have a calm mind for just a few minutes! Please help!

[kurlywurly]

Yoga really helps me, particularly kundalini yoga really focus on what I'm doing and keeping my mind occupied

[BipolarBear75]

Hi, that sounds like my "mission mode" which doesn't happen AS much as it used to now that I have a good "cocktail" going. I understand completely however, having a hard time with advice on how to stop it. The only way I have stopped it was to go through with what I was obssessing about.....not always good choices but some were harmless. In some cases, I gave my debit card to someone to hold to prevent from doing significant damage to my bank account. With others I wouldn't stop till I achieved what I was obssessiving over....so.....not helpful except to say I get it....you are not alone.

My son gets that even more than I do....then again, we haven't got the right cocktail for him yet. He will not think of anything else and will manipulate circumstances and people to get it done.

[some1nthecrowd]

I used to get that, it would be the strangest things cause I would think one thought and it would grow and grow and grow until it was obsessive. And even now on medication I still get it, but very rarely. What I find helps the most is if I keep a daily routen of excersizing. It seems that it would use just enough energy to calm my mind. Maybe try going for a walk or run each night after dinner. Everyones different, hope that helps!

[lindahand]

Rapid thoughts can be the sign of an impending manic episode. It is a good idea to get this checked out by a pdoc. I also found for myself that an antipsychotic was the only thing that would shut my brain up. Used to get this all the time. Now I seldom get it.

[ILADVOCATE]

   When I feel overactive or agitated I usual try to do something that will accomplish something and also calm me down like clean the house or organize things. Also I sometimes take a long walk. If I feel upset in general I call other people I know. Sometimes support groups have been of help. However although this happens from time to time I did know if I felt that way all the time and it didn't stop the best thing was to let my psychiatrist know. It would be essential to speak to your psychiatrist as generally medication should work to prevent this and these kind of episodes should occur only occasionally. It would also be good to think back as to when this started and discuss that with your psychiatrist as well.