racing mind

[cherry]

Hi I am new here and wonder if anyone can help,my mind just will not stop racing ? I don't even know what I am thinking about but it scares me .Have done relaxation tried distraction but seems to be getting worse .
Am trying my best to cope without meds as I have great fear of those too,just feel like I am losing it ,any ideas welcome thanks.
Cherry

[Karen]

Hi Cherry

Welcome to the forum.

You might find the following information helpful:

First Steps (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/default.asp?t=cms&c=firststeps)

Symptoms (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/default.asp?t=cms&c=symptoms)

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How to CURE yourself ! The definitive guide here.. (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5357)
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Negative thoughts – dealing with
Dealing with negative thoughts (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7821)

Freedom from thoughts
Have you ever achieved freedom from your thoughts (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3184)

You will find a lot of help and support here.


Karen



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[lotus]

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[May Day]

Hi Cherry

Racing thoughts are quite common with anxiety and it happens to me too ... they can go round in circles and you feel like you're getting nowhere fast ... try to do something and focus on it, though don't make it something that is too taxing on you, then your thoughts should slow down


take care

May


The brightest, sunniest day may follow the darkest, stormiest night ... enjoy the sun

[shiv]

Hi Cherry,

i know what you're talking about- just one of those horrible symptoms of anxiety but it will get better.

Shiv x

[MrMonkey]

I find simple puzzles quite distracting. Try doing a crossword, card game or something similar. It helps me when I'm trying to get to sleep and my mind is racing.

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It's just my high anxiety getting to the best of me. I call him Bingbongilypoop. Then I can laugh at him cos he has a funny name. HAHA! [points]

[marie ross]

Hi Cherry

I have the same problem, my minds constantly on the go and i can never relax and chill out, i'm always thinking. I too am avoiding meds like the plague, but i find reading or watching tv a distraction (no medical dramas though!!!!) I usually end up falling asleep in front of the tv every night!!

Hope you can find something to distract you. Take care

Marie XXX

[cherry]

thanks to all ..will try follow advice today
Cherry

[Paddington]

hi dherry,so happy you have posted,told you you would get a warm welcome and lots of good advice too,will pm you2morrow,to reply to yours,keep on truvkin hun,you come to the right place,soz this a bit short but juust wanted tio say well done 4 posting:) love mary-rose.xxxxxxxxxxxx

we are all in the same boat and can guide each other ashore

[scoobygirl2005]

Hi Cherry.

Sorry to hear you are feeling like this. Have you spoken to your doctor about how you have been feeling? Do you see a councellor at all? Because that may help. I know that you mean about the racing mind, mine is constantly on the go. Makes me so tired. Perhaps if you went on some meds it may be a good idea. Hope this helps.

Scooby2005
x x