How do I get my mind off of something!

I would like to help but you need to give more detail. But even with only the info that you wrote, I would suggest doing some intense meditation and yoga.

Perhaps you need to do more to resolve the issue so that you can get it off your mind.

put on some calm music you like and listen to yourself breath and let yourself fall asleep

can you tell us what it is i might be able to help.

Sex, intense exersize, hypnotherapy.

Lots and lots of exercise and prozac helped me get rid of a depressing, angering, lingering brain tic.

move a muscle…. you know the saying

You can try getting it out of your system by journaling your thoughts or talking to a friend to “let it out” then consciously trying to put it behind you.

You can try to put yourself completely in the moment, here and now, by focusing on the things around you and not focusing on the past or the future.

You can distract yourself with a book, game, movie, music, or hobby. Try to put your mind on something else.

You can try to “self soothe”. Try some aromatherapy, relaxation tapes, things like that.

You can try to make lemon-aid out of lemons by focusing on what you’ve learned from the experience, or perhaps helping others going through it (support groups or things like that.) For example the Mothers Against Drunk Driving group has channeled their anger to try to prevent further tragedies. Whatever you have been through perhaps you can learn and grow from it or help others through it. It would help you burn out the obsessive energy and let it go.

You can talk to a counselor.

i cant get my mind of something either. i will share if you do

it depends on what it is- if it’s that you’re feeling guilty for something you’ve done or as if you haven’t done enough for something you can change that and get closure. if it’s a phobia of something there’s therapy you can have and I suggest meditation.

I had something very disturbing tearing my mind apart recently as well. I just burnt myself out on it. Worrying about it SO much that it became ridiculous, and now I’m not worried at all. Even though the same amount of danger is present. I literally just forced panic attack after panic attack until my higher reasoning was forced to take over the issue (of which I have little or no control) and my emotions were left out of it.

Edit just realized how horrible that advice is. don’t induce panic attacks, lol.

A book my psychologist referred me to has also been helping. It’s called How to Make Yourself Happy and Remarkably Less Disturbable. It’s by Albert Ellis. It can help you deal with your upsettability, even in the face of great adversity. I think you should get it.

@zophu that book sounds great. Everyone gets worried about things. I’ve had things eat me up before and it seems like a lot of people relate. If you don’t wish to share your feelings here send them on a postcard to PostSecret – I’ve found it to be great therapy for years now.

The thing bothering me is thinking about death. I know, its horrible. There have been no deaths in my pretty far back past, if you know what i mean. I dont know why its bothering me.

@Kkrazy55 If you’re obsessing over images of death or something in a compulsive sort of way, you should probably see a psych doctor. But if you think you’re just going through a phase, then I’d just let it ride out. I don’t know. Death can be a weird thing to deal with on it’s own, but I bet there’s more to your fear than that.

@Kkrazy55 it’s completely natural to be afraid of death and good to be curious. Are you religious? Do you think you may be scared because you’re not religious or don’t feel connected to your religion? May I ask what age-ish you are? Are you scared of dying alone? There are a lot of scary things about death and I hope you find some comfort somehow. I’d suggest councelling for that.

The thing about death, I have found, is that there is always life that goes on after it. When you sleep at night, do you believe everyone else sleeps at the same time? No! When you die, when anyone dies, life goes on. There is no such thing as hopelessness, even in death. Don’t let your fear run too deep. Keep it on the surface where it belongs. Fear is a simple thing. So is death, come to think of it.

@Kkrazy55 I forgot to say – thanks for sharing your phobia!! Hopefully you’ll feel better for talking about it :)

Obsessive thoughts that cause you so much pain can make your life a living hell. See if you can get some short-term behaviour therapy. It is the fastest way to stop obsessive thoughts.

I’ve had that problem before, and the way I’ve learned to deal with it and make it better is to not “fight it”. When it starts to bother you, don’t fight it, just let it come. As soon as you try to discourage or suppress it, the thought only gets worse. Take deep breaths, relax, and let the bad thoughts come and pass over you. Eventually, the fear and anguish will lessen, and over time it will get better, until it disappears. It may come back again, but again, don’t fear it. Just do the same as before. Allow the bad thought(s) to come and pass through.

There’s an excellent book by Dr. Claire Weekes, entitled “Hope and Help For Your Nerves”. You can find it in the library, or order it in the bookstore. It talks about obsessive and intrusive, unwanted thoughts, and it’s a great “self-help” book for people who experience that. It’s not an uncommon problem. A lot of people experience it.

Good luck. ;)

@MRSHINYSHOES Let the fear and pain come and go naturally, that’s good advice.

I’m a total nerd for this, but I think I learned that lesson from the book Dune.

@Kkrazy55—I was afraid of death for awhile, but that was when I was considering a career in the Police Force, then it became easy for me to make a different career choice, after learning that I was to be a mother. I ofcourse did not want to subject anyone in my emmediate family to the same worries. So, I guess you can try all of the wonderful suggestions and get this thought put in the back burner. Good luck and thanks for sharing. your are a strong individual and your will survive anything that comes your way, just stay focused on the positive.

Loud music and an engaging activity. Hiking is good, biking is good. Card’s novels are good. And while Ben Bova isn’t my favorite author, you will be riveted to his Orion among the Stars.

@Kkrazy55 A fear of death is not abnormal. It’s when these thoughts become invasive and disruptive that you need to get some help.

There are specific techniques psychologists use to help people with this kind of problem. You will really benefit from the help of such a professional. It could actually save your life!

Find the nearest casino close to you and go. the lights, the sounds and the money you win will make you forget everything. works for me.

death will eventually come to everyone even me. i think about it a lot. is there life after death. or do i just die. what i do is have the most sinless fun i can have. I’ll give you some examples.

skydive
visit each state for a week
raise a pack of wolves
survive of the land for a month
horse racing
scuba dive
ride a wild bull or horse
compete in the Ididarod

@john65pennington thus begins a beautiful gambling addiction, lol

Have a stiff drink…

Take it head on and then get on with your life.