I have a problem with controlling my thoughts. I often dwell on existence, God, life in general and enter this state of mind where I can’t control my thoughts. Everything spirals into this panic state where I can look at something as stupid as shoe and question it. It’s almost like I’m in this dreamworld and I start thinking irrationally and get very scared and causes panic attacks. My doctor prescribed lexapro and a light dosage of aprozolam, but am still looking for further answers. Does anyone else have trouble with controlling their thoughts and have any good advice?
I certainly appreciate all the advice. I had something similar about 5 years ago and i took lexapro and it worked well for me, I just don’t necessarily relying on medication to feel good. i work full time have a wonderful, job, house, girl, it’s just all the big unanswered questions about life in general that will take over my whole mindset and scare me to death.
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you mentioned God, memorize scripture……….Phil 4:8 ,9 "Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." It pretty much comes down to whatever you put into your mind that’s what’s going to come out.
I went through same problem several years ago. I put myself in a Mental Clinic and they decided I should be ambulatory (go in at 8:00 A M and back home at 5:00 P M. Along with this and a renewal of prayer, It was the greatest experience I have ever been in and guess what became much closer to God. When I left after 3 months I was told I had helped a multitude of patients just by talking to them. God Bless You..
this is typical paranoia states you are in. you also sound like you might have someOCD–"obsessive compulsive disorder. you need to change doctors or medicines. the alpralszom (xanax) is good for the panic attacks but;, you dont need the lexapro. you need abilify and prosac for this disorder. my son has had the same problems. we finally found the right doctor for him. hope you feel better soon. good luck.
Get a "mantra" and repeat it over and over at you moments of weakness. Take deep breaths, and breathe slowly. If necessary, light a candle, stare at the flame for 30 seconds and then close your eyes for 30 seconds, and concentrate on seeing the flame while your eyes are closed. You CAN do it.
Relax. Breathe deeply and slowly. Drink water. Get some sleep. Tell yourself you are the "controller" and don’t let anyone else take control from YOU.
say "Breathe in…. breathe out…. " go get the candle.
I used to have this problem. My Psychiatrist diagnosed an anxiety disorder.
I was given anti-depressants and nitrazepam, however my problems did not ease until I took on a volunteering opportunity at our local mental health centre.
It did wonders for me. It brought me back to the day to day stuff I had previously abondoned.
I have time to work, spend with family/friends and on leisure pursuits now.
Before I would just think, and think and think and too much thinking causes both depression and anxiety, leading to the kind of situation you find yourself in.
If you do not have have job, find yourself a volunteering opportunity, even if it’s just once or twice a week. It really does help!!!
All the time.
At first I thought I needed medication. You will soon realize that’s for the birds. Just because you don’t think like everyone else doesn’t mean you need to medicate to fit in. Unless you actually do have a panic disorder, which doesn’t sound like the case here. Those come with intense physical reactions that are involuntary. Things like fainting, sweating, time distortions, nausea, etc.
Embrace your thoughts! Read up on philosophy or other things you are thinking about, you will find that many other people have the same thoughts/feelings. I recommend "God’s Debris" – a nice little thought experiment about God and existence. It blew my mind away.
But if you really do become genuinely frightened by your thoughts, seek the help of a physician or psychiatrist before they become irrational. Thoughts of suicide are never to be entertained or left running rampant in your mind.
Best of luck to you.
Holy crap I took lexapro/ and Lexotan as a teen, They are f**king weird man, I know where your coming from. Seriously man. I stopped taking drugs (including meds) years ago, and live a solid happy life.
The only thing I could say to you is, watch what you eat, and or watch a comedy (to distract you from thinking to much)
Also and this sounds like I’m saying your selfish but think about how you can resolve other peoples problems rather than your own, It’ll take the weight off your own problems and help you realise that your not in that much difficulty.
Change your diet, you might be surprised how much better you feel.
And just occupy yourself with something different, whatever hobby,makes you happy. It takes time, but it helped me a lot.
Hope you come back around man!
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