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Why will my brain never slow down?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 13, 2016
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In my experience, it's usually because of a lack of closure. Maybe you didn't like the way you ended a conversation with someone, or perhaps you're anxious about an event, etc. It could be any number of things that keep your mind racing all day and well into the night. My advice, as well as personal way of dealing with it, is to have a hobby you love to do. Make sure you have a cool down hour or two every day where you just focus on one thing and let the world pass you by without focusing too hard on it. Just take some chilled out time for yourself, it's always important :)
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Profile: freetotalk1
freetotalk1 on May 14, 2016
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I can totally relate to this. While taking tests, I always have to reread the same thing many times because my mind wanders 24/7. It does happen though, everyone is different.
Profile: Alwaysdreamin
Alwaysdreamin on Apr 13, 2015
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Sometimes our brains work overtime. You over think, over analysis, and may have trouble sleeping at night. Does this sound like you? Try to think of this as a positive if you can. Your brain can possibly work on multiple things at one time that others cannot. Also, some people whose brains work like this also experience hyperfocus, which can be a very good side effect. Try to make some nighttime habits for a restful sleep but realize that your brain is working and you can use this in a positive way with some practice and a restful night of sleep.
Profile: HealingLotus
HealingLotus on May 3, 2015
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Because your caught in your fight or flight reflex. The lower part of your brain, the brain stem. It's a symptom of anxiety. Your brain wont slow down until it feel it's safe.
Profile: AngeliCaly
AngeliCaly on Apr 28, 2016
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Deep breath in through your nose, out through your mouth. Focus on 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell and 1 thing you can taste. This will focus your mind on the present, the things you can currently affect, xx
Profile: colourfulMagic87
colourfulMagic87 on Apr 15, 2016
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When we are anxious our brains can tend to go into overdrive, and you can otherthink as everything speeds up. I found it helpful to learn some relaxing tecniques, listening to meditation and relaxation music to quieten the mind. Also deep breathing is very good, to concentrate on your breathing. This can also be used when having a panic attack, breath deeply through your nose then out through your mouth slowly, Imagine all your stresses and strains flowing out of your mouth as you exhail, then good as you breath in. Also to quieten your mind I find reading really help me, esp befor sleep.
Profile: aestheticmind
aestheticmind on Jul 1, 2016
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Probably you've been thinking too much recently. It stresses you. You accelerate your thoughts too much. Give them a break and start talking to people instead of resolving things in your head.
Profile: CrispPerspective
CrispPerspective on Feb 26, 2015
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Usually for me is I am trying to do what too many things at once and will overwhelm myself without even noticing till I am already at that point. What I found is sometimes I need to take a moment and just breath before taking on another activity.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 3, 2015
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Having anxiety, OCD, or any other mental illness that causes "refreshing thoughts" is not your fault. There are ways to help get through them, however, and it depends entirely on the person. Temporary distractions, hobbies you can get lost in, etc. work best for me.
Profile: Naturallyhappy00
Naturallyhappy00 on Jul 15, 2016
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Your brain probably won't slow down because you have a lot going on in your life that you're trying to handle at one time which is causing your brain to go all around
Profile: UnicornLoves
UnicornLoves on Dec 26, 2018
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Hey there! You seem to be having trouble slowing your brain down... this is one of the signs of adhd. It is recommended that you get yourself tested from a professional. Try searching for adhd symptoms on the Internet. There are loads of quizzes out there! After having a look at these, if you feel like you might have adhd, you can go to a professional to get tested. Some of the symptoms are hyperactivity, restlessness, fidgeting, and trouble paying attention.
Profile: Mercedes
Mercedes on Apr 9, 2016
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Because you're awesome! Thinking is a wonderful but burdensome thing. To slow down those crazy race tracks in your brain, focus on one positive thing (getting lost in how beautiful Tangled is or reading some stupid chick lit can do it for me)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 30, 2016
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It sounds as though you are not taking enough "you" time to relax. Try some relaxation methods. Try doing something you love to do
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Anonymous on May 10, 2016
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because you keep thinking about some situation again again ,so mind get the same thought again and again ,and brain could not be slow down
Profile: courteousAcai3754
courteousAcai3754 on May 13, 2016
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whenever that happens to me its usually because i didn't say something i wanted to say
Profile: JollyBeans
JollyBeans on May 18, 2016
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Your brain is constantly trying to solve problems, it's a never ending machine. But as with most machines, they can be very useful, if used correctly, but also damaging if used incorrectly. You control your mind, you alone. If you don't like a thought, you can tell your brain to stop thinking it. While it may be a bit of a beast to tame, you can make it work for you with some practice, instead of against you. Don't let your brain control you, you control you, it's just a tool to help you do that.
Profile: zainishere
zainishere on Jun 11, 2016
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When you feel yourself going into overdrive, stop everything that you are doing. Shut the electronics off, put the work aside. If needed, go to another room, or nearby quiet place. Take a few deep, slow breaths. Close your eyes. Stretch your neck, back, arms, and legs.
Profile: hopefulocean27
hopefulocean27 on Jun 15, 2016
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You have a lots of energy in yourself. So, I suggest you do a lots of physical work to overcome this. The more you get tired the more slower your brain works
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 17, 2016
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Because sometimes, you focus on everything at the same time. And the more you want your thoughts to stop, the more you think about them.
Profile: Remina
Remina on Jul 14, 2016
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Sometimes the brain is very active because you have a lot on your mind. It can slow down. You just have to get all those thoughts out. What I do when I can't still my thoughts is write them all down on paper then make it into a ball. Other peoples go for walks.
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