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What's something you want to stop doing but can't actually stop? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 6 months ago by 3volver to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (4 children)

Daydreaming. I'm sick of it, but I keep going there.

[–] Onlytanner 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Not to downplay your issue but I kinda wish I had something like this right now. I've been dealing with a lot of anxiety recently, to the point where my brain feels like it's short circuiting. I wish I had places I could go in my mind to escape.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

I get it, most of my life I've had episodes that are more like yours, and my brain just found this and it doesn't want to let go for a reason. The first couple of months I thought it was the best escape, but once I realized I couldn't stop, I've been despairing. I feel like I'm going mad but more quietly rather than explosively.

[–] foggy 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

When anxiety gets this bad, the answer for me is simple.

Exercise.

We all hate to hear it, but... If you can get to a zone where all you can think about is breathing, you will lose the capacity and bandwidth to keep ruminating over whatever's got you anxious.

I recommend hiking. It's just walking. Woods are calming. Mountains are relentless. There's always more hills to climb.

[–] tamal3 2 points 6 months ago

Fully agreed. Running turns my brain off for a little while, I feel calmer afterwards, AND I sleep better. It's a win-win-win.

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