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To wonder what it’s like to have a quiet mind?

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GrumpyWombat · 31/01/2025 21:03

I’ve been referred for an ADHD assessment and I think I’ve only just realised that not everyone has a mishmash of constant thoughts/dialogue going on in their brain… I’m becoming quite overwhelmed when it comes to tasks at work and at home and it’s playing on my mind a lot. I do thinks like Google answers to questions I’m thinking about a lot, I have to play a game while I’m watching TV and still find my mind wandering. Getting to sleep if I’m not absolutely shattered is hard work. I’ve been on anxiety meds on and off for 16 years…

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Youcanttakeanelephantonthebus · 31/01/2025 21:09

My DH has a quiet mind, I imagine his to be an empty room with a frog in the corner that occasionally ribbets.

Mine is shouting constantly but DC both diagnosed with ADHD so suspect it's inherited. I can only go to sleep listening to something otherwise my mind just whirls.

Gardeninging · 31/01/2025 21:08

I'm not sure many people have a completely quiet mind, it's just that some people are better at rising above the endless chatter and just ignoring it. Not letting it matter.

GrumpyWombat · 31/01/2025 21:06

PizzaPunk · 31/01/2025 21:04

I don't think I know anyone with a quiet mind?

Most people have constant running dialogues and songs going on.

See I thought this…but then I’m pretty sure my husband has a quiet mind 😂😂😂

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hashimotosucks · 31/01/2025 21:05

My mind is very quiet. Barely thinking at all!

PizzaPunk · 31/01/2025 21:04

I don't think I know anyone with a quiet mind?

Most people have constant running dialogues and songs going on.