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To wonder what is like to have a healthy mind?

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Passionfruitsndorange · 18/09/2026 11:37

One that lives in the present, is able to compartmentalise, doesn’t overthink, ruminates.

If I have a problem I got over and over it again, it is exhausting, I feel like I live frequently on my mind. Only able to full relax on holidays on when I sleep.

What treatments will help?

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TheEasterBunny3 · 20/09/2026 08:11

Im like this but have never knowingly done anything to be like it - I think its just the way I am. My DH & one DC are the opposite & we do struggle to relate to each others experiences sometimes.

I think Im naturally resilient & trust myself & my judgement so I dont overthink anything. When I do have a 'big' decision to make I am logical & research my options but once I've made my decision I dont go over it again or question myself.

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Passionfruitsndorange · 20/09/2026 11:13

slowlyslowlycatchonkey · 20/09/2026 07:34

Solution focused hypnotherapy helps you to create new neural pathways in your brain which encourages positive thoughts, feelings and actions.
plus you only need around 10 sessions.

I am definitely trying this. Thanks

I am tired of this overthinking and worrying

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Passionfruitsndorange · 20/09/2026 11:16

Acommonreader · 18/09/2026 18:27

Me too. I don’t know how someone else can replicate it unfortunately!
I don’t think about the past at all and little about the future bar normal planning eg pension etc. I don’t worry about my dc , I automatically expect they will be fine.
if something is out of my control I don’t give it any headspace.
If it’s in my control, I’ll do my best to sort it then see what happens.

I totally appreciate that I’m lucky in this mindset and it’s probably the result of a very mundane ( in a good way) , problem free childhood and life.

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What is your mind doing all day instead?

Mine is busy even when I am doing excercise, cooking, etc

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slowlyslowlycatchonkey · 20/09/2026 12:16

Passionfruitsndorange · 20/09/2026 11:13

I am definitely trying this. Thanks

I am tired of this overthinking and worrying

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Check out Inspired to change -they are an amazing team of hypnotherapists and they all offer a free one hour consultation.

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Passionfruitsndorange · 20/09/2026 11:16

What is your mind doing all day instead?

Mine is busy even when I am doing excercise, cooking, etc

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This was quite a difficult question!
Without wanting to sound absolutely idiotic, sometimes my mind isn’t doing anything- I think about whatever I’m doing- work, driving, cooking. I only really think about now . Bar the usual mum thoughts- have I washed the school shirts, wormed the cat, bought bananas……
I also have music in my head a lot, I often sing in my head to something I like.
Currently ironing, listening to the radio, wine on the go. Nothing else in my head at all , maybe I’m a bit brainless!

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