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So indecisive

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bubblyr · 10/04/2025 19:46

I am driving myself crazy with indecision, I don't know if it's a stress response. Sometimes I'm very decisive, weirdly for big choices like holiday, buying a car etc I find it easier to decide somehow. But other times I overthink a decision to the 1 millionth degree and go over and over every possible choice.
Today for example, I told myself I would get a takeaway for dinner. I spent all afternoon thinking about what I'd like to have, got home from work and looked online to see what I fancied again. I sat for over an hour going back and forth unable to make a choice. I've ended up going to the shops and buying the same thing as every other night! It sounds ridiculous but feel very distressed after it with a tension headache and anxiety, even though I am aware it's just a dinner and doesn't matter. Has anyone else ever experienced this sort of thing?

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Fluffyflipflop · 10/04/2025 19:52

I listened to a podcast once where a woman (scientist) basically said that often there is no “right” decision. Her advice was to decide quickly (even at random) and then put your efforts into making the decision right.

She was probably more nuanced than that, but that has stuck in my head and it helps me sometimes.

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