Posted by Joslynn on January 7, 2005, at 12:48:22
In reply to Re: Feeling Like a Slacker (long) » Joslynn, posted by mair on January 7, 2005, at 12:24:15
It is much better now than it was several years ago. I am on antideps and that may have helped, also, I am trying to make myself stop as soon as it starts.
I think I will always ruminate too much though, even though it's better than before. The worst part is that it takes up mental space I could be using for other things. I particularly obsess about dating stuff and relationships, more than the norm.
It helps me to read complicated fiction books or to exercise. , It also helps to write in my journal LESS often. I know that journal writing is therapeutic for many people, but I would use it as a rumination tool. I would ruminate in my journal, turning over every nuance of a conversation, then I would reread the entries, re-ruminating about what I wrote the first time! Not good.
I still keep a journal, but more of a prayer journal, where I record gratitude and prayers. I don't write down every word of every conversation I may have with a date or coworker.
It is better but still a struggle.
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