Mental Chatter

[Crystal Berry]

Is your mind constantly recycling past moments? Does your mind wonder off so much that it distracts you from the present? I have this issue sometimes and it makes it difficult to concentrate on something because my mind has a tendency to wander off, often reminding me of random past events (usually embarrassing ones). Sometimes I'm just enjoying myself taking a long walk around the neighborhood, then suddenly I will think about things I'd rather not remind myself of. It makes it hard to play games, watch movies, and pay attention to class. Sometimes I wish I could just let go completely and snap out of it, so that I can resume my present activities with a clear and focused mind. So does anyone else have this problem from time to time?

 

[NidoKingdra]

Huh, well I kinda feel like I spend my entire life in that sort of state. >.>

There are moments of clarity now and then but I rarely know what to do with them.

 

[pkmin3033]

My mind wanders an awful lot sometimes, although usually it's when I'm not doing anything. I'm the sort of person who can get so absorbed in what they're doing I can block out anything shy of being physically moved...and even then, it has to be more than a nudge to get my attention. If my mind starts wandering, I can stop it from wandering by doing something.

 

[Nolafus]

I was taking my lunch today, and my coworker walked back and forth in front of me for a couple of minutes until I realized that he was there. I wasn't looking down, and I was staring directly forward. I space out constantly, and on really bad days I can't hold a conversation because I'll zone out in the middle of it. Sometimes I can't concentrate on anything at all, and it really bugs me.

 

[Corrin]

I do this a bit too much than I'd like. I have to constantly remind myself to concentrate on the here and now and not worry about the past, I can't change it.

 

[Somewhere_]

Yea, when this happens, I dont even see reality. I am so out of focus, it is like i am staring into the thing I am thinking about and not the real life. Its a nice escape if you ask me, unless I am thinking about the past.

 

[Evening]

I'm always reminded of some events, and I can't seem to forget about them. It's a factor of my depression sometimes.

 

[theunversed]

its happening too frequently for me now. and it keeps me up at night. mainly past memories and regrets

 

[Juno]

I spend about 3-4 hours a day commuting so yes, my mind does wander a bit during those times. I don't think I really dwell on negative thoughts though, I just tend to think about a lot of stuff when I'm on the train alone.

But mostly I just listen to music and check my phone. Or nap.

 

[Super Prism]

It happens to me really badly, especially before I go to sleep. Sometimes it'll keep me up for hours! It's always something really embarassing that happened ages ago... I wish I had more control over my mind. >n<

 

[starseed galaxy auticorn]

Oh gawd... you don't want to know what goes through my mind. O_O I mean, not that it's bad or anything. I mean, it's just ****ing weird. Most of what is accountable in my mind results in me being very random. XD I also have horrible anxiety, so when I start thinking of something... it won't let me be for hours. :c I'm also like what you have said. Though, I can usually find a remedy to these things by listening to music.