Problem: Thinking too much...

@enigma13 (372)
Philippines
July 31, 2011 12:19pm CST
As Maria Mena's song goes, "I've been walking around all day thinking.I think I have a problem. I think I think too much." Do you think you think too much?
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@sais06 (1284)
• Philippines
2 Aug 11
Hi enigma! Oh sure I'm one of those who think too much at times. There were instances that it resulted good but most of the time turns out very unlikely. Thinking too usually makes my mind stressed and makes me depressed. I over-think when there are situations that I'm uncertain of especially of the things to come or happen. The good thing I found in it is that I can anticipate as much possibilities as I could that might happen, but that is if I don't end up getting depressed. When we always think too much, our mind sometimes goes beyond the reality because we are afraid of so many things and that brings bad effects to us. This usually happens when we are alone. So try to be busy physically or have some activities even when you're alone so that too much thinking will be reduced if not eliminated. Have a good day!
@sais06 (1284)
• Philippines
5 Aug 11
I guess it wouldn't have hurt even if we think too much as long as we don't let it eat us. You have already said which part we've been wrong. Sometimes it's good to think of what we have done as an assessment, or the things that might be or will so that we can anticipate ahead what we should do next. It's just that we should not let those thoughts drown us. I'm also learning bit by bit and I'm happy with the results. I hope you'll be able to overcome it too.
@enigma13 (372)
• Philippines
5 Aug 11
Thank you for sharing your thoughts... I really do hope I can change this bad habit of mine...
@enigma13 (372)
• Philippines
2 Aug 11
we have the same experience. my over thinking leads to depression at times. i think about things that could've been, might have been, will be... you get the picture... and i let it eat me. you're right. i SHOULD learn to focus my energy on ther things instead of thinking too much...
@savypat (20216)
• United States
31 Jul 11
All my life I loved to worry, I would take each problem apart until it was in small pieces, then I got to worry over each possibility. What a stupid waste of energy and time. I can only do what I can and then I ask for help. If there is nothing I can do I let it go. The world will do what the world does and the only true control I have is limited to a tiny part. When you get old enough you understand that your time is limited and if you can become wise you put that time toward things that you can do.
@enigma13 (372)
• Philippines
31 Jul 11
very well stated savypat... i do worry too much and i let my worries eat too much of my time... maybe one day, i'll be as wise as you are and realize that life is too short to worry it away...
@savypat (20216)
• United States
31 Jul 11
You know what the problem is and you can start to be wise right now, why wait. I was just a slow learner. Thanks for the award
@enigma13 (372)
• Philippines
31 Jul 11
no problem.. your comment was really insightful... you're right... what the heck am i waiting for? i'm a slow learner as well.. maybe i should start now... who knows how long it will take for me to quit this "vice" of mine...
@urbandekay (18278)
31 Jul 11
No, I think harder, quicker and smarter all the best urban
@enigma13 (372)
• Philippines
1 Aug 11
i think hard - check! i think quick - check! i think smart - i don't think so... i should add thinking smart to my checklist... thanks urban... =)
@megamatt (14292)
• United States
2 Aug 11
You know I think that is a problem with many people. Humans are analytical animals, they like to look at everything a lot of the time. And I'd be lying if I said that I didn't over think a lot of things. There are times where I look at a situation and over complicate some matters to a degree that while not intentional, it is just something that pollutes the level of fun and enjoyment that I might have. So yes, there are times where I think a little too much. Of course there are times where thinking to an excessive level can be a good thing. It has gotten me out of a few fixes, that much is for sure. Of course it has time where it has gotten me into a different sort of trouble. Its a good thing to think but there are times where we think far too much, that much is for certain.
@enigma13 (372)
• Philippines
2 Aug 11
You made very good points. Control is the key here, which I don't have. I let my thinking get the best of me most of the times and it often gets me into trouble. =(
• Philippines
31 Jul 11
I don't see anything wrong in thinking too much so long as you're not thinking of bad things and if it's necessary for you to think. Thinking is a good exercise for our brains. I also think a lot of stuff when I'm alone, trying to see what will I do if a I will be in a certain situation, what should I do tomorrow, or Should I be doing something worthy instead of sitting and thinking? :)
@enigma13 (372)
• Philippines
1 Aug 11
my brain is "over-exercised" i think... if there is such a word... the last part of your comment made me laugh... maybe i should avoid wasting my time thinking and focus my energy on doing more productive things...
• Pakistan
1 Aug 11
It happens when you spend most of your time alone. You always look on the negative side of the picture. You should indulge yourself in some household work or contact some friend, have a chat with a family member. You can also visit some park or play ground to see life because in the park you will see birds, how free and simple is their life? In the playground you will see small children playing and giving you a lesson of carelessness and freedom. So, stop thinking and be positive and enjoy your life. Sometimes we make our life boring ourselves by narrow mindedness. Look around yourself and be happy. No thoughts no worries.
@enigma13 (372)
• Philippines
1 Aug 11
i do spend most of my time alone. i'm a home-body. i enjoy watching children play though. they are so carefree. negativity is what i need to eradicate. i should work on that.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
31 Jul 11
There are times when I think too much and it gets me in trouble or in a bad mood. Not always the best Idea to think, especially when it's over thinking. I usually can say "you need to just stop and relax" to myself and it works, other times I over think and it gets me in trouble.
@enigma13 (372)
• Philippines
31 Jul 11
I wish that would work for me... But no can do.. all i do is think.. and even though I want to stop, my mind won't... maybe i'm just too stupid that I can't control even my own mind..