Do you spend too much time in your head
By Joni
@joni1215 (394)
United States
November 6, 2011 2:42pm CST
I often find this is the case for me. I
can't find too many things that can get
me out of there either. Sometimes a really
good tv show will do it or movies. I recently
found that sewing will get me out.
What are some things you use to help to
get you out of there?
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6 responses
@Rockburgh (31)
• United States
8 Nov 11
I consider you lucky, in that you can escape your mind merely with a television show. It seems that, if well-made, such a series serves only to deepen one's mental entrenchment. If it is not, what is the purpose of watching?
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@CelticSoulSister (1640)
• Southend-On-Sea, England
7 Nov 11
I live in my head most of the time, but it's OK for me as it's the place I'm most comfortable in. Other people seem to think it's bizarre, but I see that as their problem. At least inside of my head I'm not being stressed by the world outside of it. Watching a very absorbing movie or something seems as if it's taking me outside of my head, but after it's finished, I just realise that it's been responding to part of what's in my head and taking me further in there, if that makes sense.
@CelticSoulSister (1640)
• Southend-On-Sea, England
7 Nov 11
I think I'm (lately) possibly starting to realise that I do shut myself away from other people a lot, but on the other hand I do find people's habits, like the noises they make etc., really irritating. Not sure what the pathway out of our heads is really. If I discover one, I'll let you know. Have a good day :-)
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@joni1215 (394)
• United States
11 Nov 11
Maybe those other people annoy us but they
may also be offering us an opportunity to
discover why they annoy us and the opportunity
for personal growth. I know it stinks sometimes.
There are some opportunities I have to walk away
from. And I am sure it's the same for you.
@GardenGerty (160721)
• United States
6 Nov 11
I have used the computer mostly to get out of there. I talk with others and sometimes help others. I have even made new friends that I have met. I need to unbury my machine and sew more. I enjoy it.
@joni1215 (394)
• United States
6 Nov 11
I do that too but I find I am spending all my time
on the computer so I think that is virtual living.
I want to get active in my own life again. By all
means get your sewing machine out and make some
things. I like sewing for others more than myself
and I have no idea why. I have made things for
myself and really enjoyed wearing them so who knows
what my hang up is. I love making little kids clothes.
My husband suggested that I make some for the orphanage
that is near by. Not a bad idea. I might look into that.
@Masihi (4413)
• Canada
6 Nov 11
Yes, I used to do that a lot, and it really made me think too much, make mountains out of molehills, and well...generally caused me to be an annoyance to other people. So now I'm out walking or knitting, or reading, and when I do think I mainly think about G-d and the Bible, that sort of thing.
@Liliac26 (557)
• Romania
7 Nov 11
I guess any activity that you enjoy doing does the trick. Or just keeping busy. I don't have too much time to spend in my head right now, so I don't do too much over-thinking. But in more normal times, going out, having friends around, reading, movies, even crosswords, help me concentrate on other things instead of my own thoughts.
@joni1215 (394)
• United States
7 Nov 11
I try to stay busy but one does need to do
some thinking. I think I spent too much time
running from myself when I was younger and
it has caught up to me. Most of the time if
I am watching tv I have to be crocheting or
doing something else. I have a real hard time
with focusing right now.
