I think i am losing my mind????
These types of thoughts are common when someone has depression, so in a sort of odd way, you actually have quite normal thoughts and feelings for someone who is depressed. You probably fit into the category of low-level depression called dysthymia, where people are not depressed enough to seek help, but the problems are bad enough that they affect many aspects of a person's life. You might consider visiting a family doctor to see about a prescription for an antidepressant. You might be surprised how quickly these sort of thoughts disappear. I had the same problem and i finally went to the doctor after I seriously considered killing someone in a grocery store because their cart bumped into my cart. I walked straight out of the store without my groceries because i was worried that i might actually do more than think about it. The whole experience was so scary that i couldn't ignore the situation any more. The doc put me on a combo of wellbutrin and prozac, and i quit having dark thoughts, and my mood and energy level both improved substantially.
What does it feel like to lose your mind?
Summary: To me, it felt like I was desperately powerless and falling into a deep dark hole.The story: When I was in my mid 20's, I was married with two young children and leading a start-up. I was in trouble because I had a undiagnosed mild bipolar condition, didn't have any grasp of my emotions, was very sensitive, wasn't involved in my home life and didn't know how unhappy I had made my wife.But then a sequence of events:My business was funded and I began to operate out of my depth, both professionally and in terms of maturity.My father died suddenly of a heart attack aged 54.I started to smoke hydroponic marijuana, eventually daily, and in order to sleep. (Often I would smoke on a small balcony off the main bedroom and aim to stagger into bed when I couldn't take any more.)I started to perform badly at work / the business failed and I had to lay off staff.I became increasingly estranged from my wife despite our living together.My obsession with my business saw me ignore the fact that I had no income and I paid no attention to the effect this would have at home.I responded aggressively to my wife and was negligent with my kids.I started to experience infrequent explosive noises in my head when I was going to sleep.One night, my wife waited until I was stoned (I was safer to deal with) and then in bed she told me that she had signed a lease and that she and the kids were leaving. Instantly I knew she was doing the right thing and I didn't try to argue.I started to break down - shaking, crying and I had a strong, clear sense that I was standing on the edge of an enormous inverted cone-like abyss. I was looking into a deep black swirling hole. I felt myself falling and in desperation I cried out a single word - "HELP!" - and a short time later I fell asleep.
How would you know you’ve lost your mind?
Writing, it seems, has forever romanticized mental illness in the global zeitgeist to the point where it’s no longer possible for any non-professional to truly understand it.On that note, I, a non-professional, will attempt to explain it. Hypocrisy ftw!Losing my mind is not a difficult thing to notice unless it is subtle, in which case it would no longer qualify as ‘losing my mind’ so much as ‘recognizing my mental illness’. I know words don’t matter to everyone, but they ought to matter when discussing something like this - being diagnosed as mentally ill and becoming aware that you’ve ‘lost your mind’ are essentially the same thing only in terms of the fact that they both involve mental illness, but such a comparison ignores the massive gap in degree.Want an example? Bipolar disorder cannot be compared to paranoid schizophrenia. In one, your moods rapidly shift and the problem can almost be considered mechanical in nature; you are basically a defective machine, but a very treatable one. In the other, reality itself is difficult or impossible to discern; you are still a defective machine to be treated, but the experience is nowhere near the same thing.How would I know I’ve lost my mind? I’d compare my current mental state to the most recent mental state I would consider ‘sane’, and if the discrepancy is vast, I’ve lost my mind. Simple.Philosophy is essentially unshackled science - too in love with itself to notice its own flaws. This problem seems difficult until it isn’t.
How come i lose my mind when i drink?
18yo male. okay so ive been noticing lately, i been slowly like losing my mind when i drink. like at first when i got drunk i might you know get mad and maybe punch somthing when i was by myself, soon i was cutting and burning myself just breaking down trying to figure out why im so different from everyone else like why cant i have friends or family, not asking for pitty there im just saying i know why i drink. but just friday i got drunk and started huffing while i was wasted this is sumthing i would never normally do. like i just wanted to sufficate myself with it. why is it lately when i drink i lose my mind? like i just want to get my hands on any and every drug. why? i know the obvious answer here is gonna be quit drinking but thats not an option i just need to know why i do these other things so i can stop myself from doing it. Thanks!!
How to make my mind strong?
since last few months , I am facing this issue that i am afraid of going in public and little things start worrying me a lot , my body is in tension mode always .. i consulted a psychaitrist and he says that my mind has lost the vitamins which fights with problems , so he gave me anti-depression pills .. I dont want to take that, I want to make my mind strong again because i WAS strong few monthes back .. Do you have any valid suggestions ?
I think I'm losing my mind. What should I do?
Lao Tzu said:"Thoughts become Words,Words become Actions,Actions become Habits,Habits become Character, andCharacter defines who you are."So - when you should be concerned is if you feel like turning those thoughts into actions. In your case, that would be monstrous in the extreme. If you're concerned that your thoughts may become actions, then it's time to seek out a professional. This is nothing to be ashamed of, because we all need professional help some time.On the other hand - if you feel like there's no chance those thoughts will become actions --- then they will just remain as thoughts - and you could try mental exercises to alter the chemical makeup of your brain to have a much more positive outlook in life.Here's how you do that:Step 1. Place a pen and paper by your bedStep 2. Each night, before you go to bed, think as hard as you can about the current best thing in your life. This can be as simple as as having 2 working hands, legs, or eyes - to liking sunsets or puppies - to something like "I have a loving parent." Anything really. Just try hard. If you can't think of anything, then you can copy an item down that you've already written on your list. Step 3. Write down that "Best thing" on your paper. Try hard to come up with something different each night.Step 4. Each morning, read your list, and smileStep 5. After about a month, you'll have a list of great things on your paper. And you'll begin to feel differently about life. Your thoughts will change toward much more positive thinking. After 3 months - you should feel like a new and much happier person.Those images and that feeling of "weird" should disappear.Best of luck,S
Can I lose my mind from anxiety?
It can feel like that sometimes!It’s not anxiety that hurts you, it’s your fight against anxiety. Check out this video by Dr Russ Harris
Anxiety - Losing my mind?
Yes, anxiety can cause all of these feelings. Next time you get a panic attacks (I hope you don't...) try these self help methods, they were very helpful to me: 1. When a Panic Attack Comes – Listen to Your Thoughts Take a deep breath and listen to your thoughts. Do you like you are going to die? Validate this idea. Does it make sense? Is there any evidence that you are going to die right now? Remind yourself – your difficulty to breath, your chest pain or back pain and your heart racing – is caused by the panic attacks and nothing else! Write it down on a peace of paper a few times. Now, replace this feeling with positive ideas. This may seem difficult, but if you challenge your anxious ideas and prove them wrong (hey, another minute has passed and you’re still not dying!), they will fade away. Put on the mental brakes and ignore the scary thoughts. 2. Practice Relaxation Methods You should devote about 20 minutes for relaxation exercises every day. At least at first. These will reduce the stress that often leads to anxiety and panic attacks. Go to a quiet room, sit down comfortably and take a deep breath. When you exhale, imagine that all your fear and anxiety leaves your body along with the air from your lungs. You can imagine that these thoughts are a swarm of black little creatures that you are releasing from your body. Next, lie down and beginning with your toes, tense and relax each muscle with your eyes closed. Tense with inhale, release with exhale. These are proven and guaranteed methods for relaxation for thousands of years. Allow yourself to remain relaxed for 5 more minutes, now you can return to your activities.
How do you know you're losing your mind?
If you are asking yourself this, you are probably not. A person who is losing their mind is likely not aware. I’ve worked with some clinically significant people who were experiencing extreme states, and they were not aware of what was going on. Or they were, but just did not care or want to acknowledge it.But on a clinical note, there are both psychological and physical tests and assessments to help professionals to figure that out. Philosophically, it is up for debate. Is hearing/seeing things that are not there consider losing your mind or awakening to a new way of being? Are you able to function or does it significantly impact your life?If you are concerned with any new way of thinking, you should seek medical or professional attention immediately.