Exhausted

Sacrament

Well-known member
I feel like I'm going insane. I am constantly worried, constantly stressed, my heart is in a constant battle with my mind and I have such terrible thoughts from having such an active mind that it truly makes me feel like I'm going to have a nervous breakdown someday.

I don't know what to try. I've tried meditating but my heartbeat's louder than my breathing; I've tried meditating with music and it sort of helped but it still feels like it's not the way to go. I want a healthy body and a healthy mind, but my body is always too tired and I'm always too exhausted to do anything else after studying/working and so forth. I want to travel but I don't want to spend money because I do not have the best job in the world and money needs to be prioritized.

I want my own happiness to come from within myself and not to depend on someone else, which is dangerous.

What has worked for you? What have you done that made you think to yourself "wow, this is really working"? I was reading this post by FreedomFighter and I'm really close to purchasing said book (I've read reviews and it really seems to focus on what troubles "us" the most).

Also, to those of you who've found books that have changed your life for the better, books that helped your SA and fear of other people, what books do you recommend?

Another thing I am trying is to look at myself in the mirror and compliment myself by saying things like "I am a good writer/a good photographer/a good musician" or "I am handsome". Sounds silly, but it sure beats negative thoughts.

Your turn.
 
Sacrament said:
Also, to those of you who've found books that have changed your life for the better, books that helped your SA and fear of other people, what books do you recommend?

ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) has helped me a lot. There are currently half a dozen (or more) ACT self-help workbooks available. One of the best is The Happiness Trap.

www.thehappinesstrap.com
 
Top