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Zerathios t1_j7ts44q wrote

Reply to comment by tullystenders in [Image] Just do it! by Tasty-Window

I would think this relates to a person laying in bed and just repeating thoughts of worry about things that need to be done but what if x and y happens that would change A1 into A2 but that would mean Z.

Sometimes thinking is the enemy to your wellbeing. It sure is for me sometimes.

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v4m t1_j7tp5oe wrote

Reply to comment by onlooker61 in [Image] Just do it! by Tasty-Window

Just to say, rumination is well acknowledged by psychologists. Some people just don’t do it, and others spend a huge chunk of their lives ruminating. It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t think, it just means recognise when it’s of no benefit, and try to eliminate it.

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v4m t1_j7tp1cd wrote

Reply to comment by tullystenders in [Image] Just do it! by Tasty-Window

The idea is to identify when you’re overthinking, and identify when it’s not solving a problem. If you’re thinking about a relatively small mistake you made a few weeks ago, you’re probably overthinking. If you’re deciding what to do with your day or thinking about how to apologise to someone, you’re solving a problem (but there’s a limit before it becomes overthinking or ruminating).

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_Weyland_ t1_j7tousl wrote

Reply to comment by onlooker61 in [Image] Just do it! by Tasty-Window

Not really. Sometimes you have enough data to ask a question or make an assumption, but not enough data to make a conclusion. You can stop at that by concluding that you don't know enough to clear the uncertainty.

Or you can overthink stuff, put potential scenarios in place of unknown facts and generate answers and conclusions that may or may not be true and in turn create space for more questions and assumptions. And while it may feel like you're looking for answers, it doesn't bring you any closer to real answers.

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No-Scientist-6484 t1_j7top0h wrote

Reply to [Text]Today is the first day of being sober, also the first time i gathered enough courage and asked for help. by Lokkuri

I think the Keto diet may be very helpful in reducing/eliminating cravings for the addictive substance. This is just my speculation. I began to suspect that sugar was an addictive substance after years of trying to lose weight by restricting calories. The cravings I had were intense. Keto stopped my cravings, which solidified my belief that sugar is addictive. Alcohol is converted to glucose (sugar) in the liver. Could sugar addiction be a part of alcohol addiction? If it is, Keto should be helpful. I don't know about other addictive substances, but I think it is worth a try. My brain fog is gone, my depression is lifted, and I have more energy and motivation to get daily tasks accomplished. Keto may help people in recovery with those symptoms. Again, it's just speculation on my part, but I think it's worth trying.

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