Hey, I read (audio) unf*** yourself by Gary John Bishop, and it didn’t help… do you guys have any tips for ruminating? I feel this is a weakness of mine… everybody has weaknesses, but even people who pretend they don’t have… this just happens to be mine… I’m looking at self improvement instead of judging people… any pointer for a fellow szick?!
Edit I see the dilemma
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson really gave me a shift in perspective. I highly recommend it.
It espouses what to give a F about and what not to give a F about.
The author is not shy about dropping the F bomb.
I’ve listen to that too… might have to revisit them, since my meds started to work better!
This was on Netflix a long time ago
The book is what the documentary was based on
I think giving a F about things and people can be a blessing. I want to have my heart on my sleeve. For so long i was numb and apathetic and nihilistic. Those things make existence hellish. For me, its worth risking a lot to give a F.
Pain, embarrasment and suffering are part of being alive. The alternative is living a half-life.
But thats just me. Sorry if too dark haha.
For me I think about what I am concerned about. Is fear involved. Do I know what I want to improve with myself and life. Do I feel it offends others? What trouble is the concern about. Am I worried about getting in trouble with others or laws or things. Is hypocrisy involved If it involves me being judged or me judging others. Am I offended or offending others. What areas do I truly trust myself with in life. Who’s advice am I relying on for my self improvement. What am I the source of? This stuff comes to mind with me.
Ayyyyyyyyyye.
Staying busy and especially giving you mind tasks to do like reading. But also time to rest like working out.
Our brains naturally want work. So if you don’t give it something to think about like a book it will think about other things. Also after it’s been worked it needs a break, so something that doesn’t require much thought like working out or singing will help.
Also for racing thoughts fasting can help because it slows down your body including your brain.
Personally for me giving less of a ■■■■ has come with getting older. Life experience.
Thanks to your input, I feel I’m gonna concentrate on what’s important to me!
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