Is it normal to feel that your imagination is ruining your life?

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I'm very creative and imaginative. I'm not being arrogant but something that really distinguishes me, it's something that everyone notices about me. Of course they see it as a positive quality. But sometimes I feel the opposite. Don't get me wrong, of course I'm very grateful to have it and it's part of my personality, but sometimes when it comes to imagination in particular I feel it is ruining my life. I keep imagining everything! Every possible scenario that could happen in a certain situation. I barely get surprised. I also know that this is quite superstitious, but I feel I'm ruining my life because when I think of anything then it will never happen. If it happens I won't be surprised or excited. I don't know how to turn it off either, that's not an option. Does anyone feel the same?

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  • party_in_my_pants666
    11 years ago

    I do the same shit

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  • CranberryTiger
    11 years ago

    Have you tried Mindfulness Meditation? I know that sounds a bit hippie, but it might help you learn to switch off. There are plenty of videos on YouTube that you could use.

    Give it a go :)

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  • ibreathelectric
    11 years ago

    I think you need to busy up your life. Extra free time gives you too much time to think and contemplate. The busier you are, the less important everything seems and the less time you have to spend imagining potential scenarios. Allow yourself a block of time to journal, or write out stories of these potential scenarios- actually do something with your imagination that's more than just ruminating. I bet you could write a really great book :)

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  • KeddersPrincess
    11 years ago

    I'm the exact same way, but you have to remember to take the bad with the good. No offense to you, but I could never say that my imagination is ruing my life, as it is my life and the whole reason why I love myself. Everything has a good and a bad to it, so I wouldn't say you're abnormal, but overlook the negatives with the positives.

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  • Unimportant
    11 years ago

    Not a single comment yet. Imagine that...

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