Is it normal to have ruminative thoughts from time to time?

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So I have a tendency to ruminate at times about certain things such as growing apart from people who used to be my friends when the feeling of loneliness takes over. This happens particularly when I am walking to the gym or am doing anything alone such as going to get something to eat. Not having any guy friends to go out with is bothersome to me. In addition to this my own thoughts can be bothersome to me at times. This sounds stupid but while walking home I was carrying a bag and it bumped into the wall while the wind swung it to my left. It's not like there was anything made out of glass in the bag (just a canvas for painting lol) and yet I had these stupid thoughts of feeling like I could've avoided that by not walking close to this wall as if there was glass in the bag that broke! I know it sounds stupid. How do I stop ruminating about stupid little things?!

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  • Dulse.
    9 years ago

    Yeah, it's a normal thing. Occasionally it can be hard to silence the mind; the act of trying to still it will usually make you feel as though you're fighting yourself. Do not fear it though, do not allow it to upset you. Simply let it go and if the thoughts come to prominence in the mind once again, acknowledge them and allow them to pass peacefully. This is a much nicer way to deal with these passing ideas. I hope that helps.

    Takes a little practice of course, but do not be tough on yourself.

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