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Posted 7/23/2016 12:57 PM (GMT 0)
So this is weird but I've been noticing a bit of a thing recently.

Sometimes I will get completely nonsensical random thoughts pop into my head. I am pretty sure mostly when tired or trying to sleep but like just totally random nonsense that I can't even remember to give an example. Something like hey get off my lawn you purple people eater!! (Lol I don't think this is one of my thoughts it's just kinda along those weird random type things) I realize immediately that's it's nonsense and everything just not sure why it's even happening in the first place. Sort of worries me =/ I plan to speak to my psyc about it Aug 1st just wondering if anyone else experiences this or has any advice? Thanks ♡♡
Posted 7/23/2016 3:31 PM (GMT 0)
Could be part of anxiety? Are you having anxiety? I know when I have anxiety I can't focus because my mind feels like it's filled with thoughts.
Posted 7/23/2016 4:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sara,

I think this is completely normal...at least it is for me! :)

I have had this happen for as long as I can remember.

I believe it is along the same lines as when you get a song stuck in your head...just our brain's busy chatter...

Annoying, but harmless.:)

S.C.
Posted 7/23/2016 5:53 PM (GMT 0)
these thoughts are completely normal. when we are anxious we are very sensitive to everything our bodies do and think. most people would brush off the silliness and move on but we give those thoughts legs, and in turn start the anxiety snowball. its the same thing as someone with health anxiety being overly sensitive to normal sensations. i have struggled with this in the past as well, thought i was going crazy, etc. but have learned to laugh those things off and realize that just because i have a silly thought doesnt mean i'm bound to act on it all of a sudden.

I'm not familiar with this board's rules for external links, so i apologize if im out of line, but your question reminded me of a good podcast i listened to on just this topic, you can find it by googling "the anxiety guru why does anxiety make you think crazy stuff"
Posted 7/23/2016 7:22 PM (GMT 0)
Rockoa,

Sharing links/resources is fine! ;)

(the only exception would be if you were seeking monetary gain by advertising something that you had a vested interest in...and I know this isn't the case with you!)

S.C.
Posted 7/24/2016 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks all.

Roxy- sometimes I'm allready having anxiety or when I notice the weird thoughts I get anxiety thinking I'm going insane.. but o would say most of the time I just shrug it off as nothing.

Sc- thanks! That makes sence lol I seem to get terribly annoying songs stuck in my head all the time!

Rockoa - I will deff check that podcast out thank you. And yes lol the anxiety I do have is 99% health anxiety so I just immediately think the worst of anything so automatically started thinking I must be losing my mind.
Isn't anxiety wonderful =/
Posted 7/24/2016 4:38 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sarakt!

Rockoa's post hit it on the nose. "most people would brush off the silliness and move on but we give those thoughts legs".

I like to write. Examining and expressing complex and anxious thoughts and feelings through the mouth of a fictional character really, really helps me get perspective on what I am experiencing, even when I don't know what's going on. I have random thoughts popping into my head all day every day. Constantly! My brain never shuts up. It can be exhausting but it's kind of fun because I'm never bored. Snippets of conversations with people who don't exist, random lines and strings of words that have no meaning but sound pleasing to me.

In short: having random, nonsensical thoughts is perfectly normal. Some people make their living from the fruits of what comes out when they let their minds wander, no matter how bizarre and outrageous (look at Pendleton Ward, the creator of Adventure Time). If it continues to bother you, you might try making nonsense on purpose. Doodle, write a weird limerick, funky arts and crafts.

Good luck and be well!
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