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bucolic_frolic

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3. Many people have similar thoughts and feelings

Reply to Sky Jewels (Original post)

Fri Nov 3, 2023, 04:31 PM

Nov 2023

Rumination is a terrible affliction. One must learn to accept what's past, realize no one can hurt you for it now because it's long ago and they're not here, so don't inflict pain upon yourself. It is what it is at this point. Don't make it into it is today what it was then because it isn't. Almost all other people won't remember it. Find a place in your mind for better thoughts to squeeze out the ruminating. Get some help with going to sleep - sleepytime tea, light OTC meds. Some foods help sleep. Tomorrow will be better.

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Ruminating/self loathing [View all] Sky Jewels Nov 2023 OP

Sometimes I wonder... Basic LA Nov 2023 #1

I know. Things I did or said one, two, three, four or more decades ago are often so fresh in my mind. Sky Jewels Nov 2023 #10

Yep. multigraincracker Nov 2023 #2

I definitely need to. Sky Jewels Nov 2023 #9

Many people have similar thoughts and feelings bucolic_frolic Nov 2023 #3

Thank you. Sky Jewels Nov 2023 #6

Oh, yeah. "I'm such a loser" is a constant refrain in my head. Hope you GPV Nov 2023 #4

Thank you. Sky Jewels Nov 2023 #7

I ruminate XanaDUer2 Nov 2023 #5

Thanks. It helps to know I'm not alone. Sky Jewels Nov 2023 #8

When I get to ruminating about past events, I try to sit down and Ziggysmom Nov 2023 #11

Thanks for the advice. Sky Jewels Nov 2023 #12

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