I don't know how to word this really

[DNC24]

My head feels really screwed up lately. This is the only way I can feel to describe it...

Imagine about 50 televisions, all on a different channel and at full volume, and you're trying to listen to just one of them. It's noisy and confusing and makes you want to block your ears and scream.

Another way it feels is as if my head has blown open and a solid stream of light is shooting out at top speed, accompanied by a loud scream that seems to go on forever.

I just wish I could calm my mind and stop my thoughts for a while.

 

[Rodafina]

I just wish I could calm my mind and stop my thoughts for a while.

What have you tried?

Have you ever felt like this before?

Are you feeling especially stressed about something in your life?

 

[Mono]

Yes, maybe stress about something in your life, or more than one thing? Sounds like you're 'full'. What I do when that happens, is make a list of everything I'm stressed about. It already feels a little better once I've written them down. Then prioritize and cross off whatever you can, one at a time.

 

[FilterFreq]

My wife used to say the same type of thing, but with voices. Then when she finally got diagnosed and treated for ADHD, a decent portion of it went away. Have you considered talking to a professional? Might be an easy fix.

 

[DNC24]

What have you tried?

Have you ever felt like this before?

Are you feeling especially stressed about something in your life?

I haven't tried anything because I don't know what causes it and therefore don't know what fixes it. It's been going on for years, off and on.

I have been fairly stressed for the past month or so, things are starting to calm now though.

 

[Cutesie]

Have you considered talking to a professional? Might be an easy fix.

What type of professional would be the first to try? Is it the OP's regular doctor, who can then make a referral?

 

[Nervous Rex]

My head feels really screwed up lately. This is the only way I can feel to describe it...
...
I just wish I could calm my mind and stop my thoughts for a while.

Sometimes, I think this is why so many autistic people have special interests - because it calms the mind. When I am focused on my special interest, everything else kind of tunes out.

I don't think it's just escapism either. When I'm overwhelmed, I can spend some time engaged in my special interest and then deal with the rest of reality with a better mindset. It's like a reset button.

Is there one thing that, when you focus on it, tunes everything else out, or calms you?

 

[DNC24]

Is there one thing that, when you focus on it, tunes everything else out, or calms you?

Nothing that really comes to mind. Even if there was, I don't really have any spare time for that sort of thing.

 

[Mono]

What about (for example) a TV series you like? I had a time in which I thought I couldn't watch anything, because I didn't feel relaxed enough. I felt that once I would be able to relax, then I could watch something.
Ultimately though, I just started watching something and that was what relaxed me. My thinking was in the wrong order. Made me smile that I understood what had happened and I could finally enjoy my show again.

 

[DNC24]

What about (for example) a TV series you like? I had a time in which I thought I couldn't watch anything, because I didn't feel relaxed enough. I felt that once I would be able to relax, then I could watch something.
Ultimately though, I just started watching something and that was what relaxed me. My thinking was in the wrong order. Made me smile that I understood what had happened and I could finally enjoy my show again.

Not lately, I can't enjoy things at the moment the way I normally would.