Racing Thoughts? (TRY THIS)

FROM THE VIDEO:
"Greetings Warriors! I was recently working on a new video and realized how much my mind was racing. The waves of thoughts were so intrusive that I couldn't get shit done. I was thinking of ways to slow down my thoughts and realized I could literally accomplish this by spelling out each word in my head as I'm thinking it. Takes longer to spell it than to just think it. I don't try to control the thoughts or repeat the same mantra.... Just let the thoughts flow where they may go – spelling out each word that enters my mind. So instead of being in “trouble,” be in T.R.O.U.B.L.E...

If you wanna take it to the next level, slow down your spelling with your breath... Maybe spell a few letters as you breath in, and a few letters as you breath out. Try to get where you spell slower and slower... slower-and-slower - until there isn't silence in between the letters anymore. The mind will eventually start racing again. If we can't get mad at a race car for racing... We can't get mad at our mind for doing it. It's just what both of them do – by design.

I don't need to drag this video out any longer... I'm sure you get the idea here.

As with all Polar Warrior videos, I hope this helps some of you out there to find more moments of peace in your life. I sure need more of those myself. If you want to connect with me, there's a link in the video description where I can be reached. Take extra good care and I'll be back here soon with more Polar Warrior videos.

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-Rob Whittaker, Polar Warriors: Bipolar Support

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HELPFUL LINKS & ADDITIONAL CONTENT:

[Deadmaux]

I keep having this problem while I sleep these days.
For some reason it feels like my body is resting, but my mind is processing things on standby while being fully aware of the time passing instead of completely shutting down for the night.
I can sleep for 12+ hours and I'm still exhausted when I wake up because of it.
I have a feeling I'm not the only one though.

[christifunkhouser]

I turn on the TV in my bedroom at a certain level that feels “right” so that my brain is distracted and I can fall asleep. Thanks for the video, Rob!

[christinebarbato]

Wow great timing! Racing thoughts have been plaguing me so much lately as I'm currently in an awful mixed episode. Thanks for the great idea! I'll try it for sure. BTW I have been binge watching your videos and they are all so helpful. Thanks for doing what you do! 💕

[tharanda]

Always great to see you online and get great information you have for those who need it. Thank you for your work!

[kathleenkinneberg]

I either try and think of a peaceful memory and take slow deep breathes or I try diverting my attention to focusing in on how each section of my body feels, breathing slowly and being mindful on how relaxed I feel. This is all usually at night as that's when I have racing thoughts most often. It helps trying to get to sleep.

[renostubbs]

Thank you for your time, it's difficult to control the racing thoughts, especially at bedtime and 3 in the morning.
However, anything is worth the try

[MichaelBLive]

hope you're well. It was a rough summer but I am feeling a bit better. hope so for you my man.

[brittanycochran]

Okay I love this! Thank you for your videos, knowledge and time.

[whilenine]

Just shared this with my hubby. This is such an amazing tip! Thank you so much for aharing ❤

[chickensdontsurf]

Oh, this is brilliant... and an absolutely beautiful video!

[mhizcrochet]

I have been having racing thoughts lately, immediately my notification button rang and I was extremely happy 😊😁

Thank you so much Rob

[gastrogal]

Thanks for your informative video. I always love to listen to your video’s as they are so informative and allow me to learn new ways of dealing with what I call my, “Monkey Mind”. Racing thoughts can be exhausting as they can tip you over when you suffering with insomnia. So thanks again for being you. You have a nice energy about you, and a soothing voice. Plus, kudos to you for the beautiful tree 🌳 in your video. A nice touch indeed! ☮️

[rachelhope]

Will definitely try some spelling along with my usual counting.

[grangrampa]

Thank you so much I’m going to try this I get racing thoughts pretty often and it’s so difficult to stop them😊👍

[juliekooiker]

You are so real like you live it man!!

[shannonfrench]

Here I am again Robert. Saw this was just released and the title and was like wow, here's my brother from another Mother talking about those damn racing thoughts! I'm actually glad you said you just have to go with them (my racing thoughts) because they drive me crazy. I'm in the middle of writing 5 songs at once and have one recorded and have started another. I can't focus on one thing anymore. Before my nervous breakdown I could laser focus. I basically ran most outdoor operations at the airport I worked at and was responsible for the ramp, Hanger's etc. And I could run the F.B.O. too and even flew small aircraft. I fueled them all from Cessna 182's to Falcon Jets, Citations, G-2, 's ; military helicopters flying in with only 15 minutes notice and I fueled them all "hot" if you know that term. I said those things because I know you have done music and even heard yourself on the radio; me too! You were in aviation though I'm not sure what your specialty is but it doesn't matter because guess what? Me too! Everything you talk about I've dealt with in my life. We are so much alike! And as far as racing thoughts; I'm surprised I could even write this much without drifting off... Thank you Robert from the bottom of my heart! I mean that. I will just go with my racing thoughts now and get back in focus long enough to play something on my brand new Martin acoustic/electric guitar. I bought that to quit smoking. So far it's worked. Good luck to you and many blessings and much thanks.

[renayfariequeen]

This is interesting!! I'll try it. Thank u.

[mizkayzee]

Great tip, very helpful thanks for sharing. I've found journalling the thoughts helps since I write slowrt than I'll think.

[cas]

I count. I play a song in my head called Invisible sun ...

[johnizitchiforalongtime]

Taking melatonin every other night, not sure if my mind is quiet enough, i do get sleep. I make sure i'm tired when i'm going to bed that i do not have this. Only when i wake to use the bathroom, making sure i don't see the time on the clock, it is tough having racing thoughts sometime, i make up for it when i'm tired.