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Indecisiveness and anxiety

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Does anyone experience indecisiveness through the day, for example thinking of eating something then while u take it thinking that u shouldnt eat it, then let it go. or starting to go somewhere then just changing route and deciding to go somewhere else. it happens with everyday things, like I change my mind very often and fast.

is this because of the anxiety?

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 Guest

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    yes. Indecisiveness often goes along with anxiety. That’s because with anxiety we tend to overthink things. Practice making a decision and sticking with it. Even if it was the wrong decision that’s OK. You can always alter your plans. Just try not to change your mind a lot in the middle of doing things. It will make you feel more grounded.

  • crispy76
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    Hi,

    When I am feeling bad with anxiety (head pressure / brain fog / dizziness) my indecisiveness can be crazy, overthinking things which in reality are completely trivial. Example, I like to use the gym sometimes after work to relieve my tension headache - I will jump onto a treadmill start jogging and then think 'I have picked the wrong piece of equipment, I should have moved near the window so I can see outside - now my whole routine is a waste of time' - completely illogical but the mind has trouble shutting off !

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      Guest crispy76

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      yeah that's the same with me.. I start to do one thing then I think that I shouldnt do it and turn back, then I end up doing it.. its like my mind plays ping pong with itself

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