Yes, healthy people do have coping mechanisms. The nature of the relaxed brain is to consider something then move on to something else. It's a mis assumption to think healthy people don't think of this stuff because they do. I certainly did when I was well. But you also don't overthink, and thoughts don't stick to the brain like glue.
It is like I have a major problem with time. And everyone I've spoken too about it knows exactly what I mean.. time is wierd. But for them, it's just a conclusion of "well, it just works". For me, it's an all consuming 24/7 thought process, cos my brain is weak.
The way out of the mind is to create the conditions that will allow your brain to recover. This means getting on with your day as best you can. Eliminate stimulants from your diet, avoid stress, get 8 hours sleep. I was agoraphobic too, so i forced myself out. Now I'm fine. It's a balancing act between getting on with your life to show the brain it is not in danger, taking your symptoms with a pinch of salt, and rest to allow for essential recovery
It is like I have a major problem with time. And everyone I've spoken too about it knows exactly what I mean.. time is wierd. But for them, it's just a conclusion of "well, it just works". For me, it's an all consuming 24/7 thought process, cos my brain is weak.
The way out of the mind is to create the conditions that will allow your brain to recover. This means getting on with your day as best you can. Eliminate stimulants from your diet, avoid stress, get 8 hours sleep. I was agoraphobic too, so i forced myself out. Now I'm fine. It's a balancing act between getting on with your life to show the brain it is not in danger, taking your symptoms with a pinch of salt, and rest to allow for essential recovery
