POLL: a pill to stop your thinking for a bit

**Tengu** · 12-16-2011, 01:48 PM

Well, would you want one?
Suppose you had a package of 50, how would you use it?

I mean a type of pill which allows you to keep your common sense and basic rational thinking. But it stops making you think too much. Like 70% less rational thinking.

**elTee13** · 12-16-2011, 01:52 PM

Every night, before going to sleep.

**Hikikomori** · 12-16-2011, 02:22 PM

No. As much as I hate "overthinking", the alternative scares me. Would I even be a human being if I took this pill?

**Tengu** · 12-16-2011, 02:23 PM

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	No. As much as I hate "overthinking", the alternative scares me. Would I even be a human being if I took this pill?

You'd be the "awesome"human folks expect you to be.

**Hikikomori** · 12-16-2011, 02:27 PM

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	You'd be the "awesome"human folks expect you to be.

I already am in my area-of-living. I enjoy my own quirks and short comings, they make me feel human and connected to the life I lead. Why would I give up my humanity for convenience?

**Still Standing** · 12-16-2011, 02:27 PM

There are more natural and active ways to control/stop thinking, like meditation, physical activity, etc. I hate drugging myself for no good reason.

**elTee13** · 12-16-2011, 02:32 PM

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	No. As much as I hate "overthinking", the alternative scares me. Would I even be a human being if I took this pill?

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**Hikikomori** · 12-16-2011, 02:34 PM

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Then I am a Savage.

**Kisai** · 12-16-2011, 02:38 PM

It exists and is called "booze".

**Fujimoto** · 12-16-2011, 02:39 PM

^ I was gonna say, it sounds like OP is talking about tequila.

**Tengu** · 12-16-2011, 03:00 PM

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	^ I was gonna say, it sounds like OP is talking about tequila.

I wish.
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**Sethis** · 12-16-2011, 05:02 PM

My answer is no. I love thinking and analyzing things. It's an incredible gift when used right. What I would like to do is to be able to better control my train of thought so that it can be more productive. For example, away from pessimistic thoughts that consume you. Apart from that, it does not bother me at all. I don't want a pill that will turn me into a robot.

**Thinker** · 12-16-2011, 05:13 PM

No...this is me...I like me.

**CaelestisPeste** · 12-16-2011, 05:14 PM

What happens if I take two or all of them at once (by crushing them into a powder)?

I might use it if I ever get in trouble and get strapped to a lie detector. I'll probably sell it.

**Sk8ordude** · 12-16-2011, 05:14 PM

Opiates and benzos slow you down and put you to sleep, but then there is addiction and OD possibilities and sideeffects... they're not my thing though.

**Jeroen De Dauw** · 12-16-2011, 05:48 PM

	Originally Posted by elTee13 To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	Every night, before going to sleep.

+1. I want to sleep and be up early with full concentration capabilities, rather then lie awake, to tired to have thoughts of acceptable complexity.

**Sazeriel** · 12-16-2011, 06:23 PM

I would try it, but I feel like I can get the same effects from meditation or alcohol. Sometimes the thoughts just don't stop. Yes, I do enjoy being me, and I love the fact that I'm constantly analyzing and thinking, but there comes a time when I'm too overburdened.

However, the more I think about it, maybe this would be a healthier way to control thought, considering that some people resort to heavy drug use or alcoholism.

**elTee13** · 12-16-2011, 06:46 PM

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	+1. I want to sleep and be up early with full concentration capabilities, rather then lie awake, to tired to have thoughts of acceptable complexity.

My point, exactly. I like being me, but I also want to get some decent rest once in a while!
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**storm eyes** · 12-16-2011, 06:50 PM

I kind of like the free flow of it all, a pill could stifle creative content for me, or maybe enhance it
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**Stealthjelly** · 12-16-2011, 07:19 PM

Yes, PLEASE. If this is invented ever, bring it to meeee! I surely can't be the only one who wished my overactive brain had an "underclock" feature.....

**GSOgymrat** · 12-16-2011, 07:49 PM

I don't have a problem with racing thoughts or sleep. I think about things all the time but I enjoy it. Physical activity, especially sports where you have to react quickly like racquetball, keeps me from getting wrapped up in my own thoughts.

**Smartpart** · 12-16-2011, 08:44 PM

Get drunk or get really stoned.

**SuperZindy** · 12-16-2011, 08:57 PM

I would definitely try it, being able to go through a class or even a work shift without over thinking some stupid situation that happened earlier that week would be nice.

**Smartpart** · 12-16-2011, 08:59 PM

If I had 50 of them, I would flush 49 down the toilet and flush the last one down another toilet.

I think controlling your thoughts is possible and comes with time.

**SuperZindy** · 12-16-2011, 08:59 PM

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	Get drunk or get really stoned.

Getting drunk does help but getting high does the complete opposite my mind races at warp speed, and I am way to over aware of everything. All the things I do, all the things I say and how I act and others around me. I become extremely analytical which causes me to over think. Anyone else?

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12-16-2011, 01:48 PM	#1
Tengu Veteran Member [56%] MBTI: INTj Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,280	Well, would you want one? Suppose you had a package of 50, how would you use it? I mean a type of pill which allows you to keep your common sense and basic rational thinking. But it stops making you think too much. Like 70% less rational thinking.
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12-16-2011, 01:52 PM	#2
elTee13 Member [46%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,841	Every night, before going to sleep.
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12-16-2011, 02:22 PM	#3
Hikikomori New Member [01%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 25	No. As much as I hate "overthinking", the alternative scares me. Would I even be a human being if I took this pill?
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12-16-2011, 02:27 PM	#6
Still Standing Core Member [138%] MBTI: Isfp Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,543	There are more natural and active ways to control/stop thinking, like meditation, physical activity, etc. I hate drugging myself for no good reason.
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12-16-2011, 02:38 PM	#9
Kisai Core Member [354%] MBTI: XXXX Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 14,169	It exists and is called "booze".
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12-16-2011, 02:39 PM	#10
Fujimoto Core Member [135%] MBTI: INTP Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 5,437	^ I was gonna say, it sounds like OP is talking about tequila.
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12-16-2011, 05:02 PM	#12
Sethis Member [23%] MBTI: iNTj Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 954	My answer is no. I love thinking and analyzing things. It's an incredible gift when used right. What I would like to do is to be able to better control my train of thought so that it can be more productive. For example, away from pessimistic thoughts that consume you. Apart from that, it does not bother me at all. I don't want a pill that will turn me into a robot.
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12-16-2011, 05:13 PM	#13
Thinker Core Member [117%] MBTI: INTj Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,685	No...this is me...I like me.
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12-16-2011, 05:14 PM	#14
CaelestisPeste Core Member [143%] MBTI: INXP Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 5,735	What happens if I take two or all of them at once (by crushing them into a powder)? I might use it if I ever get in trouble and get strapped to a lie detector. I'll probably sell it.
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12-16-2011, 05:14 PM	#15
Sk8ordude Veteran Member [59%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,392	Opiates and benzos slow you down and put you to sleep, but then there is addiction and OD possibilities and sideeffects... they're not my thing though.
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12-16-2011, 06:23 PM	#17
Sazeriel Member [31%] MBTI: INFJ Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,253	I would try it, but I feel like I can get the same effects from meditation or alcohol. Sometimes the thoughts just don't stop. Yes, I do enjoy being me, and I love the fact that I'm constantly analyzing and thinking, but there comes a time when I'm too overburdened. However, the more I think about it, maybe this would be a healthier way to control thought, considering that some people resort to heavy drug use or alcoholism.
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12-16-2011, 06:50 PM	#19
storm eyes Core Member [147%] MBTI: INFJ Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 5,886	I kind of like the free flow of it all, a pill could stifle creative content for me, or maybe enhance it To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
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12-16-2011, 07:19 PM	#20
Stealthjelly Member [12%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 483	Yes, PLEASE. If this is invented ever, bring it to meeee! I surely can't be the only one who wished my overactive brain had an "underclock" feature.....
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12-16-2011, 07:49 PM	#21
GSOgymrat Member [10%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 433	I don't have a problem with racing thoughts or sleep. I think about things all the time but I enjoy it. Physical activity, especially sports where you have to react quickly like racquetball, keeps me from getting wrapped up in my own thoughts.
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12-16-2011, 08:44 PM	#22
Smartpart Member [04%] MBTI: INTj Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 171	Get drunk or get really stoned.
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12-16-2011, 08:57 PM	#23
SuperZindy New Member [01%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 4	I would definitely try it, being able to go through a class or even a work shift without over thinking some stupid situation that happened earlier that week would be nice.
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12-16-2011, 08:59 PM	#24
Smartpart Member [04%] MBTI: INTj Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 171	If I had 50 of them, I would flush 49 down the toilet and flush the last one down another toilet. I think controlling your thoughts is possible and comes with time.
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