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is there such a thing as being compulsivly indecisive?

i’ve always had trouble making decisions but it seems like now more than ever. but not only do i have problems making big decisions, its the small stuff that really worries me…trying to decide whether or not to go to the gym can send me to tears because i dont know which would be a better choic. ive tried making pro-con lists but nothing seems to help, i just get more confused. if anyone knows if i could have a problem or if i just need to start making decisions without thinking….Thanks!

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smelllycat 2 #
Chenies, B9, GB | 2 years, 4 months ago (3 minutes after post)

are u stressed?

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sarah_hafne 0 #
Des Moines, IA, US | 2 years, 4 months ago (4 minutes after post)

sometimes

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CrackHacky 1 #
Mill Hall, PA, US | 2 years, 4 months ago (5 minutes after post)

what BAD decisions have you made in your life?

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smelllycat 2 #
Chenies, B9, GB | 2 years, 4 months ago (6 minutes after post)

erm..is it more likely ur indecisive when stressed?

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~LazyDaze~ 432 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 4 months ago (6 minutes after post)

maybe putting a method into effect, like a coin, heads you go to gym tails you don’t ans stick to it

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smelllycat 2 #
Chenies, B9, GB | 2 years, 4 months ago (6 minutes after post)

u think that wud help?lol

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An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 4 months ago (7 minutes after post)

wel it might if it takes the decision off your hands

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JoJo 7 #
Fort Collins, CO, US | 2 years, 4 months ago (7 minutes after post)

Yes, no, sometimes, maybe.

Ok, sorry.

I agree with sam that it might have to do with stress. Are you facing a lot of stress right now?

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CrackHacky 1 #
Mill Hall, PA, US | 2 years, 4 months ago (8 minutes after post)

okay this is SO funny. so i open the freezer and i have this decision Red or purple. they are both my favorites. so i take both (lol) walk to my seat (here) and just stare at them. which one first…. (i picked red but it was Really hard)i felt really stupid, thought of you, and laughed. maybe we all are like this?

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Mill Hall, PA, US | 2 years, 4 months ago (9 minutes after post)

i was talking abut freeze pops lol….

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smelllycat 2 #
Chenies, B9, GB | 2 years, 4 months ago (10 minutes after post)

ya know what,,that is one of the mental and behavioural effects of stress..so just grin and bare it..how about some i dunno counseling or destressing like yoga or summat

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smelllycat 2 #
Chenies, B9, GB | 2 years, 4 months ago (12 minutes after post)

yeh im going through a stressful time..and the tiniest things pi*s me off lol..and like becoming indecisive and aggressive about things like tea or coffe….lol

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Chenies, B9, GB | 2 years, 4 months ago (12 minutes after post)

crackhacky lolll…wat tym is it there?

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CrackHacky 1 #
Mill Hall, PA, US | 2 years, 4 months ago (16 minutes after post)

8:01pm

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smelllycat 2 #
Chenies, B9, GB | 2 years, 4 months ago (17 minutes after post)

wow…its like 1am here

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thatsaboutit 13 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years, 4 months ago (27 minutes after post)

Yes there is! Its actually called “indecision.” Like any other compulsion there are ways to counsel this so that you can live around it. I have a friend who is this way. He couldn’t make a decision if his life depended on it some days!

Most of the time it seems to stem from a fear of making the wrong decision. If this is causing a lot of trouble in your life, I would recommend seeing a doctor. They can help you to learn ways to get around it.. and to know its ok to make decisions!

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Chenies, B9, GB | 2 years, 4 months ago (34 minutes after post)

wow..i was just guessing..clever x

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sarah_hafne 0 #
Des Moines, IA, US | 2 years, 4 months ago (19 hours, 48 minutes after post)

thanks to everyone who has replied…i think that a lot of my indecision is due to stress, since today ive made a lot of decisions. yesterday it was just getting in the way of everything. thanks for everyones help!

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Chenies, B9, GB | 2 years, 4 months ago (20 hours, 26 minutes after post)

aww..its great when we find out things about ourself..i hope u all the best xx

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