Comments - Pacing - Wild Minds network2024-03-28T09:17:49Zhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=4661400%3ABlogPost%3A264994&xn_auth=noI let myself pace because it…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2017-09-14:4661400:Comment:2660072017-09-14T23:34:20.083ZKaitlyn Quachhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/KaitlynQuach
<p>I let myself pace because it doesn't physically harm me, although my family gets extremely bothered for some reason when I accidentally do it around them. For me, pacing releases the excited energy I get when I have a particularly brilliant new story idea, and I only restrain myself when I'm in public or around my family. </p>
<p>I let myself pace because it doesn't physically harm me, although my family gets extremely bothered for some reason when I accidentally do it around them. For me, pacing releases the excited energy I get when I have a particularly brilliant new story idea, and I only restrain myself when I'm in public or around my family. </p> hmm good question. I certainl…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2017-09-12:4661400:Comment:2653582017-09-12T16:54:09.040ZWendyhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Wendy843
<p>hmm good question. I certainly use it to express my anger, because I'm not good at doing that with real people. But I've never really thought about self expression,could be...you gave me something to think about :) </p>
<p>hmm good question. I certainly use it to express my anger, because I'm not good at doing that with real people. But I've never really thought about self expression,could be...you gave me something to think about :) </p> Do you guys feel like this is…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2017-09-12:4661400:Comment:2656152017-09-12T01:50:25.055ZDavid Burketthttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/DavidBurkett
Do you guys feel like this is a way of replacing energy self expression and joy that most people express through human interaction?
Do you guys feel like this is a way of replacing energy self expression and joy that most people express through human interaction? I pace all the time! A typica…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2017-09-12:4661400:Comment:2656132017-09-12T01:37:14.390ZHannahhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Hannah839
<p>I pace all the time! A typical scenario for me is listening to music through my headphones and walking, or sometimes even jogging, around my room to the beat while I daydream. In fact, music is probably the biggest trigger of my MD. I don't think it's a bad thing, though I do worry that someone will catch me doing it and question it. As for setting time aside, I like to integrate pacing into my schedule. For example, when I walk home from my bus stop, I play some music and daydream so that I…</p>
<p>I pace all the time! A typical scenario for me is listening to music through my headphones and walking, or sometimes even jogging, around my room to the beat while I daydream. In fact, music is probably the biggest trigger of my MD. I don't think it's a bad thing, though I do worry that someone will catch me doing it and question it. As for setting time aside, I like to integrate pacing into my schedule. For example, when I walk home from my bus stop, I play some music and daydream so that I can get it out of my system while doing something necessary and productive. Hope this helps!</p> It seems to be spontaneous. N…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2017-09-11:4661400:Comment:2652782017-09-11T15:45:04.265ZDavid Burketthttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/DavidBurkett
It seems to be spontaneous. Not so much to where I want to cancel plans to pace instead. It's usually the split second I step away from the crowd and i am alone. I do it alot in the mornings before work. Do you think we are replacing feelings and body movements that people usually express with each other in the real world?
It seems to be spontaneous. Not so much to where I want to cancel plans to pace instead. It's usually the split second I step away from the crowd and i am alone. I do it alot in the mornings before work. Do you think we are replacing feelings and body movements that people usually express with each other in the real world? Hi David! I've been a "pacer"…tag:wildminds.ning.com,2017-09-11:4661400:Comment:2649992017-09-11T15:07:04.069ZWendyhttps://wildminds.ning.com/profile/Wendy843
<p>Hi David! I've been a "pacer" since I was eleven and I've read it's a common part of MD. Personally I find it to be very much a problem in my every day life, because once I start it's difficult to stop. I may alienate myself from social events or cancel plans just to daydream. Also the "high" it gives me is usually followed by profound sadness, so I've been trying to stop pacing completely . It's been very hard though, and personally I would advise you to start by decreasing the time you…</p>
<p>Hi David! I've been a "pacer" since I was eleven and I've read it's a common part of MD. Personally I find it to be very much a problem in my every day life, because once I start it's difficult to stop. I may alienate myself from social events or cancel plans just to daydream. Also the "high" it gives me is usually followed by profound sadness, so I've been trying to stop pacing completely . It's been very hard though, and personally I would advise you to start by decreasing the time you spend pacing. Try to set aside some time when you have nothing else to do, so it doesn't interfere with "real life", and possibly be sure you have some kind of event right after so you don't end up daydreaming hours on end.</p>
<p>For example: If I knew my friend was coming to visit at 5, I'd start pacing at 4.30, so I'd be sure I'd have to stop by 5.</p>
<p> This is just my personal experience though, I think the most important thing is that you feel in control and serene. So if you get that feeling without stopping all together, I think that's fine.</p>
<p>Hope I was useful! </p>
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