Overwhelming feelings/thoughts and alone time

Hello fellow Taureans.Have you people ever had phases wherein you're overwhelmed with feelings,of any sort,and you indulge so deeply in those thoughts that you find difficult to get out of 'em,for days at a stretch maybe?Especially when you can do nothing about it and you know you need to shake it off but you gravitate towards it regardless?And you get into your cave,into your alone time,shut yourself off from others,just you and that one major overwhelming thought/feeling? How do you cope up with that? I personally have a very hard time brushing it off.

What happened?

What's your moon?

Thoughts-about anything, an old mistake,the world's misery in general,a lost relative,missing someone,evaluating yourself,just anything.Sometimes, I get so indulged in it for days,I can't shake it off,it's the only thing that'll occupy my mind,then I'll read philosophical/psychological articles about it,think about it,etc.I was wondering today if this happens with my fellow Taureans too.

@FirstDecanTaurianWoman My moon is in Virgo

Posted by TauroMale
i definitely need alone time just to think about things. maybe you need to do something to get your mind off of it instead of thinking about it 247

I somehow get back to thinking about it again.And then one day I'll wake up and all's gone,I'll be back to normal again,not an ounce of that thought at the back of my head.

i suffer from neurotic depression so i frequently need alone time, and smoke a lot of medicinal marijuana honestly lol.
coping mechanism that worked for me in the past was cognitive behavioral therapy, that and getting out of myself by helping others. focusing on helping another resolve THEIR issues can definitely help me not think about mine for a while...

Oh ok. I think like that too but I have Aquarius moon. I am more on important things at any given moment. What I do to change my mind atm if I am fixated on a topic. One I look it up, or two I listen to music when I go into anything I have analyze. I have Virgo in my third house I believe, if I am not mistaken. I criticize and try to dissect it. And bugs me to know end that sometimes I can't do much about. Pray for miracles, donate or volunteer at organization of your interest , and listen to music...

And yes smoke weed. I don't like it but it does benefit the over excessive thinking.. I heard. And I talk too much anyways if I know the topic of course. Lol..slow your roll! :-)

Posted by AbbyNormal
i suffer from neurotic depression so i frequently need alone time, and smoke a lot of medicinal marijuana honestly lol.
coping mechanism that worked for me in the past was cognitive behavioral therapy, that and getting out of myself by helping others. focusing on helping another resolve THEIR issues can definitely help me not think about mine for a while...

Thanks for the input 🙂 🙂

Posted by FirstDecanTaurianWomen0428
Oh ok. I think like that too but I have Aquarius moon. I am more on important things at any given moment. What I do to change my mind atm if I am fixated on a topic. One I look it up, or two I listen to music when I go into anything I have analyze. I have Virgo in my third house I believe, if I am not mistaken. I criticize and try to dissect it. And bugs me to know end that sometimes I can't do much about. Pray for miracles, donate or volunteer at organization of your interest , and listen to music...

I somehow feel stuck in that phase,I try to stay positive though,but it barely helps.I start thinking philosophically on every aspect,its very draining.However, I'll try to practice what you said,maybe it helps,Thanks so much for the inputs 🙂 🙂

@ilovemyaqua-Yeah I know I get like that too. See my Mercury in Taurus is not so talkative and rather stick to the knowledge I have learned myself.. I do listen to others and see their pov too. Which is why my moon is constantly seeking knowledge, power, and wisdom... I stay fixed in certain things though. Lol.. I am constantly learning something or going to school.

Oh you could take a course once a semester and find that philosophy course, history, science, and psychology. I am interested in psychology more than philosophy. I took Sociology and Anthropology... I hate Economic.. can't get into it to hold my attention span.

I'm the same way. I have a Libra moon, and it seems like I get overwhelmed most times. I live in my head, and any problems are magnified. I haven't been actually been diagnosed with depression, but I wouldn't be surprised if I was. Mine is kinda sporadic and can last for days...like, the only time I will get out of bed is to pee, lol. I smoke weed as well, it helps but I mostly use it to study and concentrate, or when I'm feeling down to sleep.

But I HAVE to be alone....most all of the time. I like people, but not really, lol. I tend to absorb other people's shit too (feelings, emotions, situations, etc..)

I know better tho, as I feel all of this is a choice...

IDK, I'm just weird like that.

I like people but not really. Haha. Argee...

Oh well,seems like I'm not alone in this. Hmm maybe that validates what I think about us earths-although we are prone to being dominated by our senses and feeling out things physically,we can be as much in the head too.Well,that makes us an interesting lot of physically and mentally active peeps! 😉

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Posted by Ilovemyaqua
Thoughts-about anything, an old mistake,the world's misery in general,a lost relative,missing someone,evaluating yourself,just anything.Sometimes, I get so indulged in it for days,I can't shake it off,it's the only thing that'll occupy my mind,then I'll read philosophical/psychological articles about it,think about it,etc.I was wondering today if this happens with my fellow Taureans too.

May not happen with your fellow Taureans alone. Scorpios feel that way too. 😢 I know for a fact that I do, and maybe this is why we relate so well.

I find that analyzing a situation can only help so much. Eventually, you reach a point where "the world's misery in general", and other said things you're over-thinking, are problems whose solutions unfold by themselves - without much effort of your own. I can relate to you entirely, but I'll say to trust yourself enough to move past what you're thinking. Get out there, enjoy and embrace life, instead of letting yourself sink too deeply into your troubling thoughts. Hey, you're a bull! Go out and smell the roses 😛

Hope this at least makes you laugh. 🙂

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Haha,thankyou so much! 🙂

Posted by iPootMagic
I'm the same way. I have a Libra moon, and it seems like I get overwhelmed most times. I live in my head, and any problems are magnified. I haven't been actually been diagnosed with depression, but I wouldn't be surprised if I was. Mine is kinda sporadic and can last for days...like, the only time I will get out of bed is to pee, lol.

Oh I can so relate to you!!

Become too dark, too sarcastic, too offensive and super negative and pessimistic. I dunno try to pray, distract myself with music, reading. Or just give vent to my feelings through crying or hurting someone...

thats pretty much my everyday life ....even if its not showing... but this is the way i feel most of the time :/

scorpio moon makes it harder ..whts ur moon?

Posted by TaurusMarine
Or just give vent to my feelings through crying or hurting someone...

Hurting someone? Doesn't that make you feel all the more negative? I'll fall deeper into this if I hurt someone.

Posted by TxOgal
thats pretty much my everyday life ....even if its not showing... but this is the way i feel most of the time :/

Oh,that's sad,how do you deal with it?

Posted by TxOgal
scorpio moon makes it harder ..whts ur moon?

I have a Virgo Moon.

Posted by PiscesArt
ohh and when he is talking about possible outcomes of situations..they are all so negative..I told him he thinks to much negative but he opposed me with being just relaistic..but I know his thinking is far for being realistic.. I would say often dramaticlly negative approach..like all worse case scenario..I often have to lift him up.

That's exactly the case with me.I think of all the worst case scenarios,and I DO believe that I'm just being realist.I guess we're too scared to be caught off guard,which is why we want to be prepared for every situation.

Posted by PiscesArt
Yup exactly his words..he feels peacful if he is prepared to act in all situations.. that nothing suprises him.. often has plan b and c...but i see it swalows him this negative thinking...he doesnt do sport he quited his hobbies..and i see him sad every day more..and all wha he thinks is negative...i try to shw him it is not good for him in the long run..but its hard to open is eyes..he is in to deep with his thoughts

I wish I could provide you with a solution but that's what I'm finding too.Does he have any deep insecurities? I have,many.And it's because of past incidents.I don't like sharing my fears with ppl,which is why I shut down.Maybe you can talk to him about it and help him? I think if we are made to talk about it and provided a logical solution(for some things that may have a solution), I think we'll be comfortable in sharing.But that is IF he does tell you.I don't, to no one,ever,which is why I fall deeper and deeper into it.

Posted by Ilovemyaqua

Posted by TxOgal
thats pretty much my everyday life ....even if its not showing... but this is the way i feel most of the time :/

Oh,that's sad,how do you deal with it?

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i try to focus on the good things ...seeing the positive side of things n hopeful that life will get better... n most importantly staying away from negative ppl or negative vibes

Only when some really bad shit happens. But i get back up in a hour or so maybe cuz of saggitarius moon.

And when all my plans start failing. Usually ill have plan b or back up plan but when that fails too terribly then inget a little down hehe.

@Ilovemyaqua- How are you doing?

Okay first it is a hard thing for Taurus to admit vulnerability and let you in... I let people in all the time I don't have control. I just attract people daily. . I how ever am quite nervous to open up. But once I can open up...I kinda charge head on. Like a target.. The more personality I see in you the more I either stick around and or detach..

@kingtaurus- I stick to one person but the minute you say something I don't think this is going to work or I get ignored for so long... I will friend zone and then take a break and then maybe start again with someone new. But my breaks take along time. Like years.. Haha. I don't have plans but will just chill and be dormant for awhile. All that energy-efficient wasted in taking the time to get to know you, gone.

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Posted by Ilovemyaqua

Posted by TxOgal
thats pretty much my everyday life ....even if its not showing... but this is the way i feel most of the time :/

Oh,that's sad,how do you deal with it?

i try to focus on the good things ...seeing the positive side of things n hopeful that life will get better... n most importantly staying away from negative ppl or negative vibes

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Yeah,I get that.Since we're already so low,negativity can be very harmful.

Posted by kingtaurus
And when all my plans start failing. Usually ill have plan b or back up plan but when that fails too terribly then inget a little down hehe.

I somehow don't have back up plans :/ I just arrive to one conclusion but after a lot of deliberation.Only very rarely do I have a plan B.

Posted by FirstDecanTaurianWomen0428
@Ilovemyaqua- How are you doing?

Okay first it is a hard thing for Taurus to admit vulnerability and let you in... I let people in all the time I don't have control. I just attract people daily. . I how ever am quite nervous to open up. But once I can open up...I kinda charge head on. Like a target.. The more personality I see in you the more I either stick around and or detach..

Oh,I'm normal as of now.That's how it is,I'll go deep deep into my shell and then poof! I'll be out of it like nothing ever happened,until that phase returns again...

Posted by FirstDecanTaurianWomen0428
@Ilovemyaqua- How are you doing?

Okay first it is a hard thing for Taurus to admit vulnerability and let you in... I let people in all the time I don't have control. I just attract people daily. . I how ever am quite nervous to open up. But once I can open up...I kinda charge head on. Like a target.. The more personality I see in you the more I either stick around and or detach..

And oh! No,I don't charge head on once I open up.Yes,I may tell you what's troubling me but only for so long.I stop sharing stuff afterwards.I somehow feel no one will be interested in hearing other ppl's troubles.Also,I don't want ppl to feel negativity from me.I have insecurities and serious trust issues.But I feel that is more because of my personal experiences than it being a Taurus trait.The closer you get to me,the more I'll doubt you.It sucks. :/

ah we taurans, thought I was the only one with that problem ... balance your time alone with time spent in the company of a good friend, or a phone call ... too much time alone and I'm like that - thinking about everything; mulling things over and over - I got the little guy off my back quite a while back and have learned to live in the "present" - we can only change things going forth so "f" the past - the indians said do not grieve about the past becuase it can't be changed ... we can only change how we handle things in the future!

Great idea.

Posted by Ilovemyaqua
Thoughts-about anything, an old mistake,the world's misery in general,a lost relative,missing someone,evaluating yourself,just anything.Sometimes, I get so indulged in it for days,I can't shake it off,it's the only thing that'll occupy my mind,then I'll read philosophical/psychological articles about it,think about it,etc.I was wondering today if this happens with my fellow Taureans too.

This is me, and everything said in the original post....Not sure what makes me this way. Just now coming out of a pretty bad spell of it. There are a lot of bulls I know who seem to be coasting through life and never get down though. I wish it worked like that for me. I tried smoking weed recently and it made all the negativity go away. It was amazing. I felt truly happy for like a month, but I just couldn't use it in moderation. I abused the hell out of it, and eventually it became a source of depression in itself - making me even more lethargic than I was at the time. Working out and reading seem to be the things that help me the most.

Posted by tcta
ah we taurans, thought I was the only one with that problem ... balance your time alone with time spent in the company of a good friend, or a phone call ... too much time alone and I'm like that - thinking about everything; mulling things over and over - I got the little guy off my back quite a while back and have learned to live in the "present" - we can only change things going forth so "f" the past - the indians said do not grieve about the past becuase it can't be changed ... we can only change how we handle things in the future!

Great news you've learnt to cope up with! 🙂 Well,somehow,I just can't bring myself to talk to people in my alone time.'balance',yeah,that's what I'm lacking.Had I known how to,I probably wouldn't have obsessed.Ironically, I'm an Indian and I find it hard to follow the beautiful saying you mentioned.

Posted by TaurusLovesScorpio

Posted by Ilovemyaqua
Thoughts-about anything, an old mistake,the world's misery in general,a lost relative,missing someone,evaluating yourself,just anything.Sometimes, I get so indulged in it for days,I can't shake it off,it's the only thing that'll occupy my mind,then I'll read philosophical/psychological articles about it,think about it,etc.I was wondering today if this happens with my fellow Taureans too.

This is me, and everything said in the original post....Not sure what makes me this way. Just now coming out of a pretty bad spell of it. There are a lot of bulls I know who seem to be coasting through life and never get down though. I wish it worked like that for me. I tried smoking weed recently and it made all the negativity go away. It was amazing. I felt truly happy for like a month, but I just couldn't use it in moderation. I abused the hell out of it, and eventually it became a source of depression in itself - making me even more lethargic than I was at the time. Working out and reading seem to be the things that help me the most.

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Working out,ah! That makes me feel positive,yes,especially because I feel I'm doing something good for myself, taking care of my body.But then,going to the gym means seeing ppl,passing smiles-no,that doesn't happen in my alone time.How I wish I had a mini gym at home...

Posted by Ilovemyaqua
Oh well,seems like I'm not alone in this. Hmm maybe that validates what I think about us earths-although we are prone to being dominated by our senses and feeling out things physically,we can be as much in the head too.Well,that makes us an interesting lot of physically and mentally active peeps! 😉

Hmm funny I am going through this right now. I'm Taurus moon but I have Scorpio sun.

I've been feeling this for what seems like the past month. I've shut people out, some on purpose some not. I just don't like to be out when I know I'm too deep in my thoughts and not completely myself.

I see Taurus women as kind of emotionless sometimes so it surprises me to see a Taurus who feels this way. I thought it was more a Scorp thing, but I guess everyone has their time :/

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Posted by aNEWday
I see Taurus women as kind of emotionless sometimes so it surprises me to see a Taurus who feels this way. I thought it was more a Scorp thing, but I guess everyone has their time :/

Because we don't show the emotions towards the public.

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Posted by Ilovemyaqua
Oh well,seems like I'm not alone in this. Hmm maybe that validates what I think about us earths-although we are prone to being dominated by our senses and feeling out things physically,we can be as much in the head too.Well,that makes us an interesting lot of physically and mentally active peeps! 😉

I just don't like to be out when I know I'm too deep in my thoughts and not completely myself.

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^^this!
Hmm,I've noticed Taurus Sun and Taurus Moon are kinda on the same emotional level.

Yea I figured.

I have a Taurus friend going through a divorce and she always seems so strong and emotionless. not saying this as a bad thing, just what I witnessed. Haven't seen her cry at all. She did tell me she's already done a lot of crying, which I completely understand. I guess she's just at a place where she says she's trying to stay busy. But I mean she's going out and stuff which is good. I just sense her as being more of a cold person, and not so nurturing I'd say like a water sign. Moon signs make a big difference

I on the other hand am home sulking and don't even feel like going out bc I know I'll either kill the vibe or won't completely enjoy it

@aNewday & OP- Yeah I don't cry much and I am very strong willed. I don't show too much in public or at home. I am very private and I don't talk or show emotions. The only way is my Cancer rising that you could tell something is wrong. It's all the facial expressions I portray..sucks.

@aNEWday and @ OP- I find comfort in food, exercise, or shopping.. it relieves stress.

Posted by aNEWday
Yea I figured.

I have a Taurus friend going through a divorce and she always seems so strong and emotionless. not saying this as a bad thing, just what I witnessed. Haven't seen her cry at all. She did tell me she's already done a lot of crying, which I completely understand. I guess she's just at a place where she says she's trying to stay busy. But I mean she's going out and stuff which is good. I just sense her as being more of a cold person, and not so nurturing I'd say like a water sign. Moon signs make a big difference

I on the other hand am home sulking and don't even feel like going out bc I know I'll either kill the vibe or won't completely enjoy it

Okay,so I act like both you and that friend of yours,depending on the situation.Had I been expecting the worse already,I'd rather go out and try to distract myself than stay at home,sulking.However, if it came as a shock,something I had not been expecting,well,home is the safest place.I can shut out myself for days.

Yep. In times of distress I go in my shell and medicate with music and kitties.

Posted by FirstDecanTaurianWomen0428
@aNewday & OP- Yeah I don't cry much and I am very strong willed. I don't show too much in public or at home. I am very private and I don't talk or show emotions..

Same here.I never cry in front of ppl.I don't like showing them I'm vulnerable.But there's one thing I've not figured out,although I have none of my major planets in water,sometimes, I find it very hard to fight back tears and I hate it.Although it happens very rarely, I'm never able to figure out why. :/ I always blame my Aries Mars for that and all other impulsive,thoughtless actions.I hate drama.