Overthinking and Anxiety
We’ve all been there: replay, analyzing, worrying. It feels like problem-solving, but usually, it's just spinning in circles and exhausting your mental bandwidth.
When you overthink, you aren't solving a problem; you're creating new ones by fueling anxiety. Overthinking paralyzes decision-making and steals your present-moment joy.
The first step to breaking the cycle is awareness. When you catch yourself stuck in a loop:
- Acknowledge it. ("I am looping.")
- Name the emotion. ("This is anxiety/fear.")
- Ask: "Is this worry solving something, or is it just draining me?"
Recognizing these signs early helps you redirect that powerful mental energy back to self-compassion and constructive action.
Are you an overthinker? Which number from the checklist hits home the hardest for you? Drop the number in the comments. Let’s talk about it.
Tanaya Bera
Psychological Counseling Practitioner
(M.A. Psych., CU | PGD Counseling, Caring Minds/JU)
Now accepting new clients for online sessions. Link in bio.
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