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Have you ever replayed a recent conversation with a stranger to the point that you couldn’t sleep? Or reread the message 5 times before hitting the ‘Send’ button? Well, all these times you’ve been ...

A little bit of overthinking is normal—but if it’s constant, it can contribute to issues like anxiety and depression. Overthinking can be a coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, trauma, low ...

That mental merry-go-round of “what ifs” and “should haves” isn’t just annoying. It’s actually rewiring your brain as you read this sentence. Overthinking – that relentless mental chewing on problems ...

Overthinking and OCD can look similar but work very differently. A mental health expert explains the key signs, emotional ...

Effective strategies to stop overthinking, reduce stress, and regain focus with actionable steps for daily life.

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Overthinking trains the brain to think more rather than act. As children, overthinkers learn to mentally rehearse every ...

You’ve been there: you get into bed at night, start thinking about your next work task, and soon find yourself analyzing the crushing climate. The outcome? Stress. Anxiety. Insomnia. What Is ...

The mind’s remarkable ability to analyze and process information serves as both a gift and a potential source of distress. Mental health professionals increasingly recognize how overthinking, ...