Overthinking

Overthinking also known as "analysis paralysis" is a characteristic of worry, fear, and obsessive thinking. Although it can be exhausting, it is not a mental health disorder. It can be associated with mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and borderline personality disorder. It is often worse among women. It can manifest in physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach problems, and body aches. If it becomes overwhelming, it can consume your energy, stop your ability to think, and cause rumination. Rumination is the process of thinking the same thoughts over and over again. At times overthinking can be very common for people with no debilitating features. Unless overthinking impacts your daily living functioning it is concerning. It appears that you are overly concerned about what someone states about you. This means you are worried about what this person or the perception that others have of you. The name-calling is clearly an external trigger. A trigger can remain in your mind and create resentment. Triggers are persons or events that cause your brain to flashback and cause intrusive thoughts. There could be many reasons why you overthink, but there are strategies to control your overthinking. It is important to manage your triggers. Remember to write down your triggers. You want to observe your thoughts so you can understand what and why you are feeling them. Remove yourself from the trigger. These triggers have caused a deep emotion. Crying is healing. You can respond to the person with facts and acknowledge the present situation. Listen to your favorite music or take a warm bath to avoid overthinking. The use of mindfulness techniques by a therapist could relieve your overthinking by helping you to be present in the here and now. These techniques are aimed at reducing social anxiety. It will ultimately improve your mental health. Try writing down your thoughts, so that you are not holding them and continuing to focus on the situation. You should utilize empowering thoughts. Practicing concentration exercises enables you to control your thoughts and focus your mind on what you think and not ruminate. Allow yourself to practice and get professional support.