How to stop overthinking? Therapist answers
1 year, 6 months ago

How to stop overthinking? Therapist answers

Hindustan Times  

Overthinking can drain us mentally and emotionally. Sometimes we do not have control of our thoughts, and we end up thinking the extreme negative – this further creates more negative impact on our nervous system, causing signs of anxiety and restlessness. Here are a few tips from the therapist: Pay attention to the triggers: When we know the situations that cause overthinking in us, we can control the way our mind works. When we take a few deep breaths and calm the nervous system, it feels safe, and this can stop overthinking. This way, we can train the mind to stay rooted in reality and not wander off to past traumatic experiences and keep thinking of the worst-case scenarios.

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Signs of being a chronic overthinker
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