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 ...

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 ...

Let’s be honest: overthinking isn’t just “thinking a lot.” It’s thinking in loops. Replaying mistakes. Predicting disasters. It feels like you’re solving problems, but you’re actually reliving pain.

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 ...

Overthinking traps you in a cycle of continuous worry, as little thoughts reinforce each other and spin into anxiety and ...

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Based on my counseling clients who struggle with what they describe as overthinking, I can best describe it as the mental equivalent of spinning your wheels. They use a lot of psychic energy going ...

Study sought to better understand how humans evolved to become skilled at thinking about others Newer parts of the brain that support social interactions are connected to and in constant communication ...

Nearly 33% of women say they feel anxious about their careers in 2025, and another 17% feel overwhelmed. Close to 60% of women say current events are increasing stress levels and disrupting focus at ...