I hear how exhausting this must feel for you. Constant negative thoughts and always expecting the worst can weigh heavily on both your mind and body, leaving you tired, restless, and drained. what you’re describing sounds very much like excessive worry and catastrophic thinking—your mind keeps preparing for worst-case scenarios even when there’s no immediate threat. This constant mental “alarm” system tires the body, which explains your fatigue. You’re not weak or “overthinking too much” on purpose your nervous system is simply in overdrive. According to DSM -5 TR these experiences may align with symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), which includes: You’ve already identified two key elements: persistent negative thoughts and feeling tired from them. If this has been ongoing for a while, it suggests your mind has gotten stuck in an anxiety cycle.
Next Steps
Grounding exercises – Simple breathing, naming 5 things you can see or feel in the moment, or pressing your feet firmly into the floor can bring you back from spiraling.
Reach out to a psychologist for therapy. CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) is particularly effective for constant worry and worst-case thinking, as it helps reframe thought patterns. If your fatigue and anxiety are severe, also schedule a psychiatrist consultation sometimes short-term medication can help stabilize symptoms.
Health Tips
Break the “what if” loop.
When your brain goes into worst-case scenarios, gently ask yourself: “What evidence do I actually have for this?” or “Is there a more likely outcome?” This helps pull your mind back to reality instead of letting it spiral.
Schedule a “worry time.”
Instead of fighting thoughts all day, give yourself a fixed 15 minutes in the evening to sit and write down every worry. When anxious thoughts pop up at other times, remind yourself: “I’ll think about this later during my worry time.” Surprisingly, most worries feel smaller by the time you revisit them.
4-7-8 breathing (inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8).
Limit constant triggers.
If you notice negative thoughts worsen after too much news, social media, or late-night scrolling, set gentle boundaries with those.