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Obsessive overthinking
Hello,
I've been obsessively overthinking for the past one year. It has increased a lot especially in the last 4 months. This has led to me pondering over minor problems for days, feeling out of control.
I end up imagining worse case scenarios, which only make me more anxious.
I am unable to stop obsessing over something, unless I find something else to overthink about.
Ive become socially exhausted, I spend too much time alone, spontaneously crying or feeling low. But my mood is good when something good happens around me.
I'm unable to focus on any other activity or hobbies, and only binge watch shows to stay distracted. I am also unable to sleep on time.
I have been unable to visit a therapist because of lockdowns and my parents are not very eager about me seeing a therapist.
Are there any excercises I could do, toh reduce my obsessive overthinking and lower my anxiety and panic?
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Control is the key here. âI am feeling out of control,â being the root of your overthinking. Letâs dive slightly deeper into this and question it:
Why do we want control? Is our need for control rooted in fear? Fear of what? Are we attached to a particular outcome? Is that whatâs leading to fear of losing control? Can you ever really control any situation/any behaviour/any interaction or outcome?
People are gonna think what they wanna! Noone can ever truly understand you, they can only understand as much as their limits allow them. Half the time, itâs a reflection of who they are in that moment
And other non-people aspects are gonna be as is, no point past-regretting or future-planning. You constructively learn from the current moment and move on. Not suffer over a âpotentialâ upcoming future event and suffer from it twice if it ever even happens. Letting things be and accepting things as is is a great tool.
We need to think of active tools we can use to let go of overthinking/control. You will need to understand yourself deeper to understand your tools. Therapy helps with this. Journaling helps too. These are also mother-tools.
Concentration/attention is something that has several reasons, including things like social media culture and lack of meditation/introspection. So try eliminating as many factors that affect your attention/focus as possible. These factors even play a huge role in your anxiety/panic.
Other than that, just generally, the mother of all solutions for me is breathing slowly and deeply.
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Hi.
I can understand how difficult it must be for you to undergo a difficult situations. Can you elaborate what kind of thoughts seems to disturb you throughout the day.
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You can probably note down your thoughts as and when it comes, followed by Emotions.
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Do deep breathing exercises.
Engage in activities you like to do.
Talk to your parents openly about your difficulties.
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Hi, it looks like you are worried about something that could possibly be the reason for overthinking. I understand it must be uncomfortable to get stuck in a pattern of overthinking. It looks like there is something that is stressing you out. You are concerned about getting worried and upset easily and you get the feeling of wanting to have some alone time.
Do not worry you can consult a psychologist. Therapy sessions will help you. A psychologist will identify what is causing overthinking and if there is something that is worrying you that is causing overthinking. With the help and guidance of a psychologist you can gradually work on feeling better.
It is important to remember that individuals go through a period when they get caught in a pattern of overthinking. Counseling is an effective remedy to treat overthinking and help reduce panic and anxiety.
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You can contact me for online Counseling session.
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Hope you are doing well.
Overthinking is something we all experience in life, however, there are ways with we can learn to manage ourselves.
In my viewpoint, you might benefit from regular therapy sessions.
I take one on one counseling sessions online on practo.
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You can reach out to me for further assistance.
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Good Day Friend, Thank you for expressing your concern here.
Overthinking about past or future will obviously bring in worry, fear, depression , anxiety similar emotions. As body and mind are closely interconnected, such negative emotions can easily affect your thinking patterns.and also cause disturbances to body functioning like sleeplessness, headache, digestion issues, PMS, constipation, body pain, weight gain or loss and many more.
If you try to understand the root cause here, it's your overwhelming "thoughts".
So managing, controlling or diverting your thoughts and being in present moment is the solution.
However it's not a easy one that you alone can achieve . You may need support and guidance like psychologist or Therapists.
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Be positive. you will be alright soon. feel free to reach me online for further assistance and assessment of your physical and mental symptoms to recommend suitable solutions.
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Ms. Divya Bhatia
Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dear human, thank you for sharing and reaching out. Youâve taken the first step in resolving your concern and I appreciate your decision to reach out for help.
It definitely is not easy to manage overthinking, we understand your concern and we are here to help you. Overthinking can be very problematic at times when we are not in control of our thoughts. This can happen to anyone. You are not alone in this
follow some of these techniques to ease yourself from your overthinking:
Realize that you cannot predict our future
Donât think of what can wrong think of what can go right
In the same way as above try to think of things that are under your control.
Being aware of what you through is the first step to change
Itâs helpful when you think of happy times.
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f these donât help you, please book an appointment with us, as we understand what you are going through. Youâll be able to talk it out in a safe space without any judgments. Hope to see you soon and take care!! www.heartitout.in/book-a-session
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Dear you,
Trying to be perfect girl/daughter always comes with these feelings and thoughts attached.
You are already perfect the way you are. The way you present yourself. You are finer then you think you are .
Don't allow the thoughts to become your demons.
How to not allow the thoughts to become your demon.
1. Close your eyes and really really focus on that one person who believes in you no matter what.
2. Then whatever thoughts are troubling you drop them if they are running through your mind for more then 3 mins. Remember it's your ego narration making you suffer. Again remember that one person who believes in you.
3. This will take time and conscious effort and strength. You got this. All the best.
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and you are worth it...
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Ms. Shrradha Sidhwani
Clinical Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Mumbai
These are probably called ruminating automatic thoughts. Please seek therapy and counseling sessions as they are effective. Learning strategies to handle these thoughts is important.
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Ms. Indu Agarwal
Counselling Psychologist
20 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Hello dear incan understand ur feelings and situation too.
I don't know wats bothering u
It seems yiu are highly emotional and introvert personality . Yiu don't ventilate ur emotions with anyone so all you have to do first share ur feelings with whom near set to you or one who can gives u happiness
U can adapt a mindfulness meditation . Try to live urself. Do the things which makes u happy. Do least 20 min walk. Ventilate ur feelings on paper and after dat tear the paper.
Set micro goals . Reward urself. And try to book appointment online. So dat we can schedule ur routine and can give u d way how to let go.
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Dr. Mustafa Mun (PhD)
Clinical Psychologist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
Visit a therapist online and sign up for a few sessions with someone
Help is always around the corner
All you need is ask
You’ve taken the first step
Now don’t turn back
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