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How to reduce overthinking?can you suggest why it happens.what are the reason for it..what is a treatment
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Hi, I am sorry you are feeling this way. I am sure this is tough. Overthinking is the minds way to tell you that you are worried about something. The thing you are worried about is something you are emotionally invested in. Your mind will continuously circle around this thing till you sit with a therapist in a safe space and work on the hurt or the feeling that is causing you to worry. Once the emotions that are causing you to worry are released you will feel safe and the pattern of thoughts running in your head will automatically stop. You’re brave. Stay. Try.
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I can work on your overthinking pattern and cause you relief. Love and healing ❤️
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Hi, Over thinking refers to the process of repetitive unproductive thoughts.
When you are over thinking you might feel like your brain won't shut off.People who have the tendency to worry so much are usually more anxious than normal people.Stress ,lower self esteem,lack of support from others, perfectionism,etc are some reasons for over thinking .
When you're in anxiety and depression we ruminate on the thoughts without letting it go.
You cannot control your thoughts, learning to deal with those thoughts is important .
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Consult a psychologist.There are various techniques which help you to avoid overthinking .
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Keeping yourself busy, Mindfulness meditation,etc will help you.
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Hi
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relaxation techniques
REBT
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Mr. Sandeep Kumar
Psychologist
12 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Hi, understand that Absence of Mindfulness leads to overthinking, the more mindful you are over-thinking will be less, reasons can be anything, for the right therapeutic solution you can connect with mental health care professional.
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Dr. Seema Aggarwal (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi..
Overthinking happens when you are exploring various options to particular situation. If it happens from long time then your mind get conditioned to remain in thinking mode.. You tend to escape from the situation by not taking action.
There may be various reason behind your overthinking. This is just one perspective.
It's better to find the root cause of your overthinking. You better consult a Psychologist.
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https://www.practo.com/bangalore/therapist/dr-seema-aggarwal-psychologist
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Move from thinking to action
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Ms. Manasi Tambe
Counselling Psychologist
2 yrs exp
Pune
You can start with relaxation techniques like belly breathing, meditation. Writing down about our thoughts also help as it provides an outlet to everything we are thinking and feeling.
Therapy will help you to channelize your thinking in a better way.
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi... Our mind is not built to think and feel in a rational manner all the time. But it is meant to be balanced in a certain way. We tend to overthink about matters that are of value to us in one or the other way. We also tend to ruminate about things that have never happened or we are afraid of them, or we want them to happen. All this is just an additional use of our mental capabilities. We can address overthinking my regulating our physical routine. Proper and timely meals, sleep, exercise, and breathing/meditation can help a lot. Taking psychotherapy/counselling for our psychological needs is also a healthy solution.
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Consult a Psychologist.
CBT along with Lifestyle Changes and Interpersonal Guidance and Counselling is required.
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Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
The main factors that can lead to overthinking are stress and anxiety, which can be common in the times we’re in,. So, considering the past two years, it’s likely you’ve found yourself overthinking at some point. "Anxiety is typically a response to fear — a fear of what might come,” “
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you can reduce overthinking by Distract yourself. ...
Plan to take action. ...
Take action. ...
Question your thoughts. ...
Readjust your life's goals. ...
Work on enhancing your self-esteem. ...
Try meditation. ...
Understand your triggers.
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consult to take help
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