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Overthinking, Rumination, negativity
Hi, imagining the present by resetting past decisions in my head. It is like wasting hours in useless things. Over analyze the problem in deeply way, sometimes beyond practically. Overthinking, negative thoughts, lack of focus on one thing.
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You are trapped in deep overthinking, negative thoughts, and resetting past choices. This continuous mental looping resembles severe rumination, often tied to anxiety or underlying clinical depression.
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Sounds like you're going through a tough time. together we can sit and unpack the things that bother you.
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Practice grounding and mindfulness.
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It can be part of your personality or underlying anxiety or mood disorder. Based on the set of symptoms mentioned therapy from a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist can be tried to begin with. If it doesn’t work medications may be next option. Most of the people with your complaints recover well with treatment. Do consult an astute psychiatrist for the needful. Good luck and wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Kindly reach out for sessions
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Hi. It sounds like your mind gets stuck in a cycle of replaying the past, imagining different outcomes, and trying to fix things that cannot be changed. This kind of overthinking often gives the feeling that you’re solving a problem, but it actually drains your energy, increases anxiety, and makes it difficult to stay focused on the present.
The good news is that this pattern can be changed with the right approach. Therapy can help you break these thinking loops, improve your focus, and learn healthier ways to deal with uncertainty. If you’d like to take online therapy sessions, connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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Hi.. counseling can help. Consult online for treatment
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Dr. S Jaya Sree
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Kurnool
Hello, thank you for your concern.From what you've described, it sounds like you're spending a lot of time mentally replaying the past and imagining how things could have been different. This is called rumination. While it may feel like you're trying to solve the problem, it often keeps you stuck, increases anxiety, lowers mood, and makes it harder to focus on the present.
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Notice when you are replaying the past and gently ask yourself: "Is this helping me solve the problem, or am I going in circles?"
Focus on what is within your control today rather than what cannot be changed.
Set aside a fixed 15–20 minutes of 'worry time' each day. If worries arise outside that time, note them down and return to the present task.
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I recommend booking a therapy consultation with a psychiatrist or psychologist. Therapy provides evidence-based strategies to reduce rumination, improve concentration, and help you regain control over your thoughts and daily functioning
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Mr. John Zachariah
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Ernakulam
Consult a psychologist immediately
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