Overthinking

Being cheated on is one of the most painful life experiences, but if not the most painful, when it comes to relationships and trust, because you not only start to question the person in question, but yourself as well. The endless rehashing of that horrible night, the “what if”s, and the continuous loops of thought…

When something big is at stake — where to go to college, whether to change careers, who to marry or whether to get divorced — most people are likely to fret and ruminate about the looming decision. This makes a lot of sense. Major decisions should be thought about. But there are occasions you might…

When stress snatches your peace and doubles your heart rate, the Bible promises peace and a sound mind. These handpicked Bible verses for anxiety offer us not just temporary calming, but lasting peace that changes how we cope with life. Whether your stress comes from money, relationships, health, or anything else, the Bible provides powerful…

Rumination is one of a number of classic mental habits that can lead us to get stuck in the mud of worry, anxiety and indecision. And sometimes, the mind’s habit of going over and over a situation can make us gloomier by exaggerating everything in the incident or by planting trouble where trouble really doesn’t…

Journaling refers to an action to write down thoughts and feelings. Studies indicate that journaling might be an effective technique to relieve stress, combat anxiety and boost overall mental health. Racing thoughts and boiling emotions can fill people’s heads in this whirring age we live. What is more, they can freeze people from action and inaction, from doing things…

In a world that is hyperstimulating — populated by social media alerts, workplace deadlines and family obligations — little wonder, then, so many of us feel strained in our minds. Perhaps you’ve repeatedly replayed a conversation in your mind, worrying that you had said the wrong thing, or had a knot in your stomach before a big…

Racing thoughts are fast, repetitive thought patterns that you cannot control. These out-of-control thoughts are not only symptomatic of a bipolar mood episode, but people with bipolar disorder may struggle with racing thoughts even when they are not in the middle of a mood episode. They can also create mental fog, interfere with sleep, and disturb the…

Do you get caught in “what if” loops of thought? Do you spend hours thinking about all the possible outcomes of a decision until you’re paralyzed or exhausted? You’re not alone. Overthinking impacts millions of lives globally, resulting in a mental prison that can be nearly impossible to break free from. Overthinking is not simply constructing a plan or…

If you’re lying in bed with a mind racing, rehashing conversations, fretting about tomorrow or analyzing every detail of your day, you have plenty of company. There are millions of people out there that can’t shut down their mind at night, and it’s one of the most common causes of poor sleep. I Understand Your Pain, Believe…