The ability of human to think and understand is many times more than other creatures. This is what makes it different from other creatures and animals. But overthinking can make anyone sick.
In English it is called overthinking. Many people do not admit that they have this problem, even after much thought. Overthinking is a habit that can be hard to break.
In fact, the more time people spend thinking about something, the less time and energy they have left. Overthinking has a negative impact on a person's mental health as well as their physical health.
So today relationship In the column we will talk about over thinking. You will also know that-
- How does overthinking affect our health?
- How can we avoid this?
What is overthinking?
Overthinking and analyzing a topic or situation for a long time is called 'overthinking'. People don't even realize when it becomes a habit. Overthinking creates confusion, doubt and fear before anything else. Overthinking can lead to problems like stress, depression and anxiety. Timely recovery from this situation is very important.
What causes overthinking? Overthinking involves having too many thoughts about an event or person. These thoughts are mostly negative. Stress is also a major cause of overthinking. When a person goes through a stressful event, he thinks about it constantly.
Due to this, gradually too much overthinking dominates him. A person is constantly caught up in his own thoughts, which makes it difficult for him to recover. Apart from this, there are many other reasons for overthinking. See the graphic below.
How to identify overthinking If you are constantly thinking about a particular situation, this is a major symptom of overthinking. Apart from this there are some things that indicate overthinking. See the pointers below.
- Being unable to think of anything else.
- Different types of negative thoughts before sleep.
- Constantly worrying or feeling restless.
- To replay a situation or experience over and over again in the mind
- There is a lot of worry even in small matters
- Getting caught up in the questions of your mind.
- Feeling mentally exhausted
Negative health effects of overthinking Overthinking can lead to many physical and mental ailments. Sometimes it has a bad effect on relationships too. Overthinking can lead to feeling like the worst of yourself. It affects our health in many other ways. See it in the graphic below.
Excessive thoughts must be controlled Overthinking a subject is dangerous. It is important to get this under control as soon as possible. For this you can do physical activity or meditation. Apart from this, you can reduce overthinking by writing down thoughts and focusing on your successes. Check out some more ways to overcome overthinking in the graphic below.
Let's talk about the points given in the above graphic in detail.
Meditate regularly Dr. Aditi Saxena says meditation can help reduce overthinking. For this, try to focus on your breathing during meditation. Overthinking can be controlled by practicing regularly for 10 minutes.
Identify negative thoughts Overthinking leads to negative thoughts. To avoid this, it is important to note such thoughts. Identify it, note it in a diary and take immediate action. Do your favorite activity during this time. To relax yourself, you can listen to some music or watch a movie.
Avoid being alone while overthinking One should avoid being alone while thinking excessively. Because solitude can prove dangerous as thoughts of self-harm or suicide come to mind during this time. In this situation it is necessary to stay with your friends or family. If you are very concerned about something, discuss it with your friends or family members.
Stay in the present and make yourself a priority Staying in the present is very important to avoid overthinking. Limit your screen time to a certain amount of time each day and spend that time on one activity. Enjoy your favorite food or go for a walk outside. Think about how important your health is to you. Which can help eliminate overthinking.
Accept your fearIf you are thinking too much about a subject that creates fear, then acknowledge that fear and face it. Accept that some things are always out of control. It is useless to think too much about them.
Seek the help of a professional counselor If you cannot get out of the habit of overthinking, you can take the help of a psychologist. They can teach you some skills that will help you avoid overthinking. Apart from this, there are also some therapies, which can prove helpful in coming out of this.
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