#8 Overthinking will Kill your joy

What is overthinking? Believe it or not is a disorder under the anxiety umbrella. Yes, overthinking is a type of anxiety, which is also a risk factor for depression.

Personally, I am surrounded by over-thinkers, and find myself constantly asking them, will overthinking/worrying help solve the problem. Now I admit that is not the best way to help them, but its an instant reality check for them. We could spend hours and days obsessing and thinking about an issue but that is not synonymous to being solution focused. My theory is that once a person can see something a face value, without the mental additives or scenarios, they can begin to brainstorm solutions.

See the over-thinker is focused more on the problem then on the solution. Essentially they separate themselves from reality, to save them from pain, but it merely prolongs the ill feelings.

The cure, just genuine love, care, and support in dealing with past issues that may be the root cause of the disorder. Encourage them to be brave and talk to someone about it.

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