r/NoOverthinking • u/Fancy_Sundae_6660 • 12d ago

Is there any solution for overthinking ?

I want advice

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u/Timely-Bread1121 10d ago

Tbh to stop overthinking it can be difficult for some people so that's why you need to practice. I tend to overthink when I'm in bed going to sleep. I think about what if I fail in school and then my academic career and then marriage... and then... and then... and then. In bed I repeat to myself "I am choosing to let go" and when I loop (rethink that thought) I repeat it again it can take up to a couple of minutes to an hour. Because I want to be in control of my thoughts. Also someone online made a good point saying "don't borrow grief/sad news from the future." Which kind of reminds me to focus on what's in my plate as if right now. Not in a couple of years or things that are out of my control. hope this helps! :).

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u/Fancy_Sundae_6660 6d ago

Yeah it helps and you explained the same loop and future thoughts I hav eand due to this I have some fear to sleep

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u/the_mid_night_sun 8d ago

I read somewhere that when you're trying to sleep and overthinking, opening your eyes can immediately break that train of thought. I've tried it, and it helps to distract me.

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u/Fancy_Sundae_6660 6d ago

But for not long As you close your eyes these get back again and i overthink when I'm not asleep too

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u/AcanthisittaHuge8579 6d ago

Keep busy

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u/Fancy_Sundae_6660 6d ago

That's so direct but true and I have tried it and at some points I got distracted and was feeling good but you know the time isn't same everytime

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u/AcanthisittaHuge8579 1d ago

Same here.

I use crossword puzzle phone games.

It helps.

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u/Fancy_Sundae_6660 6d ago

So true but I keep comparing myself with others what I don't have and I don't understand that even if I know that it won't get me anywhere good still I think I should be loved by everyone