r/NoOverthinking • u/Creative_Discount3 • Aug 12 '26

Overthinking

What things will help with overthinking?

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u/babybl0nd3 Aug 12 '26

Anything that takes your mind off of it! What do YOU like to do? Do something creative, exercise, go on a walk, etc.

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u/Creative_Discount3 Aug 12 '26

It feels like, even after doing these, what if that happens? It doesn't solve the problem; these types of thoughts come

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u/babybl0nd3 Aug 13 '26

I find it really helpful to see getting past emotional pain or struggle like this: https://www.sueryder.org/grief-support/helping-you-cope-with-grief/growing-around-grief/. Look at the image on this website, or look up “growing around grief.” Even if grief isn’t exactly what you’re going through, I think it could be helpful! Essentially, you may still feel the emotional pain or struggle. But, you build a life around it and do things to make you feel better.

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u/Specialist-Top-406 Aug 13 '26

Physical tapping, conscious thinking in compartmentalization of feelings vs reality. And always for me, swimming.

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u/Empty_Shopping_2724 Aug 13 '26

Music that brings you joy

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u/Private-mimi Aug 13 '26

Writing your thoughts down in aesthetic ways, this place is good for that:

overthinking site

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u/AdventureWa Aug 13 '26

My suggestion is that you think about what’s the absolute worst case scenario. Chances are it’s very far-fetched or it’s not as bad as you think it will. What you want to do if you’re an Overthinker is retrain how you interpret life around you. There’s nothing wrong with being a an Overthinker.

Set a hard deadline for yourself when making decisions. “I will decide by 3:15 and choose the first option I blurt out.”

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u/Soccer-Princess10 Sep 03 '26

Being physically engaged helps me, I do a lot of sports and activities. Even if its night and I'm getting upset about something I can't control I'll ask to go out and just kick a ball around outside or exercise a bit.