Discussion: Overthinking

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Overthinking is pretty self-explanatory – when one’s past decisions and/or actions consumes one’s thoughts for a long period of time and is usually channeled through regret.

I tend to overthink a lot. I overanalyze a situation far after it has happened and I always wonder what the other party thinks of me – whether I was rude? Too clingy? Too upfront? etc.

During exams, I pretty much overthink every problem that appears to be “easy” – I second-guess my answer which keeps me stuck on the problem wayy too long.

  • Do you tend to overthink?
  • What are some experiences you’ve had with overthinking?
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I always overthink and it’s so sad :sob:

I always think people are mad at me :((

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SAMEEEE I overthink the way they type and what emojis they use :sob: and irl their facial expressions and body language

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oh and the overuse of ‘…’

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also

“Whatever makes you happy”

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COBERRRRRR

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this is me

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“I’m fine with whatever…”

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I ALWAYS overthink. :sob:

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I always overthink.
I feel like I’m too annoying. I feel that I don’t fit in enough. I wonder if people think I complain too much.

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I over think to much about relationships or friendships.

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I overthink more than I breath :slightly_smiling_face:

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I overthink all the d*mn time, even with things that I’m not supposed to be worried about :upside_down_face:

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Oh man, I can so relate. I mean, even little things from 5 years ago still upset me. Something as simple as stuttering when meeting someone for the first time makes me feel like utter garbage. And I carry that embarrassment and stress with me for years. It’s quite ridiculous when you think about it— that person probably doesn’t even remember 99% of our first meeting, but I’m over here still stressing about that one little moment years later haha.

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I used to be a major over thinker. I would over analyze every single little thing, causing my friendships to break because I’d self sabotage. It was so bad that it was toxic.
Now, I don’t overthink anymore. I’ll have small moments where I overthink but I don’t let it control how I will act or view things. I’d say I’m not an over thinker anymore, but I have moments where I might every once in a while about something small like every other normal person.

I’ve had a lot of bad experiences with overthinking. In my freshman year of high school I’d lose friendships all the time, yet at the same time I’d gain friendships. It was a constant loop of gaining and losing

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I always used to over think even when I’m trying really hard not to
In the past overthinking caused me depression so now I try not to and leave things behind and move on
I just let it go that’s the best thing I could ever do
And most of the time over thinking is because of negative things so I try not to

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  • Do you tend to overthink?

Yes, a alot.

  • What are some experiences you’ve had with overthinking?
  • I mean when I overthink, I guess feel aniexious about it, thinking something would happen but nothing did. It’s kind of a weird feeling. I always ovethink about my family, what I’m going to do after Covid, growing up more into adulthood.
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Yeah :heart:

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I do this a lot! :star_struck:

I usually overthink in conversations, like if someone says or asks something idk if they’re joking or genuinely being passive aggressive so I just awkwardly chuckle and move on :sweat_smile:

Or if I’m in a discussion and someone doesn’t like my posts and I think they disagree and it’s gonna start confrontation when really they just don’t like posts or forgot :woman_shrugging:

Idk if this is overthinking or just being anxious, but I’m sure you can tell because I use this emoji when I am → :sweat_smile:

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How does one not overthink?

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