By Archisha Yadav | September 20 , 2024
Overthinking is a way to avoid conflict, but it can lead to more anxiety and stress. Confronting issues head-on is often healthier.
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Perfectionists overthink because they want to feel perfect, not necessarily to achieve perfection. It’s about avoiding the discomfort of feeling inadequate.
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Overthinking creates a false sense of certainty. It’s a way to cope with the anxiety of not knowing what will happen next.
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Overthinking can make us feel in control when we actually feel helpless, especially when we can't influence others' lives directly.
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Overthinking often starts in childhood as a coping mechanism for difficult situations, like dealing with challenging family dynamics.
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Some people overthink because it brings unexpected benefits, like sympathy from others or an excuse to delay decisions.
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People often overthink in areas where it’s not needed because they are used to solving problems with thinking in other parts of their life.
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