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Signs You Are Constantly Overthinking

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Alyssa Gilooly

Mar 29, 2017

Merrimack College

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Joao Silas

Overthinking – "Something is on your mind and you continuously think about it, the thought gets deeper and you start thinking about circumstances, events and possibilities that could be... in the end you have too many far out thoughts racing through your head." Overthinking is a common practice of mine. It is uncontrollable and sudden. You don't even realize you are doing it until it is too late.

You start with a common concept and suddenly a simple thought becomes this whole ordeal. Your head becomes full with worries and conspiracy theories of your own making. Even the simplest task will cause an immense amount of thoughts to swarm through your head. Overthinking is common; if you can relate to any of these signs below, don't worry even though I know you will overthink overthinking.

1. Decisions are impossible

You pick an option but constantly second guess yourself causing you to scramble between all the choices and in the end, not being able to choose.

2. You constantly assume people are talking about you

Not because you think you are all that, but because there is something wrong with you like you have food stuck in your teeth or your underwear is showing.

3. Getting up during class is your biggest fear

"They are all going to look at me and watch me walk out of the room, they are going to time me, I'm going to disrupt the class."

4. Being in charge of the AUX chord is stressful

What if you pick the wrong song? What if they make fun of my music? What if everyone hates the song? What if it kills the vibe? On and on and on...

5. Sorry is the main word of your vocabulary

I'm sorry about.... I'm sorry I did that.... I'm sorry for being sorry..

6. Sending a text...

Will I sound desperate if I say this? Is an exclamation point too much? What if they don't answer?

7. Receiving a text...

Constantly deciphering the meanings of "K", "Ok", and "Okay"

8. Never knowing if you should say hi to someone you know

Do you say hi to an acquaintance? What if they don't say hi back? What if they think I'm rude for not saying hi?

9. Your mood can change suddenly

You get excited and then start the process of overthinking which then replaces the excitement with fear or uncertainty.

10. Being home alone can turn into a horror movie

What if I get murdered and no one is here to save me? What if a robber breaks in?

11. Constantly sending screenshots

Your friend can tell you exactly what to say so you can't "mess it up."

12. You notice if the slightest thing changes

His smile isn't as big, is he breaking up with me? Why didn't she send a smiley face? Did I do something wrong?

13. Rehearsing what you are going to say in your head before you say it

Because if you mess up you are going to look stupid.

14. Overthinking everything

Every little thing causes your mind to spiral out of control. But it is okay because you aren't crazy, you are just an overthinker.

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