Living in today’s information-intensive world is no easy task. We easily get lost in the web of thoughts that make us unproductive. We often think about what we decided in the past, analyze situations from every possible angle, and worry about the future. Moments of reflection are normal, but chronic overthinking may be destructive. It slowly erodes mental resilience and makes you susceptible to stress, anxiety, and even depression.
According to Forbes, studies show that 73% of those between 25 and 35 years chronically overthink, while the percentage is 52% in the group ranging from 45 to 55 years.
On a positive note, counselling can be your life jacket, helping you break this vicious circle of overthinking and reboot your mental strength.
In this blog, let’s learn about what is overthinking and how counselling can help handle overthinking.
What is overthinking?
Overthinking is a vicious circle of thoughts that dwell on problems or uncertainties rather than solutions. It is an unproductive pattern in which one gets caught in a mental loop, replays situations in one’s mind, and speculates about hypothetical outcomes that may never happen.
So, why do people overthink? It usually stems from a desire to be in control, a fear of making mistakes, or simply the habit of constant self-analysis.
Two major causes of overthinking–
Ruminating about the past is when one replays whatever happened in one’s head. These thoughts attack self-esteem, make you rethink your decisions, and further regret your actions: “I should have said that” or “What if I did it this way?”
Worrying about the future involves projecting worst-case scenarios into the future. Examples might be, “What if I fail this project?” or “What if I lose my job?”
How Chronic Overthinking Impacts Mental Resilience
How Samvedna Care Can Help Break the Cycle of Overthinking?
Samvedna Care’s counselling therapy can provide a safe environment with care and no judgment. We can help you find the reasons of overthinking and work constructively on ways to deal with it.
Identifying Cognitive Distortion
Our counselling therapy illuminates the irrational thought patterns—known as cognitive distortions—that lead to overthinking. Our professional therapist will teach you about patterns such as catastrophic thinking and mind reading that feed overthinking and correct them toward healthier and more realistic ways of thinking.
Building Mindfulness Skills
Counselling at Samvedna Care often includes mindfulness techniques that help you stay more in the present rather than lose yourself in thoughts about something that happened or is going to happen. Such mindfulness techniques can train you to manage your emotions, which enhances your resilience in response to challenging situations.
Emotional Regulation
Overthinking usually occurs as a reaction to an inability to handle negative feelings, such as fear, guilt, and frustration. Through counselling, you will be able to learn more healthy ways to process such emotions so that you feel less controlled by your thoughts. Learning how to handle one’s emotions better helps them face life with more poise and resilience.
Problem-Solving Strategies
Our therapists help elaborate on effective problem-solving strategies by breaking down big, overwhelming issues into smaller and more manageable steps. Counselling can empower one to make decisions based on logically weighing options rather than getting lost in ‘what ifs.’ This action-orientated approach will help you regain control over your life and gradually decrease the effects of negative thinking.
Change Perspective
It helps you turn around from thinking about worst-case scenarios to considering challenges as ways to learn and grow. Counselling certainly compels an individual to look at life’s challenges more positively and constructively, hence bringing resilience to mind.
Support and Accountability
We provide a safe space where the causes of overthinking can be worked through and guidance and encouragement given. Having professional support can be empowering; it can make one feel that the journey of overcoming overthinking is more manageable and effective.
Final Thoughts
Chronic overthinking can be a vicious circle, impacting your mental resilience, but it doesn’t have to be the linchpin of your life. Counselling is a clear way out of this destructive pattern and helps you take control of your thoughts, feelings, and decisions. By addressing the source or sources of overthinking, you will find positive ways to deal with the consequences. It will put you on the path toward the restoration of your lost mental resilience and confidence in living a fuller life.
If you find yourself always overthinking and if anxiety or stress ensues everywhere you go, then professional counselling from Samvedna Care is the first thing to do to get back on track and reinforce your coping mechanisms.
For more information and support, contact Samvedna Care. We are here to help you every step of the way.
Samvedna Care, G-7 Oriental Villas, Sushant Lok III, Sector 57, Gurgaon
Samvedna Care, C-13 Anand Niketan, New Delhi
+91 74280 97301
