How do I stop being an overthinker?

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

My mind is always buzzing.

I am always in deep thoughts.

How do I switch off my thoughts and just live my life without thinking too much?

[caring__1]

This actually tends to be more common with women than men. When women talk, they find they're able to narrow things down to something concrete, manageable and workable. When they hold it in their head, they tend to nurture it into monsters. The more they think, the bigger and more overwhelming it becomes. Once it becomes a monster, they feel it is too scary to reveal, so they continue their downward spiral into a black hole.

Men, on the other hand, tend to go to their cave when they are bothered by something. They think about it till they have an answer. They then come out of their cave and declare the solution. Women generally tend to be very frustrated with this pattern, as they want to know what the considerations were, what the pros and cons were and how he came to his conclusion. They want to be included in all parts of this process, yet guys generally just say "It works... just do it."

Men are more likely to be end goal focused, while women tend to be more process focused. Though these are common patterns, do not take this as a statement that all men or all women are alike.

[D_Bone_Steak]

I get really drunk and take sleeping pills then I'll rub one out and throw a baby sock on the end of my dong to catch the leftover coom, and try to just sleep. If that doesn't work I'll throw on some murder porn (real true crime) and just sort of let the drugs take over until I pass the fuck out.

[Screenwriter]

Well, work on balance. There's nothing wrong with thinking when it's called for. Sometimes, though, just living in the moment and watching the sun set, or feeling a breeze or seeing a hummingbird or bees buzzing by are simple joys. Baking some cookies, eating a lovely meal you cook, smelling clean clothes out of the dryer, lying in fresh sheets, drying off after a bath. None of these involve Deep Thought. They're simple joys.

[katiesmuff]

Because you are very HOT and she doesn't have enough confidence in herself of keeping her guy out of your pants or at the very least working very hard to get into your pants.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

Thank you Katie, it’s always very nice to hear a compliment from a woman. 😇

[AviatorTom]

You mus ttrain yourself to take things as they are, don't try to overthink them. It's actually quite easy. Next time you're in a situation, just tell yourself "I'm just going to take this as it is, nothing more."

[Sonorous]

What do you overthink about?

[Peter_Penetrator]

So you are like me. Introspective.


Nothing wrong with that. Nothing wrong with you.


It is the people around you that don’t state their intentions to begin with. They leave you guessing.


Also, for me my introspectiveness causes me to consider how what l say affects those around me. While conversing, l am reading that person’s emotions.

[A_Bell]

Everyone thinks all the time unless they are mentally incompetent. You aren't different, you just overindulge in unproductive thought to the point it bothers you.

Try to learn how to focus instead of chaotically jumping around.

[molonski2]

OMG , I have never met you , but as I have always said " You are the biggest over thinker I don't know " hahaha..

How do you stop? , wow , I don't know , its you entire mindset , you have over analysis of virtually everything.

[Curmudgeon]

I get this, and believe me, lots of guys also have this problem. But whenever possible, remind yourself, "What is important, NOW, in the present moment?" Particularly when there is work to be done.

[Sparkie460]

You'd have to occupy your mind with other things like reading, watching tv or the beautiful things around you. It's difficult I know, I always have things on my mind too. This is how I shut my brain down

[Elinnnor]

I suggest you to find some hobbies , be occupied as much as possible , go out , do some workout, and you'll forget with time to overthink or worry too much. Educate yourself to be relaxed and calm, and accept everythink.

[Bklynbadboy12]

That's easy I use to be and over thinker to. What you have to relax and understand that somethings are just beyond our control and know you can't prepare for everything you do what you can and deal with the rest as it comes

[Grond21]

Do you worry a lot? Or are you just someone who thinks about things deeply? Because if it's the latter, then that seems like a gift, not a curse.

[Andres77]

You don’t need to stop.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/RiaX_Y2nR-o

[Still-alive]

Try writing things down in a journal or something it usually helps me.

maybe do some exercising too.

[KrakenAttackin]

Being female pretty much mandates overthinking. Aside from that, do you overthink everything? If so this may be a deeper issue.

[KrakenAttackin]

You consider yourself an extrovert, correct?

[TonyMetal___86]

Just live your life day by day and forget everything else...

[andy530]

Practice mindfulness…. It’s hard but with practice you can overcome

[BLP11520]

Well, some people never think things through at all. More of you and me out here

[Anonymous]

have you tried drugs?
i hear great things about them

[catarecute]

being an overthinker could save your life.

[Christoff92]

Manifest is the key to a positive you.

[collie22]

If that was me I'd ask Jesus to help me