Overthinking is a maladaptive strategy to deal with anxiety. You overanalyze an issue to the point where it’s unhelpful and may even be harmful, says Shelly Smith-Acuña, PhD, professor, and dean of ...
Overthinking isn’t just “thinking too much.” It’s replaying conversations at 2 a.m., imagining futures that haven’t happened, and carrying emotional weight long after moments have passed. For ...