It usually starts with a simple thought—something so small you’d laugh about it if someone else brought it up. But then, like an echo that refuses to fade, it loops. Again. And again. That’s how overthinking pulls me in—and if you’re like me, it rarely stops there. It snowballs into full-blown anxiety, hijacking my ability…
Most of us have irrational fears from time to time—those sudden jolts of anxiety that make no sense but feel incredibly real. For people living with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), these fears aren’t occasional—they’re part of the daily grind. I remember lying awake at 2 a.m. convinced I’d forgotten to lock the front door (I…
Ever found yourself lying awake at 3 AM, staring at the ceiling, overthinking a conversation from three days ago? Yeah, same here. Worry is part of life—like that friend who overstays their welcome but somehow you’ve just learned to live with. But what happens when that worry sticks around, grows roots, and refuses to leave…
Ever find yourself lying awake at night, your mind racing through every worst-case scenario imaginable? Yeah, me too. That relentless loop of “what ifs” and overanalyzing every small decision—it’s exhausting. If you’ve ever felt like your brain has no off-switch, chances are you’re tangled up in the messy web of overthinking and generalized anxiety. And…