Five Symptoms of Poor Mental Health from Overthinking

<p><b>Five Symptoms of Poor Mental Health from Overthinking</b></p> <p>Overthinking things can be very hard on a person, keeping you from taking action. This can lead to poor work performance. You probably already know how much overthinking can stall you out and keep you from a happier and more productive life. What you might not realize is just how damaging overthinking is to your mental health. </p> <p>Don’t believe it? </p> <p>Check out these symptoms of overthinking gone wrong:</p> <p><b>You’re Believing the Lies</b></p> <p>When you overthink, it’s relatively typical to put a particular ‘spin’ on every conversation or interaction pertaining to what you’re obsessing about. For example, if you’ve been thinking your significant other is mad at you because of how they sounded on the phone when you talked to them last, you start seeing so-called anger in every interaction you track back in your mind. </p> <p>Eventually, you start convincing yourself the lies are true, and nothing can tell you otherwise. </p> <p><b>You’re Worrying More</b></p> <p>Nothing shoves you hard into the world of anxiety and even panic attacks like overthinking something you feel is threatening somehow, either to your peace of mind or even physical safety. These kinds of stresses become damaging when you become convinced the world really is a dangerous and scary place, without allowing room for opposing thoughts.</p> <p><b>You have Trouble Concentrating</b></p> <p>Overthinking doesn’t leave a lot of room in your brain for anything else. In fact, studies have shown that people who spend time overthinking perform poorly on other tasks requiring thought. This can even be seen on MRIs, indicating actual brain slow-down in all areas except the one you’re obsessing in. </p> <p>The solution? </p> <p>Deal with the problem you’re thinking about and move on quickly to the next thing.</p> <p><b>You Lack Mental Energy</b></p> <p>When overthinking has run rampant for a while, it uses up your energy resources. You find you can’t make a