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Originally Posted by reb569
For me I think it's bad because I when I start overthinking something it takes over everything else. I may be able to move on to other things temporarily, but find myself back on that topic again without realizing it.
Actually, I guess overthinking things is probably the same as (or quite similar to) ruminating. I read an article here on psych central last night about it.
https://psychcentral.com/lib/when-ru...mes-a-problem/ |
It does sound like ruminating and overthinking are basically the same things. But my overthinking is often associated with figuring things out, not necessarily in a negative way. Like CPTSD, what are the symptoms, how can I work on that myself, etc. I like to fix things so I want to know how they operate so I can troubleshoot and repair. Being an investigator of sorts.
I have no doubt that worrying is a bad thing and causes many bad things to happen to the body. Several friends that passed away from cancer were very stressed out all the time, always worrying about something, I feel sure that had something to do with the cancer.
I've been more stressed out lately but I think that's because I stopped taking the Welbutrin and Lexapro. I think I may have to start taking them again
