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 ...

Do you get stuck in your brain, repeating conversations or worried about the future? You are not alone. Overthinking is a common, yet frequently misunderstood mental trap that many of us fall into.

On the outside, everything looks normal, even positive. People prone to overthinking have friends, go to work, pay their bills, and show up for many parts of their lives. For sure, many overthinkers ...