Huge shoutout to my overthinkers, over-analyzers, worry-warts, and the people who obsess over the smallest things that no one else sees…this one’s for you (and me).
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Talk it out
You don’t have to talk to another human being. It can be yourself in the mirror, a stuffed animal, a real animal, the air, or anything you feel comfortable talking to. Hearing your voice may help you work out whatever problem you have. As an added bonus, you’ll be able to yell a little if needed (just make sure if you’re talking to your pet you may want to lower your voice)
2. Write it Out
So maybe you’re not a talkative person. Writing all you feelings down is just as good. Write down every single thing you feel. No matter how trivial or “stupid” you think these feelings are. Don’t stop writing until you feel satisfied and you let all of your emotions out of your body. The most dangerous you can do to yourself is keep everything bottled up.
3. Move Around
When you sit still your worries are going to slowly creep up on you. It’s better to get moving so that you won’t let your thoughts infest your mind. Talk a walk, run, jump, skip, whatever you need to do to get your body moving. This is especially helpful if you have trouble sleeping because you’re so worried. It will tire you out enough to get to sleep quick and hopefully stay asleep.
4. Do Something You Love
Watch Netflix, do some shopping, color, draw, meditate or whatever else brings a smile to your face. Doing something else for a while may make you realize that there was nothing to be worried about or at least help you think more clearly. The world is still spinning ,and nothing has come crashing down on you. Your chest doesn’t feel as heavy anymore because you lifted that gigantic weight off of it ,and you can get back to living your life
5. Communication
If you are worried about something you said or did to a friend, or maybe you’re worried that someone is upset at you cause they had a different tone when they talked with you or even just looked at you a little different….talk to them. I know it’s hard because you don’t want them to think you’re stupid or think that all you do is overreact ,but if they truly care about you; they would not make sure feel that way. If this is something that has been keeping you up at night and infested your mind for days this may be the only way to get it out. You may feel vulnerable when you do this ,but trust me it will make you feel a lot stronger in the long run.
Whatever you do make sure that you are not alone in this. Everyone overthinks. It’s just one of those annoying things that makes us all human.