Reasons Why You Overthink

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Reasons Why You Overthink

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Күн бұрын

How many times have you found yourself trapped in the endless loop of overthinking?
In this video, uncover the reasons behind this common struggle and how to take back control of your mind. Learn why simply thinking more isn't the solution and how cultivating a sense of safety through awareness, deep breathing, and tuning into emotions and body sensations can lead to profound transformation.
0:00 Introduction
0:17 What is overthinking
1:17 Why do we overthink?
3:39 How to break free from overthinking
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@AlexHowardTherapy 3 ай бұрын

What has helped you break free from overthinking?

@dianeetchells9963 3 ай бұрын

I am doing all that and can't stop. Domestic violence and abuse in childhood and then 32 year's of covert narcissistic husband, that I didn't realise till after I said, I want a divorce. Life was he'll for all those year's and then it got worse, I am 66 and wanted to leave 25 year's ago, I can't see any future or hope for me.

@marioromano7563 3 ай бұрын

@dianeetchells9963 It won't be easy, and there will be a lot of work to do. But with the strength and courage that has brought you this far, you CAN overcome those things and have the life you deserve ✨️ I wish you every joy and happiness in your latter years. It's NEVER too late.

@Joshualuv13 3 ай бұрын

I've done this all my life ..62 years so far, and yes, i had childhood trauma, and I self Medicate with mainly food.While I have awareness. It's such a hard, ingrained pattern.I know it can be changed, but lots of hard work and consistency to work to change this.

@AlphaSigmaRichMan 3 ай бұрын

Same, Im 18😢😮

@wisdom_steps_channel 3 ай бұрын

Same

@KC-50 13 күн бұрын

Food is comfort. I go there all the time when the anxiety at work is great.

@sjaz556 3 ай бұрын

What has been helping me lately is closing my eyes and reciting the Serenity prayer while slowing down my breathing

@KC-50 13 күн бұрын

Not sure I can ever feel safe especially in the outside world. I think I overthink to not be overcome by overwhelming sadness.

@evelinel.9827 3 ай бұрын

Overthinking indicates under feeling

@wisdom_steps_channel 3 ай бұрын

True

@chancegoldstein 2 ай бұрын

Alex, this has to be the most succinct definition of being hypervigilant via childhood trauma I have ever heard and action to overcome it. Quite the gift in this video indeed!

@sylvie060 3 ай бұрын

For me overthinking kicks in when I've become disconnect to myself, and I need to make a decision. I'm learning that this is a call out for me to bring myself back to my self awareness, and then ask myself what I really want and need in that situation. Then bingo! I can remain confident, build myself trust and meet my needs and growth all at the same time.

@andreabuntpercy 3 ай бұрын

Qi Gong (aka Mindful Meditation) with Lee Holden has been a great antidote to overthinking for me. There's a lot of deep breathwork involved in Qi Gong, and flowing movements, and visualizations that tie in with nature..... all very calming.

@wisdom_steps_channel 3 ай бұрын

Awesome

@Lucado83 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video! It is a great help. I will work on this. I have ME/ CFS since over 4 years, but its getting better since 6 months. In 2021 I was completly bedridden for many months. I work on my hypersensitive nervous system and thinks like overthinking and its getting much better! Know i realize that i was overthinking since my childhod. I thought it was normal.

@marioromano7563 3 ай бұрын

Spot on as always always, Alex. Love your approach to these issues. So committed and caring. Thank you. 💞

@kalixte 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely spot on! Thanks for that

@Barbara-yj5tl 3 ай бұрын

Excellent. Completely understood what you were explaining Alex. My breathing was how you described, my body was tense so I took deep breaths and now I’m working on the constant thinking. Thank you very much xx

@eileenkelly8708 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Really helpful

@amandasmith5862 2 ай бұрын

Stop seeing danger where there isn’t was helpful for me

@wisdom_steps_channel 3 ай бұрын

Taking inspiration from you I have also started spiritual youtube channel in English. Thank you so much for your inspiration 😊😊

@markhemming1423 3 ай бұрын

Hi Alex. Great video! Here’s my question. Is the use of cognitive rational statements (from REBT) a good idea or not? I’ve been taught to read them when I feel anxious but isn’t this using thinking to try and feel safe?

@jillychandler 3 ай бұрын

I have not been in the real world since 2020. I have tried all sorts of things, such as cognitive therapy, but nothing has helped me. I do not know where to go from here? xxx

@streaming5332 3 ай бұрын

Try alcohol

@kagiesen 3 ай бұрын

@@streaming5332what your purpose in life?

@AlphaSigmaRichMan 3 ай бұрын

Same here 😢

@natishasexton 26 күн бұрын

Go to Jesus