Overthinking Disorder

“Overthinking disorder” is not a formal medical diagnosis, but the term is often used to describe a pattern of excessive, repetitive, and unproductive thinking about various issues, decisions, or worries. It is more of a symptom of many psychiatric illnesses rather than an independent disorder in itself. This can manifest as:

1. Rumination: Continuously thinking about the same distressing thoughts or problems, often focusing on past events or mistakes.
2. Anxiety: Overthinking can be a symptom of anxiety disorders, where a person is excessively worried about future events or outcomes.
3. Perfectionism: Constantly analyzing and reanalyzing decisions or actions, fearing they are not good enough.
4. OCD : repetitive intrusive thoughts can be a part of ocd too.

Overthinking can lead to mental fatigue, stress, difficulty concentrating, and impaired decision-making. It can also disrupt sleep and negatively affect overall well-being. Managing overthinking often involves cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and sometimes therapy to help break the cycle of repetitive thoughts.