The Book of Overthinking: How to Stop the Cycle of Worry - International Bestselling Author (Gwendoline Smith - Improving Mental Health Series)

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When we overthink, we focus excessively on our thoughts, which can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and even physical symptoms like headaches or stomachaches. Overthinking can prevent us from enjoying the present moment, and it can also interfere with our ability to make sound decisions.

Some parts of the book are formatted in the manner of a hypothetical conversation between the author and the reader. There are also many charts, diagrams, and illustrations throughout. I have guided patients through these activities many times,” says Lori Ryland, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist in Kalamazoo, Michigan. No, overthinking is not a mental illness, but it can be a symptom of anxiety or depression. For some people, overthinking is an occasional occurrence and isn’t particularly bothersome.Books may offer a range of self-help strategies to manage overthinking and anxiety, such as journaling, time management, physical exercise, and lifestyle adjustments. The mental health crisis is real," says Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and author of How to Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety. "The clinic I work at has experienced the longest wait list we've ever seen in our 25-year history." Dr. Hendriksen adds that the average age of the patients she sees is skewing younger and younger, with many college students now seeking her help. Once you've recognized that you're feeling anxiety, you might try repeating a helpful mantra, such as "this is a false alarm," or "this feels uncomfortable but I am teaching my brain I can handle this." Kissen advises having your helpful mantra handy as an in-the-moment reminder. I hope this post helped you find some books that might be able to help with overthinking or anxiety! The book starts with an evaluation of one’s current situation, then moves on to setting goals and developing a plan for change. Throughout the book, Annibali emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and mindfulness, providing readers with concrete strategies for incorporating these into their daily lives. My Take

I had an ARC of this book because I was on the launch team, so I read it months ago (and reviewed it). This week when I finished my previous audio book and had run out of podcasts in my feed I was interested in (so many are released on Tuesdays and I finish them by end of the day on Thursday), I thought “Let’s listen to Jon.” If you’d like to learn more about natural treatments for anxiety, consider reading our in-depth article.

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Regular practice of these techniques can help calm your mind and reduce anxiety symptoms. 4. Self-Help Strategies This is very important in the post-truth world. Critical thinking, objectivity and reason are getting seriously downgraded and without an understanding of the thought process and a change in how we operate, we are going the wrong way down the evolutionary trail. It's more like a friend, philosopher and guide than a book. Felt like the author herself is talking to you, taking you through the journey that, you and she, both are parts of.