While we are engaging them, thoughts feel productive because we release dopamine when we think we’re solving a problem. This allows us to remain hopeful for progress, despite the fact that the thoughts degrade into pointless rumination. I fell into a pattern indicative of this useless overthinking; let me know if it sounds like you.Continue reading “How to Regain a Sense of Control”
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How To Stop Repetitive Thoughts
You’re reading this because you’ve been thinking of something repetitively. Because you can’t seem to shake the cycle of thoughts going through your mind, you have become frustrated. You may even recognize that they’re of no value to you, but for some reason, your mind is tempting you to dwell on these thoughts very oftenContinue reading “How To Stop Repetitive Thoughts”
Introductory Post
Hello, and welcome to my blog. Because of the nature of a blog, here I will provide my own experience and realizations with my mental health. I am just one person, so it’s worth taking my advice with a grain of salt. To combat my singular voice, I plan to use intellectual sources or booksContinue reading “Introductory Post”