Overthinking isn’t necessarily a bad thing; rather, it’s the content of our thoughts that can make it problematic. I consider myself a professional overthinker, unable to rein in my mind once it spirals into motion. There was a time when I would overanalyze every aspect of my life, often culminating in panic attacks and tearful breakdowns. This tendency of mine was one I deeply despised. The mere idea of succumbing to overthinking and subsequently attempting to suppress those thoughts only exacerbated my anxiety.
One day, I confided in my soon-to-be husband about my loathing for this aspect of myself. I expressed my earnest desire to overcome it. In response, he posed a thought-provoking question: “Why do you wish to eliminate it? Overthinking, in itself, isn’t entirely negative. In fact, it’s quite remarkable that you can immerse yourself in contemplation to such an extent. It’s as if overthinking unveils the portals to uncharted territories within your mind.” His perspective struck a chord with me.