Overthinking and decision paralysis

[guitaristepiphone]

I started this overthinking since maybe 7th or 8th grade? It worsened a lot over time. As I said I was topper and a great guitarist but this illness put me in a rabbit hole. Right now also I overthink a lot even if it's minor decisions like should I eat the remaining portion of my meal? But ah my stomach is full, it will cause acidity. Wait, but I am skinny if I don't eat how I will become healthy. Believe me this is the worst thing ever. I just turned 20 a few days ago. All my friends have progressed a lot in life but me only in overthinking. I am fighting a battle everyday that anyone cannot see. I don't know what to do anymore. Losing hope. Medicines helped but cannot cure them. They just work a lil in background. People say I have become lazy. But the thing is this overthinking is hell. I have no taste of food, headaches, ibs, sleep problems etc. Advice and help pls.

[CLB1125]

Do you have a therapist? I would recommend you go to therapy. Overthinking and decision making in my opinion cant be fixed with meds. From my own experience. You need someone to help learn how to think things through and figure out what works for you. You are not lazy. Medicine for mental illness is terrible for energy zapping. Until you see someone try this, (it helps me) write down what it is you are trying to decide. Then make a list of what will probably happen if you decide no and another list of what might happen if you decide yes. It may help you to visualize the situation. I hope I have helped you even a little bit. We are here to support you.

[guitaristepiphone in reply to CLB1125]

Yes, my psychiatrist does therapy also. I know I am not lazy but due to overthinking I cannot do the things even I used to love! I don't do physical activities either. So my family and the psychiatrist also says I am lazy. But they cannot see my overthinking that's going on inside. I will surely give this list a try. Thank you!!

[CLB1125 in reply to guitaristepiphone]

You’re welcome. That’s the biggest problem with mental illness. People can’t see what is racing around in our heads. I hope your psychiatrist was saying that to motivate you. I hope we can help you deal with things.