Overthinking

[imnotnervous]

Hey guys, I know that I suffer from anxiety and often have a lot of the physical effects but I don’t know where the line is between overthinking and anxiety. Sometimes I overthink so much it sometimes brings me to tears and don’t have any physical effects that I normally experience from anxiety. Can anyone help me out ? Is the overthinking normal as such ?

[lovetodance2018]

I am so glad you reached out here. Boy do I understand overthinking. I spent a lot of my life doing that and driving myself crazy. I have been working learning to keep my thoughts captive. There have been a few techniques that have really helped me. One is CBT app. You can down load it on your phone. It is called CBT-i Coach. apple.co/2mM6lnG

It works on relaxing your mind and clearing your mind. I have learned when a thought comes in, if it is not self-promoting I should put it on a cloud and let if float away. The visual image of this has really helped me. I am also working with a health and life coach to help me accountable for my thoughts and that I can choose what I think and what I believe about myself. Lastly the book "Battlefield of the Mind" by Joyce Meyers gives clarity on how to take our thoughts captive. bit.ly/2m2ayDD

I will be praying for you. Prayer, Journaling and trusting God have helped me on my journey to healing from depression and anxiety. I am available any time to chat, if you would like to pm me. Hugs and Blessings!

[imnotnervous in reply to lovetodance2018]

Thankyou

[lovetodance2018 in reply to imnotnervous]

You are welcomed and just let me know if you ever want to chat. I am here for you and will continue to be praying for you.