Overthinking Explained: Why Your Brain Gets Stuck in Thought Loops
Why do we replay conversations in our heads? Why can making a simple decision sometimes feel impossible? And why does thinking things through occasionally turn into a cycle of endless questions, scenarios, and “what ifs”?
In this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams is joined by Dr. Ramona Von Leden and Dr. Dan O’Brien to explore the science behind overthinking and repetitive thought patterns.
Together, they break down what’s happening in the brain when we get caught in a thought loop, why some people may be more prone to overthinking, and how to recognize the difference between…
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