Oh.. should I mention we all are overthinkers? Only difference is: whether your overthinking makes you release happy hormones or stress hormones. It's more like a friend, philosopher and guide than a book. Felt like the author herself is talking to you, taking you through the journey that, you and she, both are parts of. Life changing' is an over-used term lately. But it's accurate for this book. Reading it has changed my life for the better. The thoughts, ideas, and processes that Anne shares in the book aren't highly original; we've heard them before, seen them elsewhere. The genius of the book is that she's brought them all together in one place and presented them in such an engaging manner. The information is both practical and practicable. I learned some things about myself while listening to this audiobook. Realising that I've probably inherited my predisposition to anxiety was a rather unwelcome insight, but I can't say I was very surprised. Let's just say that some of the behaviours and internal monologues described in this book sounded awfully familiar. However, learning the terminology was quite useful, as I'm now better able to identify and conceptualise what I'm actually doing (I'm very accomplished at mind-reading and fortune-telling, for example, 'should' is my second name, and I certainly have a PhD in rumination and anticipatory anxiety), and can hopefully influence my own thinking more. If you want to break your bad habits, read Rewire by Richard O’Connor or Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer.

If you do have a gut feeling, be honest. Explain how you feel to those around you. There's nothing wrong with seeking validation, if that's how you heal. Rnic K, Dozois DJ, Martin RA. Cognitive distortions, humor styles, and depression. Eur J Psychol. 2016;12(3):348-362. doi:10.5964/ejop.v12i3.1118 By following Annibali’s time-honed techniques, you’ll not only improve your cognition and balance your mind, but also find focus in a chaotic world. This was an audiobook from NetGalley and I listened to it doing that most mindful of things, an enormous jigsaw puzzle. I found it really great to listen and contemplate the way I worry, to take notes and later mull over some of the learnings. Before buying a book make sure to compare price and outlet, we have included links below to several large book outlets for different regions in the world:With the negativity laid out, I am a severe over thinker. I go crazy prattling on in my mind about something simple and insignificant. This overthinking could have started with a conversation I had that I felt went negatively and explode to why I have no friends. This is dramatic of course, but has unfortunately happened. It was nice to hear this was normal and more common in women. I know if I tell my boyfriend or father about something I am worried about they think I'm crazy and weird for worrying about something so trivial.

Amen Clinic Chief Psychiatrist Dr. Joseph Annibali is here to bust you out with over three decades worth of experience. I would like to requote the phrase used by author - to ask a worrying person to think positive is like "adding sugar on shit". The Book of Overthinking was a decent short read, but there are other books in this genre that are much better, IMO... Fans of Anne Bogel, her blog (Modern Mrs. Darcy), and her podcast (What Should I Read Next) will be familiar with Anne's skill for bringing universal subjects to an intimate level and helping us see them with fresh eyes. She turns her talent to the subject of chronic over-thinking in her new book, Don't Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life.This book also includes worksheets and exercises to help readers change their brains. Even if readers do not have time to do all the exercises, readers will learn a lot about their anxiety and how best to cope with it.