MOOD SWINGS A PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDER

 

The more you over think, the less you understand.

Through thorough research both online and direct conversation with scholars, study has shown that over thinking has been sited as a disorder and has been listed as one of the most killer threat to the survival of the upcoming younger generation which most often leads to the psychological break down ones mental and emotional state of mind.

Wikipedia has defined Psychological disorder as thinking about a situation or topic to an excessive amount or in a simpler way think about (something) too much or for too long. 

While everyone over thinks situations once in a while, some people are plagued with a constant barrage of thoughts all the time. Chronic over thinkers rehash conversations they had yesterday, second-guess every decision they make, and imagine disastrous outcomes all day, every day.

Thinking too much about something often involves more than words. over thinkers conjure up disastrous images, too. Their minds resemble a movie where they imagine their car going off the road or replay distressing events over and over again.

Thinking too much prevents you from getting anything done. And, it wreaks havoc on your mood.

Below Are Some Easy Ways To Stop Over Thinking About Every Little Thing And Just Enjoy Your Life

1. Notice When You’re Stuck in Your Head

Over thinking can become such a habit that you don’t even recognize when you’re doing it. Start paying attention to the way you think so you can become aware of the problem.

When you’re replaying events in your mind over and over, or worrying about things you can’t control, acknowledge that this isn’t productive. Thinking is only helpful when it leads to positive action.

2. Keep The Focus On Problem Solving

Dwelling on your problems isn’t helpful—but looking for solutions is. If it’s something you have some control over, consider how you can prevent the problem, or challenge yourself to identify five potential solutions.

If it’s something you have no control over—like a natural disaster—think about the strategies you can use to cope with it. Focus on the things you can control, like your attitude and effort.

3. Challenge Your Thoughts

It’s easy to get carried away with negative thoughts. So, before you conclude that calling in sick is going to get you fired, or that forgetting one deadline will cause you to become homeless, acknowledge that your thoughts may be exaggeratedly negative. 

Remember that your emotions will interfere with your ability to look at situations objectively. Take a step back and look at the evidence. What evidence do you have that your thought is true? What evidence do you have that your thought isn’t true?

4. Schedule Time For Reflection

Stewing on your problems for long periods of time isn’t productive, but brief reflection can be helpful. Thinking about how you could do things differently or recognizing potential pitfalls to your plan could help you perform better in the future. Incorporate 20 minutes of “thinking time” into your daily schedule. During that time period, let yourself worry, ruminate, or mull over whatever you want. When your time is up, move on to something else. And, when you start over thinking things outside of your scheduled time, simply remind yourself that you’ll need to wait until your “thinking time” to address those issues in your mind.

5. Lean Mindfulness Skills

It’s impossible to rehash yesterday or worry about tomorrow when you’re living in the present. Mindfulness will help you become more aware of the here and now. Just like any other skill, mindfulness takes practice, but over time, it can decrease over thinking. There are classes, books, apps, courses, and videos available to help you learn mindfulness skills. 

6. Change the Channels

Telling yourself to stop thinking about something will backfire. The more you try to prevent a thought from entering your brain, the more likely it is to keep popping up. Change the channel in your brain by changing your activity. Exercise, engage in conversation on a completely different subject, or work on a project that distracts you. Doing something different will put an end to the barrage of negative thoughts.

Written by; ALLOTEY DANIEL DOH