UNIVERSIDAD PEDAGOGICA NACIONAL FRANCISCO MORAZAN

CENTRO UNIVERSITARIO REGIONAL SAN PEDRO SULA

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

Oratory and conversation

Mrs. Bella Pineda
Name: Angie Contreras Chávez Registration No. 501199612980
Topic: Speech essay
WHAT IS BEHIND OVERTHINKERS

 What causes overthinking 

An overthinker can easily confirm how the progression of overthinking
makes you suffocate, exhaust, and how all that thinking was an
absolute waste at the end of the day.Overthinking is characterized as
unproductive and can further lead to rumination. It makes it difficult to
enjoy daily activities and disrupts our emotional regulation and sleep
patterns.
 What does a Overthinker do?
Do you replay past situations over and over again, plagued by 'what ifs' or
regrets, or spend a lot of time worrying about an event in the future – even an
insignificant or imagined one? – You might be an overthinker. Simply put, it's
the act of giving a thought far too much time and attention.
 What does an Overthinker feel?
When you're overthinking you might feel like your brain won't shut off. When
you try to sleep, you might even feel as though your brain is on overdrive as it
replays scenarios in your head and causes you to imagine bad things
happening.

 What does an Overthinker need?

Overthinkers need to constantly be reassured. With overthinkers, don't focus
too much on the truth of what happened. Even if the thing they are losing their
mind over is completely unfounded, focus instead on reassuring them that
everything is fine and that you still care about them.

 Is overthinking a mental illness?

 No, overthinking isn't a recognized mental health condition, but it can be a
symptom of depression or anxiety. Overthinking is commonly associated with
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), says Duke. GAD is characterized by the
tendency to worry excessively about several things.

 What does psychology say about overthinking?

Overthinking is also known as 'analysis paralysis' because by thinking too
much you're getting stuck in your thoughts and stopping yourself from taking
action. Healthy thinking, which is celebrated on World Thinking Day, opens
minds and celebrates growth and empowerment.

 Looking after mental health in lockdown: Tackling worry and overthinking

The COVID-19 crisis is impacting our mental health. Increased uncertainty,
health fears, disruption to normal life, isolation, unemployment, and the loss of
loved ones increase worry, anxiety and depression. Surveys in April 2020 found
much higher distress, anxiety and depression than previous years. The biggest
increase in distress was in 14-24 year olds. This age period is a critical time for
the emergence of mental health difficulties. It is a vulnerable time because
significant developmental changes occur in young people’s brains, alongside
key life transitions, such as becoming independent and first romantic
relationships. Social distancing, disruption to education and the shut-down of
the hospitality industry all interfere with these transitions and have hit young
people hard.
Promoting wellbeing and preventing poor mental health in young adults was
already a priority. This has only been increased by COVID-19.
When feeling stressed, talk to yourself as if you are talking to support a good
friend, say encouraging and motivating things, point out your progress,
successes, and strengths and remind yourself that it is normal to feel anxious
and okay to not always feel okay.