What It’s Like Living Inside an Overthinking Mind

Sometimes, I wish I could just... shut my brain up.

Like actually press a mute button. 

One moment I'm completing my assignment and other moment I'm recalling a conversation from 2 years, questioning every word I say, imaging myself living my life in New York City in a luxurious apartment, and wondering if penguins ever get lonely. All before going to bed. 

It's funny how everyone thinks overthinking means being stressed. But, in reality it's just your mind refusing to let anything be simple. Like Ever. 

So... what is it like living inside an overthinking mind? 
Let me explain, even though part of me is still wondering if I am explaining it right...

Living inside an overthinking mind is like constantly having tabs open - emotional, logical, philosophical, imaginary - all at once. 
I be brushing my hair and wondering why someone used a certain tone to talk to me 3 days back. 
I be packing my bag and thinking "WHAT AM I DOING TO MY LIFE?"
I be lying on my bed and imagining myself stepping out of a Ferrari and walking towards my multibillion-dollar company, thinking about my goals and reflecting on my past experiences. 
ALL WITHIN 15 MINS

Overthinking isn't bad
It helps me connect dots others miss.
Notice other's intentions and emotions.
Imagine WILDLY creative scenarios 

But it also turns into:
Decision paralysis
Emotional Self-doubt
Constant replays of past experiences 

Reflecting on my own mind feels like trying to organize a thunderstorm- loud, scattered, and always moving faster than I can catch it.

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to realize something simple but kind of amazing: not every story needs a crazy plot twist. Sometimes, the story is enough just as it is. Overthinking has taught me that it’s okay not to have all the answers, and that some questions don’t need to be chased down every rabbit hole. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is just pause, take a deep breath, and let things be.

So yeah… I still overthink. A lot. Like, “Did I say that weird thing three years ago in the exact wrong tone?” kind of overthink. But I’m learning that not every thought deserves a debate, and not every moment needs to be mentally replayed in 4K.
Sometimes, it’s okay to let life be a little blurry and move on.
Besides, if I’m going to overthink something… it might as well be what snack to eat next.