Anyone who has caught themselves ruminating about the past or worrying about the future knows it’s usually not helpful. Those who are prone to feel high anxiety often struggle with “what if?” thoughts ...

Constantly replaying conversations or worrying about the future? An expert explains why overthinking happens, how it's ...

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with upsetting thoughts spinning through your head? Maybe you argued with your partner and you’re reliving the fight in agonizing detail. Perhaps you ...

Nipping negative repetitive thinking in the bud has the potential to stave off numerous mental health disorders. Think Eeyore and Piglet. Cheerful Piglet is a chronic worrier, coping with anxiety; ...

Perseveration is when a person becomes stuck on a thought, topic, question, worry, or activity and has difficulty moving on, even when the situation has changed or the issue has already been addressed ...