Rumination Fuels Anxiety

When you ruminate, you aren’t brainstorming solutions or reflecting calmly – instead, you’re dwelling on the same distressing thoughts without getting new insight.

Overthinking social interactions is common and can fuel anxiety and self-doubt, making it hard to relax and enjoy being around others.

If you’ve ever been convinced someone was upset with you (with little evidence) or felt sure you “saw” annoyance on a friend’s face when they were actually fine, you’re not alone.