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 ...

Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop up into your head? Thoughts that are distressing, repetitive and unwanted are called intrusive thoughts. NPR's senior Visuals producer LA Johnson talks with ...

A little bit of overthinking is normal—but if it’s constant, it can contribute to issues like anxiety and depression. Overthinking can be a coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, trauma, low ...

“‘Noise in the brain’ is a phrase I hear my patients use to describe a constant stream of thoughts, most often negative, which become overwhelming and are usually unhelpful,” says Dr. Nina Vasan, ...

A catastrophizing or "sticky" mind wants to put your worst fears, worries, and future plans on an endless loop. Here's how to deal. The soundtrack to my mind is a never-ending loop of catastrophizing, ...

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; ...