11/19/2025
You can’t “think your problems away.” In fact, overthinking often makes anxiety and OCD worse over time.
Some compulsions are easy to see — like handwashing or reordering objects. But many are invisible: mental checking, replaying memories, or trying to escape certain thoughts.
The first step in changing these patterns is mindfulness: noticing when you’re doing it, how it feels in your body, and what situations trigger it most. Awareness creates the space to break free from cycles that keep anxiety alive.
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