It often causes people to spiral, imagine the worst possible outcomes, and experience anxiety. Recognizing the pattern, questioning your thoughts, and using positive affirmations can help. It may ...

Catastrophic thinking can be extraordinarily hard to cope with. Whether it’s dealing with fears about your physical safety, the uncertainty of personal relationships, or the prospect of financial ...

One late assignment, one awkward moment, one vague text from a friend—and suddenly it's a crisis. Here's how to help your ...

Have you ever been on an airplane, and had this sinking feeling that the plane might crash? Or that you had a routine blood test done and you keep thinking that the results will say you have a ...

The human mind has an incredible capacity for imagination, but sometimes that creativity works against us. When thoughts spiral into worst-case scenarios and disaster feels inevitable, catastrophic ...

Everyone is guilty of occasionally thinking that the worst possible outcome is going to happen when imagining a future situation. But doing it all the time can have a serious impact on your daily life ...

Do you jump to conclusions? Say your mom texts you, “Call me.” Do you immediately assume she was in a car crash? Is a throbbing headache clearly a sign of a brain tumor? A delayed flight a ruined ...

I’ve been self-employed for three years. Every year I have worried about my taxes. This year, with the new tax code, a legacy from my mother’s estate, and my own ostrich tendencies, I am surprised to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Overthinking is the habit of excessively analyzing, dwelling on or worrying ...