The one who doesn’t think is not a man. We realize that we live because we think. When the mind drifts away from the right path and unwanted thoughts come to it we say that the thoughts cross the limit. We know that we can’t live without thinking. But when the thoughts become out of our control it may adversely affect our life. Negative thoughts will affect our mental health. They may lead to stress and anxiety. Doctors are of the opinion that a person drifts into excess thoughts because of his harrowing experiences in the past. Some others think too much to ensure that errors and their adverse impacts won’t happen in the future. But it is proven that if the thoughts become too much and become a part of the personality it may lead to the inability to take decisions. Psychologists say that a person may have excess thoughts due to mental and external pressures. Some experts are of the view that thinking too much is not a sin or fault. Whatever be the diverse opinions, one thing is clear-if the thoughts go uncontrolled it may lead to depression. In addition to it thoughts may lead to certain mental problems like anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Headache, back pain, sweating profusely, breathlessness, fatigue, loss of appetite, loss of confidence etc. are some of the symptoms of over thinking. Let us go through the ways of checking the habit of thinking too much.
First of all realize that excess thoughts will adversely affect our physical as well as mental health. Analyze your thoughts. Do they have any basis? Are your thoughts reasonable? Question your negative thoughts and banish the unwanted ones. Don’t be anxious about your future and don’t regret about your past failures. Focus and live only in the present. Practise it.
Minimize your negative thoughts intentionally. There are some things in our life which are beyond our control. It is better to leave them as such than to think over them unnecessarily. When the negative thoughts come to your mind focus your thoughts on anything else which give you happiness and relief. Find a hobby and indulge in it. Spend time with your dear ones. Befriend with people whom you think you can get along.
The help of therapists, cognitive behavioral therapy etc. are ways of coping with excess thought.
