10/16/2026
Overthinking the same worry on a loop? That's rumination — and it feels like problem-solving, but it isn't.
Try this 3-step reset:
1. Name it: "This is rumination, not thinking."
2. Ask: "Is there one small action I can take in the next 24 hours?" If yes, do it. If no, let the thought pass.
3. Change the channel: move your attention to your body or the room — walk, wash dishes, count five sounds.
If overthinking is stealing your sleep or focus most days, it may be anxiety or depression — both treatable. Simple Psych offers online psychiatric care for adults in Utah.
Book online: https://care.headway.co/providers/undraa-nergui
In crisis? Call or text 988, 24/7.