The act of overthinking can be linked to a number of psychological problems, such as anxiety and depression. One study found that when levels of GABA in our brain are too low, it can trigger excessive worrying and excessive overthinking. The other mental health condition I want to discuss is ADHD. Individuals with ADHD often report an obsessive thoughts and difficulty regulating or bringing their thoughts under control. Once again, it can be a primary symptom that may lead someone to seek an ADHD diagnosis.

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