Hello, How do you learn to give fewer fucks about things that shouldn’t matter? I used to think I was the kind of person who could brush things off pretty easily, but lately I’ve been overthinking a lot. I’m actually planning to go back to therapy because it doesn’t feel normal how much certain things are affecting me lately. I keep overanalyzing other people’s actions and reading negative meanings into them, even when those meanings probably aren’t there. My mind just keeps creating stories and possibilities that make me feel worse. What I’d like is to be able to react more like: “Huh, okay… whatever,” and just move on without letting it affect me so much. Are there any books, techniques, or mental exercises that help with this? Something you do when you catch yourself overthinking? I’m not sure if I’m explaining this very well, but hopefully it makes sense. Thanks in advance for any advice. submitted by /u/jariverach29
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