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Stop Overthinking with Neuroscience 🧠

Why Overthinking Feels Like Security, Even When It’s Exhausting (Video Addition)

TL;DR Summary

  • Overthinking is a mental loop driven by our brain's wiring, often intended to protect us but with drawbacks.

  • Neuroscience reveals that overthinking stems from brain areas like the prefrontal cortex and default mode network (DMN).

  • Evolutionarily, overthinking developed as a survival mechanism, helping us anticipate danger but now often trigger…

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