Kirk Teachout > Quotes

“Overthinking is a cyclical and dangerous cycle. It makes you feel stuck (a concept known as “analysis paralysis”) because you’re creating these endless possible scenarios in your head, but at the same time, you don’t know what to do to make these scenarios happen (or not happen, if your anxiety makes everything feel like a catastrophe).”
― Kirk Teachout, Overcoming Overthinking: The Complete Guide to Calm Your Mind by Conquering Anxiety, Sleeplessness, Indecision, and Negative Thoughts

“Studies show that anxiety and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) could be connected, which makes sense because anxiety negatively impacts your gastrointestinal system. If you’re constantly having diarrhea or throwing up, your GI system will never have a chance to fully heal.”
― Kirk Teachout, Overcoming Anxiety: A Reflective Guide for Adults to Break the Cycle of Worry and Take Control of Your Mind

“It can be difficult to identify the difference between helpful and harmful thoughts. Most overthinkers have both, but they may be so intertwined with each other that it’s hard to tell which thoughts are actually helpful among the onslaught of harmful thoughts.”
― Kirk Teachout, Overcoming Overthinking: The Complete Guide to Calm Your Mind by Conquering Anxiety, Sleeplessness, Indecision, and Negative Thoughts