“I knew my overthinking was a problem, but I didn’t realise it was sabotaging my relationships”

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Mental Health


“I knew my overthinking was a problem, but I didn’t realise it was sabotaging my relationships”

By Olivia Petter

2 years ago

9 min read

Over-analysing, over-examining, weaving elaborate fictitious narratives from the flimsiest of threads: this is what Olivia Petter’s internal monologue sounds like. Here’s why she’s finally on a mission to stop overthinking.


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