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Many people want to be seen as kind, helpful, supportive, and reliable. But when saying “yes” becomes automatic—and comes at the expense of your well-being—you may be caught in the exhausting cycle of people-pleasing.

Most people overthink from time to time—but when your mind gets trapped in repetitive loops, replaying conversations, analyzing decisions endlessly, or mentally rehearsing worst-case scenarios, it becomes something more: rumination. These spiraling thoughts can feel uncontrollable, exhausting, and deeply distressing. The good news: rumination is a treatable process. With evidence-based therapy, especially Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).