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March 4, 2024

Am I An Overthinker Quiz

Kristie Plantinga
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MA
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March 4, 2024
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It's easy to get caught in endless cycles of overthinking—we've all done it. Your mind can spiral into "what ifs" and imagined scenarios, leaving you feeling anxious and overwhelmed. If you find yourself constantly overanalyzing things and you just can't seem to turn off your racing thoughts, you're not alone. 

This quiz is designed to help you reflect on your thought patterns and tendencies so you can determine if overthinking is an issue for you.

This quiz is meant to provide clarity and self-awareness around your potential overthinking. Regardless of the results, don't be too hard on yourself. Overthinking often stems from anxiety, trauma, or other life challenges. With practice and support, you can learn to manage overthinking. 

My hope is that this quiz will help empower you on your journey toward peace of mind. You deserve to feel relief from constant rumination. Support and resources are available if you need them.

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At Best Therapists, we believe that online mental health quizzes can be an excellent first step towards improving our mental health. Quizzes like this one can educate you and provide opportunities for self-reflection, but note that they are not a substitute for professional assessments and diagnoses.

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Frequently asked questions

What are some common signs of overthinking?

According to Verywell Mind (1), some common signs of overthinking are:

  • An inability to think about anything else
  • Being unable to relax
  • Constantly feeling worried or anxious
  • Fixating on things outside of your control
  • Feeling mentally exhausted
  • Having a lot of negative thoughts
  • Replaying a situation or experience in your mind
  • Second-guessing your decisions
What can overthinking do to your mental health?

According to the Cleveland Clinic (2), overthinking can have negative effects on your mental health, such as:

  • Lowering your self-esteem and confidence
  • Making you feel guilty, ashamed, or unworthy
  • Causing you to doubt your own perception and judgment
  • Increasing your stress, anxiety, and depression levels
  • Isolating you from your friends and family
  • Triggering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in some cases
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Written by
Kristie Plantinga
,
MA

Kristie Plantinga is the founder of Best Therapists. Along with being on the client-side of therapy, Kristie has had the honor of working directly with therapists in her marketing agency for therapists, TherapieSEO. While working alongside therapists, she learned about the inequities in our mental health system that therapists face on a daily basis, and she wanted to do something about it. That’s why Best Therapists is a platform designed to benefit not only therapy-seekers, but therapy providers. Kristie has a Masters degree in Written Communication and a Bachelors degree in Psychology and Music.

Reviewed by
Katelyn McMahon
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Registered Psychotherapist, VT #097.0134200

Katelyn is a therapist-turned-writer with a passion for mental health. She has a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of England and is a Registered Psychotherapist in the state of Vermont. Katelyn has professional experience in aging care, addiction treatment, integrated health care, and private practice settings. She also has lived experience being on the client side of therapy. Currently, Katelyn is a content writer who’s passionate about spreading mental health awareness and helping other therapists and therapy-seekers Do The Work.

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  1. Cherry, K. (2022, August 29). How to know when you're overthinking. Verywell Mind. Retrieved from https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-know-when-youre-overthinking-5077069
  2. Cleveland Clinic. (2022, January 5). Is overthinking a mental illness? Retrieved from https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-overthinking-a-mental-illness