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OVERTHINKING

Miys Matran-CCBA

Overthinking is too much or long

thinking, analyzing, or trying to interpret

things repeatedly. Professionals also
call it repetitive negative thinking, and

it has been discovered that this can
cause dementia and may also lead to

Alzheimer's disease. We, as students, are
more exposed to the risks of overthinking.

We live in anxiety and tension throughout
our school and college life. It can be

hazardous for our psychological and

mental health. However, we can avoid
excessive thinking to protect themselves

from future consequences.

First, I want to show how overthinking
can be dangerous for us. The first danger

is insomnia. Insomnia is when you
cannot get enough sleep to be healthy.

For example, when a student continues
to think about the events that happened

in the past and remembers his or her

bad school or university memories, it is
difficult for him/her to enjoy a peaceful

and restful sleep. In fact, many students

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