Stuck in the Loop: Overthinking, Reassurance-Seeking and Checking
You send the text, then reread it and then maybe reread it again. You lock the door, walk away, and suddenly wonder if you actually locked it. You have a thought you hate, then spend the next hour trying to prove it means nothing. You ask for reassurance, feel better for a minute, and then the doubt comes back in a slightly different way, demanding even more reassurance.
If this sounds familiar, you may not think of it as OCD. You may call it overthinking, anxiety, spiraling, perfectionism, relationship stress, health anxiety, or being “too in your head.”
Coping with Change: How to Manage Stress During Major Life Transitions
Change has a way of stirring things up, even when it’s a change we’ve chosen.
Whether it’s a move to a new city, starting a new job, bringing home a new baby, or simply entering a new season of life, transitions can leave us feeling emotionally scattered, physically drained, and unsure of our footing.
Big changes have a way of throwing us off kilter. I know this firsthand. After recently relocating myself, I’ve seen just how much a big life change can impact our routines, nervous system, and sense of self. Even positive transitions can bring moments of grief, uncertainty, and stress that catch us off guard.