Overthinking, analysis paralysis, and setting our imaginations loose to tackle problems that might not even occur are some of our biggest weaknesses. They lead to a lot of anxiety and, you could argue, they’re the symptoms of far bigger problems—deep-seated perfectionism and insecurity.
We’ve all made mountains out of molehills at some point in our lives, and it’s something that we’ve got in common, Pandas. To show you just how widespread overthinking is, Bored Panda has hand-crafted this list about the lighter, more comical side of it all. (We just hope it’s good enough for you; but what if it’s not? What are we going to do if someone doesn’t like our memes?!)
Scroll down and upvote your fave pics. And if you need an extra-long coffee break, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered, Pandas. You can find some more great jokes about being an overthinker right here. Enjoy!
Suzanne Degges-White, a Licensed Counselor, Professor, and Chair at the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University, was kind enough to explain to Bored Panda the consequences that overthinking, how it relates to anxiety and perfectionism, has and how to put a stop to it.
"One of the primary negative consequences of overthinking is that you end up missing opportunities! Overthinking can lead to procrastination as you try to examine choices or circumstances too closely and for too long. Overthinking can also lead to paralysis and not moving forward or taking a chance as the overthinking creates stress and anxiety as you spend too much time focusing on the 'What can go wrong?' versus the 'What Ifs' in life," Professor Degges-White told us how overthinking impacts daily life.
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And now I want to go to Brussels to see this thing in person. (Egmont Garden, by Thomas Lerooy)
I can't read people for beans. They're a complete enigma. Which means I'll be trying to figure out what you meant, the subtext and tone for days after the conversation. It is why I prefer blunt to sugar coat. i'm never going to read between the lines. At least not accurately.
You got only this much? My mom would buy this world two times if this were an actual job.
yes! that was the relationship between me and sleep for far too long! : )
I used to sometimes get really worried about scurvy. I'd go out and get an orange and feel like I'd dodged a bullet.
Oh fudgity fudge Why am I on Bored Panda instead of studying? But why am I pressuring myself to study all the time? But if I'm studying all right, then where are the marks? But marks are not important, life is. But if I'm living life, then how am I going to get a job?.....
Me overthinking it all together when going to bed *An airplane with an A-bomb flying above the church*
me to other ppl: dont think about the problem, think of how to solve it also me: but what if a giant rock fell over my head and killed me
Or if they were returning home to their spouse and kids but they were crushed so their whole family is worried sick
Looking left and right for friends' helps, and up for God's miracle
In that case, I'm living on borrowed time with the rest of the pandas.
Mean while, school nurse: Here's an ice pack for your depression
What do you mean not a big deal? It is a big deal. They said "enjoy your meal" and I said "thanks, you too" now I can never go back to that restaurant. What if I see the person in public?
I um... just saw this in my news feed....um....come to think of it....
I can text easily with close friends, but with somebody I think I am friends and want them to like me this is what I do
This is it right here..... What is that feeling? Just comes & goes
"When you have a conversation with someone and then can't stop replaying it over in your head with how it could've gone better"
HA JOKES ON YOU! I DONT KNOW HOW TO PLAY CHESS! MUAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHHAHA
If this is how overthinking is I'm pretty sure i already deep fried my brain.
Wait till you get to the part where you have to CHOOSE what to watch!
Most people think "that little voice in your head" is your concience telling you how to be a good person. My internal voice just reminds me for the eighteen millionth time today that i am going to die (not soon enough) and everyone hates me, but not as much as i hate me.
GoooooD Mythical Morning! Today we are founding out if these thoughts in our minds should make us laugh or cry
Load More Replies...My daughter has ocd. Her overthinking is next level. I feel so bad for her when it's really bad. The connections she makes w something so small that has happened or was said is exhausting for her. The compulsion she has is to tell me about every thought in detail when she's having a particularly hard time. She's getting better though. This was a recent diagnosis and we both felt some relief bc now we can tackle it head on. She has a great therapist and she's getting her dna results back soon ti see what meds will agree w her body. I feel very guilty bc I feel like I passed my anxiety on to her.
I have OCD as well. I can relate to your daughter and I'm glad that you're helping her dealing with it. That alone makes you a good parent. Please know that it is not your fault. No need to feel guilty. We don't know for certain what causes OCD yet and we all have anxietys in our lives sooner or later. All the best to you and your daughter.
Load More Replies...GoooooD Mythical Morning! Today we are founding out if these thoughts in our minds should make us laugh or cry
Load More Replies...My daughter has ocd. Her overthinking is next level. I feel so bad for her when it's really bad. The connections she makes w something so small that has happened or was said is exhausting for her. The compulsion she has is to tell me about every thought in detail when she's having a particularly hard time. She's getting better though. This was a recent diagnosis and we both felt some relief bc now we can tackle it head on. She has a great therapist and she's getting her dna results back soon ti see what meds will agree w her body. I feel very guilty bc I feel like I passed my anxiety on to her.
I have OCD as well. I can relate to your daughter and I'm glad that you're helping her dealing with it. That alone makes you a good parent. Please know that it is not your fault. No need to feel guilty. We don't know for certain what causes OCD yet and we all have anxietys in our lives sooner or later. All the best to you and your daughter.
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