In the silent corners of the mind, where thoughts multiply like wildfire, overthinking often becomes our greatest enemy. It creeps in quietly — turning small worries into overwhelming anxieties and ...

Ever notice that the harder you try to stop thinking about something, the harder it is to forget? That cruel thing your teenage son said this morning, that worrisome test result the doctor mentioned, ...

The question I’m asked most often is, “How can I stop my mind when it’s spinning out of control?” Our mind draws us in, often in an automatic, intense, steadfast way. Before we know it, we’re ...

None of us can escape intrusive thoughts, the random and usually off-putting musings that include visions of shoving your hand through the center of a beautifully decorated cake or a bridge collapsing ...

Share on Pinterest Controlling unwanted thoughts can be difficult for many people. Alpgiray Kelem/Getty Images Most people experience unwanted thoughts from time to time. Some, known as intrusive ...

Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at NextAdvisor, Bankrate, The Simple Dollar, MoneyGeek, Business Insider and more. Sometimes it's easy to ...