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Why do I find myself over analyzing every single situation in my life?

13 Answers Moderated by Alex DS Ellis, MA, LMFT Updated: Nov 10, 2020
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 3, 2018
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Because you worry about every situation in life and overanalyzing is a way for you to find what about this situation is making you feel worried about it.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 4, 2015
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I think people often over analyze things, I often do this myself but it does help as you end up understanding the situation better.
Profile: Greatlistener87
Greatlistener87 on Nov 13, 2015
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This could be because you are paranoid of the outcome that you are going to get out of that situation.
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