How to Stop Overthinking at Night_ Psychology Facts _ Neuroscience
Close your eyes and let the psychology of overthinking gently explain why your mind races at night. A calm, soothing look into the neuroscience behind nighttime anxiety. Your brain's default mode network—the system responsible for wandering thoughts—becomes highly active when you are not focused on a task, and at night, with fewer distractions, it can easily slip into a loop of worry . This is not a sign of weakness, but a natural function of your brain trying to problem-solve, even when it is time to rest. By learning to gently redirect your thoughts and breaking the cycle of fear, you can…
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