The Book of Overthinking: How to Stop the Cycle of Worry
Overthinking, ruminating, worrying: bestselling author Gwendoline Smith explains this common form of anxiety and offers helpful advice for overcoming it.

Psychologist Gwendoline Smith explains in clear and accessible language the concepts of positive and negative overthinking, the truth about worry, and how to deal with the "thought viruses" that are holding you back.

She helps you understand what’s going on in your head—using examples, anecdotes, and plenty of humor—and she offers powerful strategies for addressing your issues.

Based on cognitive behavioral theory, this book will help you combat anxious thought patterns in all areas of your life: from your personal life to relationships and work.
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The Book of Overthinking: How to Stop the Cycle of Worry
Overthinking, ruminating, worrying: bestselling author Gwendoline Smith explains this common form of anxiety and offers helpful advice for overcoming it.

Psychologist Gwendoline Smith explains in clear and accessible language the concepts of positive and negative overthinking, the truth about worry, and how to deal with the "thought viruses" that are holding you back.

She helps you understand what’s going on in your head—using examples, anecdotes, and plenty of humor—and she offers powerful strategies for addressing your issues.

Based on cognitive behavioral theory, this book will help you combat anxious thought patterns in all areas of your life: from your personal life to relationships and work.
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The Book of Overthinking: How to Stop the Cycle of Worry

The Book of Overthinking: How to Stop the Cycle of Worry

by Gwendoline Smith
The Book of Overthinking: How to Stop the Cycle of Worry

The Book of Overthinking: How to Stop the Cycle of Worry

by Gwendoline Smith

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Overview

Overthinking, ruminating, worrying: bestselling author Gwendoline Smith explains this common form of anxiety and offers helpful advice for overcoming it.

Psychologist Gwendoline Smith explains in clear and accessible language the concepts of positive and negative overthinking, the truth about worry, and how to deal with the "thought viruses" that are holding you back.

She helps you understand what’s going on in your head—using examples, anecdotes, and plenty of humor—and she offers powerful strategies for addressing your issues.

Based on cognitive behavioral theory, this book will help you combat anxious thought patterns in all areas of your life: from your personal life to relationships and work.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781524868468
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication date: 05/10/2022
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Gwendoline Smith is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and the author ofThe Book of KnowingDepression Explained and Sharing the Load. She dispenses mental health advice online as Dr. Know. She lives in New Zealand.

Table of Contents

Author's Note 12

Part 1 What is overthinking? 15

Chapter 1 Overthinking: a definition 17

Chapter 2 The harmful aspects of overthinking 29

Chapter 3 A closer look at the mechanics of worrisome overthinking 47

Chapter 4 Worrisome overthinking (AKA worry) 81

Part 2 Overcoming overthinking 101

Chapter 5 What to do about overthinking: the therapeutic model 103

Chapter 6 Starting the therapy 125

Chapter 7 An introduction to thought viruses 137

Chapter 8 The shoulds, musts, and have tos 167

Chapter 9 The thought diary 179

Chapter 10 Starting to see results 199

Chapter 11 Time to review 217

Important Stuff to Remember 236

Appendix 1 Flashcards 243

Appendix 2 Thought viruses 253

Appendix 3 Thought records 259

Further Reading 265

About the Author 267

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