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How to avoid thinking too much that leads to stress?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Stay in present: Staying in the present as much as possible can help to avoid over-thinking -- but some thinking can be a good (not bad) thing. Ruminating about the past and worrying about the future generally increases feelings of stress, when it's only in the present moment that we can make a difference in whatever is actually happening. Mindfulness, breathing exercises, & yoga, can all help train your mind.

Answered 6/20/2013

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