tertiary · On Edge
Overthinking
Part of the ADHD Feelings Wheel
What is Overthinking?
Your mind repeats possibilities and problems without resolution.
When you might feel overthinking
Overthinking is a specific form of worried, which itself is a type of on edge. You might experience this feeling in situations where on edge is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define overthinking.
Explore Overthinking on the Interactive Wheel
Use our free interactive feeling wheel to explore overthinking and discover related emotions.
Open ADHD Feelings WheelRelated Emotions
Jittery
Your body feels activated and hard to settle....
Uneasy
Something feels off, even if you cannot name it yet....
Catastrophizing
You jump to worst-case outcomes and feel unsafe....
Behind
Time pressure creates urgency and emotional strain....
Rushed
You feel pushed to act before you are ready....
Confused
Competing inputs make your next step unclear....