Mastering the ADHD Brain: 3 Tips to Stop Overthinking and Rumination
Three easy ways to halt the hamster wheel in your ADHD brain.
As a woman with ADHD, I’ve battled the relentless cycle of overthinking. But I’ve learned to incorporate three techniques that have transformed my mental landscape.
Nothing groundbreaking here, but for ADHD brains, reminders on simple techniques like this can save us a lot of energy and angst.
Here’s how I’ve learned to quiet the chaos in my mind.
1. The Thought Interruption Technique: Breaking the Cycle
This is one of my favorite ways to stop my overactive brain. I can’t take credit for this technique, but it’s been a winner for me.
When you’re caught in a spiral of overthinking, try this:
- Pause and take a deep breath.
- Ask yourself, “If I had a thought right now, what would that thought be?”
This simple question acts like a pattern interrupt. It forces your mind to step outside the cycle of rumination and observe your thoughts objectively.
Often after using this approach, I don’t have any following thoughts for a bit, giving my brain that much-needed rest moment.
