I can’t speak for others, but I’ve developed a really bad habit of argue of myself Over a situation that could’ve happened an alternate way.
For example, if I think of someone I really struggle with I imagine myself getting into an argument with them with every possible outcome. I try and formulate my arguments to a tee but whenever they hypothetically argue back, I get really angry and frustrated.
All of this happens in my head and none of it takes place in the real world, but I act as if it has had just happened and whenever I’m around them, I just feel really off and distant. In those moments it’s worth reminding myself that these thoughts are just in my head and my head only. They are not the reality.
I guess we all overthink things to some degree, but I know I’m particularly bad and I’m probably worse than most people would imagine. All of this comes under the umbrella of wanting to understand more about my thoughts and to be more aware of the present.