Whether it’s reading the sub-text of a conversation, ‘picking up’ on body language or just being trapped inside your own mind, being an over-thinker can drive you crazy.
Here’s 10 situations that will send any over-thinker into over-drive…
One Word Replies
You weren’t sure if they were angry. Or interested. Then they sent a one-word reply. You will over-analyse the sub-text of these few letters.
Or No Reply At All
Reading between the lines, you’ve now convinced yourself you will never hear from this person again.
Your Best Friend’s Sign Off
Most times she finishes a texting conversation with a kiss. But you gave your opinion on her new skirt/ hobby/ fella and now there’s no ‘x’. Proceed to panic stations. You can’t deal with this full-scale war.
The Fear In General
The Fear can leave you hopeless in bed, clinging to your sheets. If you’re an over-thinker, you might actually be considering checking flight details for a great escape. Nobody will ever talk to you again after last night.
Job Interviews
Forget trying to look calm and sophisticated – you’ll settle for not sweating through your shirt. Why can’t you get the list of questions in advance? This is torture. What if they ask something you can’t answer?
When You’re Actually Sick
You’re dying. You have the plague. The black lung. A doctor’s note. And yet you’d rather stab yourself in the eye with your fork then ring your boss to say you won’t make it to work. Deep down you’re frightened they’ll think you’re faking it. Or even worse – hungover.
Greeting People
Shake hands? Or hug? Kiss on the cheek, or an awkward half-wave? Add in another nerves dealbreaker (first date/ meeting the parents) and wait for the anxiety to kick in.
Time Travels
Over-thinkers who also have to plan any travels will start factoring in all the possibilities that stand in the way between you and making your destination on time. You will end up sitting outside the date venue 10 minutes early, or waiting for your flight HOURS before the check-in.
First Dates
You will babble, change your outfit ten times and probably set a list of conversation topics in advance. You forget that you will actually have fun.*
*Maybe don’t read our Shifty First Dates feature first…
Hair Straighteners…
On or off. The great debate. If only there was a way to know for sure… but you don’t so you have to turn back.
Honorary Mention
You’re nearly, 99.99% sure you locked the car door. But there’s still a niggling doubt. Was that this morning, or was that yesterday morning? Or did you just slam the door shut and drop the keys in your handbag?!
