Overthinking every small interaction isn’t about thinking too much. It’s about trying not to get hurt again. This post looks at what overthinking is really protecting.

Some people were never taught to notice what they feel. When feelings go unnoticed, they don’t disappear. They often show up later as tension in the body or strong emotional reactions.

When someone is physically present but emotionally distant, connection feels impossible. Here’s why it happens — and how emotional connection can return.