does anyone else constantly try to figure out what how they’re feeling means. It’s not necessarily even intrusive thoughts that i’m trying to figure out the answer too it’s just like if i feel sad about something or overwhelmed or anything like that i feel like i have to figure out why and then it makes me think about it more and more which just makes me more sad. maybe that’s like an ocd theme in itself but idk and it makes me feel worse than i really should

Yeah, that’s rumination and it’s a hallmark symptom of OCD. Only thing you can do is stop trying to figure it out. That was hard for me because I’m a very analytic guy, but with enough practice it gets easier

Yes. I think in a way its out minds trying to always draw conclusions or find answers. It is pretty much obsessing on how you are feeling. I think a good thing is if you feel sad or happy or excited just live in the moment because ultimately figuring it out won’t get us anywhere

This has been me all day. Thank you for your post. It helps to know this is another form of rumination.