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What does it mean?
Linking excessive thinking to alcohol consumption as a coping mechanism.
In plain terms
I drink because I think too much.
What can you take from it?
Self-medicate overthinking.

Where it applies

  • overanalyzing
  • dealing with stress

Putting it to work

  • managing thought spirals

Questions to consider

  • Why do you drink?
  • Do you think too much?

Another view

Alcohol often worsens overthinking.

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