What if your thoughts are looping not because you're broken… but because your brain is trying to protect you?This episode dives deep into the world of mental loops, overthinking, and patterned compulsions in ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and trauma. We explore:Why some brains get “stuck” in thoughtThe role of uncertainty, safety prediction, and feedbackHow ADHD and OCD differ in how they loopThe science behind intrusive thoughts and ruminationWhen reflection becomes a trap — and how to get out✨ Designed for late-night introspection, neurodivergent minds, and anyone trying to understand their inner world a little more gently.Part 3 of our The Sleep Interface series. Listen in quiet.You’ll feel seen. 🔗 More episodes, full show notes, and transcript:https://www.calmdigitalflow.com https://www.youtube.com/@calmdigitalflowhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3ITqNZWp115zAD3aRzphyQChapters00:00 Intro — What If Your Mind Is Lying to You?02:35 The Rewind Effect: Why You Keep Reliving Past Moments  04:33 Shame, Regret, and Memory Distortion  06:25 Mental Time Travel: The Science of Simulated Futures  08:03 Overthinking vs. Pre-Grieving  09:46 Loops of Control: Why You Replay What You Couldn’t Change  11:29 The Paradox of Preparation: Predictive Anxiety  13:03 Letting Go of the Illusion of “What If”  14:55 Final Reflection — The Loop That Doesn’t End#ADHD #OCD #Overthinking #MentalLoops #NeurodivergentPodcast #IntrusiveThoughts #MentalHealthAwareness #TheSleepInterface #CalmDigitalFlow

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