Overthink Meter — How (and why) do you overthink?

You don't just overthink — you do it in a specific way. Which?

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Possible results · which one are you?

Spiraller
Analyst
Worrier
Catastrophizer

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Quick answer

You don't just overthink — you do it in a specific way. Which?

16 questions · ~3 min
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About this test

A 16-item self-report quiz that maps you to one of four overthinking patterns drawn from research on rumination (Nolen-Hoeksema 1991), worry (GAD-7) and decisional procrastination. Four items per pattern on a 5-point Likert scale. The point isn't to label you anxious — it's to identify which loop your brain runs so you can interrupt the right one.

Methodology

16 self-report items (4 per overthinking pattern) on a 5-point Likert scale. Inspired by published constructs of rumination (Nolen-Hoeksema 1991), worry, and decisional procrastination. Not a clinical instrument.

Possible archetypes

Spiraller · Chronic 3am replayer: It's 3am and you're replaying that thing you said in 2019. Iconic.
Analyst · Excel for pizza: You've had 14 tabs open about a decision since Tuesday. Pick already.
Worrier · "Ok." with a period: They sent "ok." with a period. You've been spiraling for two hours. Same.
Catastrophizer · Pre-grieve mode: You've already attended your own funeral about a headache. We see you.