Why You Keep Replaying Conversations (And How To Stop)

If you keep replaying old conversations

in your head, there is only one reason

and two ways to stop it. Let me explain.

There's something called the default

mode network in your brain. See, when

you're not focused on anything like uh

lying down, walking, or zoning out, this

network switches on and it's supposed to

help you reflect and process emotions

and understand yourself better. But when

you're stressed or anxious, it goes into

overdrive. So, instead of helping, it

traps you in a loop. How can you stop

it? One, become aware of this loop.

Literally just tell yourself, "Ah, my

brain is looping again." And that small

moment of awareness breaks the DMN loop.

And two, interrupt with a tiny action.

It could be just uh deep breathing or

tapping your fingers. These two steps

will teach your brain to come back to

the present and slowly your mind will

stop spinning old tapes. Try it once and

see the difference for