The Overthinking Cure: How to free your mind and focus on what really matters

by Dr Jessamy Hibberd

'A compassionate, clear, and practical book . . . so very helpful.' - Julia Samuel, author of THIS TOO WILL PASS

'A fantastic book. This book is packed with lots of helpful advice about how to understand your overthinking tendencies and how to address them!'- Dr Jack Mosley, author of FOOD NOISE

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Do you get caught up in anxious thoughts?
Do you re play over your mistakes and failures in your mind?
Do you lie awake at night because you can't stop thinking about what happened earlier that day?


If so, you're suffering from overthinking.

But you are not alone.

Thinking about your life is a normal part of being human; it's often helpful to analyze a situation or revisit a problem in your mind, but if you find yourself constantly dwelling on your thoughts - with no sign of resolution - then it becomes a problem.

Overthinking is the problem that disguises itself as the solution.

In this life-changing book, trusted psychologist Dr Jessamy Hibberd shows how to break free from overthinking. Through expert advice, and real-life examples from her clinic, you will become more aware of your overthinking habits - and learn why we get stuck in unhelpful thinking patterns. Dr Jessamy offers personalized prompts and practical tips to identify your doom spirals and help you find healthier coping strategies that redirect your thoughts.

The cure is break the cycle of overthinking.

In this book, you will learn how
- Notice your thoughts
- Choose your response
- Challenge your thinking
- Accept the reality of how life is
- Face your fears

The Overthinking Cure is the essential guide to break free from overthinking - so you can live a better life and focus on what really matters.

312 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication February 5, 2026

Reviews

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this audio book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I found the book to be a helpful and practical read full of tips and reframing tools. I have severe anxiety, depression and panic disorder, and am the biggest over thinker so I’m always keen to find things to add to my arsenal.

Although I’m very familiar with many therapeutic interventions, tools and resources, I felt this was useful, and a reflective resource for me, particularly with examples and different scenarios we’ll likely face in our lives provided and how we can approach them for a better outcome. It made me reflect a lot and I did appreciate the narrator’s (who’s the author) tone which felt calm and relatable.

I also felt that I’d possibly benefit more from a physical copy when it’s released, as listening to the audio book meant I couldn’t highlight or tab pages and make notes to refer back to.

I would recommend this book especially to anyone who’s less familiar with interventions and those who would find a refresher.

[Kate Henderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

**Listened to audio book and read along with electronic copy**

This book was on a topic that I find super interesting, and the book itself did not disappoint. I really liked that Dr Hibberd narrated the audiobook herself too. She had a very calming voice which helped when taking in the information and instructions.
There were some really interesting points in this book, so much so that I think it will need a re-read.

Overall I really enjoyed this book, and had a lot to think about and analyse myself while reading. I will definitely try to implement the ideas into my every day life.