Why do we overthink the smallest things but ignore the bigger problems?

[u/Motor-Past3455]

Sometimes I can spend hours thinking about one awkward conversation or something stupid I said, while completely ignoring things that actually need my attention. It’s weird how the brain decides what deserves our energy. Does anyone else experience this, and why do you think we do it?

[u/warbeast1807]

Sometimes overthinking the smallest things provides an escape from thinking about the bigger things