Why You Spiral
A short, grounding guide to understanding emotional spirals - so you can stop fighting your mind and start calming it.
By James Seal
You're Not Broken
If a single thought can pull you into hours of overthinking...
If you replay conversations or mistakes on a loop...
If you know you're spiraling but can't seem to stop
This guide will help you understand why.
Spirals aren't personal failure. They're nervous system response.
What This Guide Gives You
Why spirals feel so intense and hard to interrupt
What's actually happening in your brain and body
Why forcing positive thinking often backfires
How to respond with less fear and self-judgment