When You · Volume 02 · Printed companion
When You're Overthinking Everything
You are in the right place. This is the companion page printed in the book: whenseries.com/companion/02/.
For decisions that keep reopening, conversations you replay, and questions that never feel finished. The aim is one useful question, and a clear place to stop.
Use the prompt in the book
Choose a chapter and a prompt title that fit today. The numbers on this page match the book.
Type the starting prompt into a text chat. Replace the square brackets with your own context. Leave out names, identifying details and private documents.
Choose a follow-up, correct an assumption, or ask for a smaller step. Stop when the conversation has done enough.
Lines worth keeping nearby:
- Ask me one question at a time.
- That is too general. Use the details I have given you.
- You are assuming something I have not said. Check with me first.
The book is complete on its own. All 64 conversations, follow-ups and stopping points are in the printed pages. This public page helps you use them. It does not stand in for the book.
Chapters in this book
- 01When your thoughts won't line up
- 02When you replay what you said
- 03When you can't make a decision
- 04When every possibility feels urgent
- 05When good enough never feels enough
- 06When one more check becomes another
- 07When thinking takes over your downtime
- 08When you're ready for one next step
Keep the choices yours
The book helps you separate a practical task from a wish for certainty. It does not diagnose you, and it does not claim to know what someone else is thinking.
These exercises support reflection and practical planning. They do not provide diagnosis, therapy, or individual legal, financial or medical advice. An AI can misunderstand, invent details or agree too readily. You can reject its suggestions. If there is immediate danger, or you feel unable to keep yourself safe, contact your local emergency or health service. In the UK, call 999 in an emergency. A prompt is not emergency support.
Public sources
These are independent organisations. They are not part of the When series, and a page here is not personal advice.
- NHS Every Mind Matters
Public NHS guidance on mental wellbeing. It is independent of this series.
- NHS Every Mind Matters: low mood
Public NHS information if low mood is part of what you are dealing with.
- Mind: information and support
Information from the mental health charity Mind. Mind is not part of this series.
Text and artwork were developed with AI assistance. Editorial responsibility remains with Shane Stanford. The series is independently produced and is not affiliated with or endorsed by OpenAI.