When Overthinking Replaces Sleep. Sometimes the darkness outside feels… | by Anshu | Write A Catalyst | Nov, 2025

Sometimes the darkness outside feels lighter than the thoughts inside.

When I was a kid, I remember falling asleep so early. Not because I didn’t have a phone or gadgets, but because school used to drain all my energy. Life was simple then no deadlines, no pressure, no racing thoughts.

Now, even after working hard all day in the office, I don’t fall asleep easily. The moment I lie down, I enter another world not the world of dreams, but of overthinking. My past mistakes and present struggles start crowding my mind, covering every glimpse of my future.

Some days at work feel like walking through a storm. The toxic work culture and unspoken stress make me feel trapped. There were moments when I knew my manager was wrong. I wanted to speak up so badly, but I stayed silent. That silence didn’t make me strong; it made me feel helpless.

People told me to laugh it off and move on. But I couldn’t. For me, it wasn’t just a bad day, it was about self-respect. And that’s where my overthinking began. I kept replaying those moments until I realized how stuck I had become.

Growing up taught me many things, but maybe the hardest lesson is sometimes, peace isn’t about sleeping early. It’s about silencing the chaos inside your mind.

(Dear reader, I resigned last month. I actually wrote this article around that time, but I still wanted to share my thoughts with you. So, I decided to publish it today. If you liked it, please follow for more your support truly means a lot to me.)