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Constantly Thinking Disorder: is it a real thing?

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Last Updated: 06/12/2022 at 4:13am
Constantly Thinking Disorder: is it a real thing?
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ElizabethLovesYou
May 26th, 2016 3:28pm
Does it matter if it is a real thing? If there is something in your life that is bothering you and influencing you badly in any way, it's real to you an that's all that matters. If you go looking for professional help, don't be afraid to describe what you are experiencing as such.
Anonymous
June 12th, 2016 5:04pm
A lot of people think continuously. But you know, most of the things we think about are not going to happen.
JoyfulHeart822
June 8th, 2016 2:10am
It might be anxiety, if your thoughts are anxious or worrisome. Or it could be ADHD, where your mind doesn't want to take a break- flitting from one train of thought to the next. It could be any number of things, but if it bothers you, talk to a professional, like a doctor, to get help.
imFaith
June 10th, 2016 5:43am
I think it definitely a real thing. Time and time again, I find myself having to consciously stop thinking too much and too far. There have been instances, especially in long journeys where I just keep thinking, my mind jumps from one topic to another. But I think it can be overcome. I've been listening to podcasts when it feel I'm thinking too much
Mahony1989
August 26th, 2018 10:32am
i believe so to some degree. we call it overthinking. and it can be deadly to our mental health and get us stuck in the mental loops which can lead to great deals of anxiety inside our chests and then follow through to depression when we cannot come to a solution or figure out certain portions of everything we are going over in our minds. Sometimes life presents us with so much to do that it can seem near impossible not to retract through certain things in our minds, and im sure alot of people tend to have one thing about life that they are always falling back on to think about, but also assume nobody else would understand them, thus leaving us stuck thinking about the same thing over and over again day to day wondering about it. overthinking comes from any situation really, from a certain play in a sports game, to wondering if the he/she likes you back to thinking about things you think you should not have said earlier that day. Find ways to distract yourself and or get around people and scenarios that take your mind away from the constantly thinking routine. I would consider myself to be a person that does this a lot myself. Some things are just not meant to be figured out. Ignorance can be bliss.
Anonymous
August 12th, 2018 5:38pm
No it is not a real thing . We tend to take things to heart and really think about it depending on the situation . It's called anxiety .
Anonymous
June 12th, 2022 4:13am
I wouldn't say constantly thinking is a disorder, but it's certainly a symptom of different disorders! The first one I can think of is anxiety. Excessive worrying and overthinking are relatively common among people with anxiety. As somebody with anxiety, I tend to replay situations in my mind, think about extremely random events that make me upset, and continuously worry about present or future conflicts. It can be really frustrating when your mind won't stop and it's important to seek help if you feel that it's become maladaptive or bad for your quality of life. Whether constantly thinking could or could not be considered a disorder, it still is completely valid if this is happening to you and affecting you!!
Anonymous
July 26th, 2018 12:48am
Well to be honest I think it's fine to be constantly thinking but I think that what could make someone think of it as a disorder is if it affects your daily life. But there are ways to cope
romanticthi3f
February 1st, 2018 2:02am
Constantly thinking disorder? Not quite - but overthinking (constant thinking) is a big part of anxiety, and when anxiety starts to impact your life and be too overwhelming - then it can turn into a disorder. This in the DSM is known as GAD; or Generalised Anxiety Disorder.
MandeeS
February 1st, 2018 5:21pm
Absolutely! I am always thinking, CONSTANTLY. I feel like my brain never slows down, and never just shuts up!
ZeppelinsOverhead
July 21st, 2018 4:02pm
People with anxiety or other disorders are often unable to stop the flow of thinking or control their thoughts. While this condition may not be listed somewhere as an official disorder, it is surely a struggle for many people...
Eleuthromaniac
July 13th, 2018 3:28am
Well it isn’t actually listed in the DSM-5 for disorders but constantly thinking is something people can be attacked by frequently because of anxiety disorders or ptsd, depressive or borderline disorders, or simply stress. Constantly thinking can be annoying and sometimes exercising with music or swimming, doing chores, this can all help you keep your mind busy and help you take a mental break!
Inperfection
July 12th, 2018 10:42am
To simplify this question, yes. Over thinking affects millions of people and symptoms of this cause cost in ones life. Over thinking can impact on relationships, self portrayal, attention and mood.
Anonymous
April 4th, 2018 7:09pm
It's normal for people with disorders such as ADHD, ODD.etc to think a lot. It doesn't exist though. And is just a symptom of some various disorders.
shahinaz
April 27th, 2018 7:45pm
overthinking maybe related to ocd or anxiety so i think its just a symptom im not sure actually if it can exist without being related to a known disorder
Anonymous
April 25th, 2018 1:10pm
I've never heard of it before.. But I would believe it exists. Some people just can't switch their brain off from over-thinking, I'm not sure if "over-thinking" and "constantly thinking" are the same thing though.
Anonymous
May 3rd, 2018 9:17pm
Constantly over thinking is a nightmare. Life is so restricted as everything that is done is internally questioned and doubted. It is a living hell. Everything I have ever said or done I question as to if I was right or wrong. The past can’t be changed only accepted as I have to forge on.
gurlyNerd
May 5th, 2018 9:03am
I don't think so, because during my research of disorders, I have never heard of that one. I can't say that I am a professional, but I do have a passion for learning about disorders. If you do think a lot, which often leads to overthinking a lot, you might have Generalised Anxiety Disorder(GAD). I do recommend that you read on that and try to see if your symptoms are the same as the ones that they mention. If you want your diagnosis to be more accurate, try speaking to a psychologist about this and maybe they'll be able to help you :)
BrandonCares1074
May 6th, 2018 6:32pm
I believe it is a real thing but it is up to who you ask. The mind can wander off and start thinking about things when you are trying to relax and it can be disturbing.
Scientificocean
April 11th, 2018 4:11pm
I think that the brain can't go without thinking. So I don't think it's a disorder, just that some have heavier thoughts on their minds
CareNow
January 25th, 2018 3:06am
Too much thinking happens when you are rarely in the flow. The flow is described as a state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter.
Anonymous
April 5th, 2018 3:50pm
In my own opinion I do believe that constantly thinking disorder Israel simply because there are issues that we find very very hard to overcome ourselves simply because there is no help available for us to overcome these obstacles and move on with a fresher newer things in life
AverageJoe1989
June 21st, 2018 1:47am
I don't believe so. Its normal to have many thoughts cross our minds, how you choose to perceive those thoughts is what is important, as that creates an emotional response to the cognition.
CalmWhisper22
March 28th, 2018 2:05pm
Constantly Thinking Disorder is a real thing and I have this and what my neurologist said to do was talk to my pysc MD for meds since she can't give them to me.
70cups
February 14th, 2018 3:40am
An obsession with thoughts is crippling. But like anything, it's where and how we direct these things that makes all the difference. We choose to view these attributes as something that separates us from everybody. However what if that could be changed? What if we saw our 'disorder' as a gift. Something that allows us to see the beauty in thought. Unlock the wisdom of self-criticism. To gain hope from your gift. Don't think about this as a 'disorder' because I have never seen a person truly worthy of admiration ever be in societies order.
DiamondBackRobert24
July 9th, 2018 11:09pm
Yes, it is a completely real thing. Our brains never turn off. Even in our sleep, our brain is working.
Anonymous
July 7th, 2018 1:03pm
I've expereinced overthinking as well and it wasnt easy. I had troubles sleeping at night and it affected my personal relationship with others.
Anonymous
July 6th, 2018 8:12pm
For something to be considered a disorder it has to negatively affect your ability to function and perform activities of daily living. I do believe that people can think so much that they literally cannot do anything else. Although it could stem from another mental illness such as anxiety, it does seem like it could be a legitimate disorder.
Allears247
June 24th, 2018 12:20pm
This what I call an overactive/racing mind. I suffer from this. I believe it to be a real thing. I don't know how they would classify it, but to me it seems like a form of ADHD or something along those lines. Maybe anxiety perhaps
Anonymous
June 23rd, 2018 10:01pm
It most definitely is real. My mind is never quiet it’s like it’s always fighting with me. It’s painful, physically and mental.