Constantly Thinking Disorder: is it a real thing?
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I would say that links to and/or is actually anxiety. Anxious people over think things and will always be thinking about anything and everything.
To me it is, absolutely. I just like to call it anxiety. If you're talking about good thoughts, is it really a disorder?
Anonymous
April 10th, 2016 9:53am
I would say yes, some people overthink too much and others think way too much in general. Thinking isn't a bad thing, but I guess it could become effective if it keeps on.
I believe it is a real thing, and I think people can really suffer from such a thing. So, in conclusion, yes. I do believe it is a real thing.
Thinking disorder is very real. The person with thinking disorder fully believes the content of their thoughts, no matter how far fetched they might be. Therapy and/or medication helps.
It is not a real disorder, but you may have a lot of things going on in your life right now. Perhaps, you are constantly thinking of things because of anxiety or stress as well.
There is no medically diagnosed disorder that bears the name. You might be referring to general anxiety disorder, a common anxiety problem in which the suffering constantly think about and dwell on negative scenarios. It is a real disorder, but there are many ways you can be helped and cured. You can actually stop constantly thinking.
Anonymous
May 13th, 2016 12:38pm
No it isn't. It's just that your brain seems to be on an overdrive...It can be managed by finding some creative hobby.
Anonymous
May 18th, 2016 12:44pm
I truly think it's a real thing. Your mind never stops thinking especially if you struggle with anxiety or depression.
Well, no. There is not such thing as "Constantly Thinking Disorder" but there are a few disorders close to it such as Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD) where people are constantly thinking and feeling paranoid about certain things. But to answer your question, as of 2016, there is no Constantly Thinking Disorder in the DSM.
Anonymous
May 19th, 2016 4:19am
I've never heard of it under that name. You may be referring to ADHD or OCD.
To call constant thought a disorder would be a stretch in my opinion, but in my personal experience I myself am constantly thinking and processing new ideas and information. I find that it improves my mood and that I am often bored if I'm not doing two or three things at a time, and so far it has not caused a problem in my life in the slightest.
This may be connected to anxiety. There are many types of anxiety. Some of the side effects of anxiety may include racing of thoughts. Check in with te Doctor to see if you might have clinical anxiety.
Anonymous
May 21st, 2016 12:27am
Yes I think constantly thinking is a real disorder because it might also be partially anxiety because you can't turn your mind off and can't stop overthinking and worrying
Anonymous
May 21st, 2016 10:42am
I do believe that Constantly Thinking Disorder is a real thing. Based on my personal experience, I've had times in my life where it was though I couldn't "shut-off" my brain. As expected, this causes anxiety, worry and lack of sleep. It's as if I was trying to stay one step ahead or if I just had so much worry and anxiety that I could not turn it off in my mind. It caused me to not appreciate life to its fullest, as much joy was replaced by worry.
This isn't a "real" thing it isn't in the current DSM-V. But it can be apart of other disorders such as Generalized Anxiety or OCD
Yes, its a real symptom but the name of the disorder may be different. Maybe in the anxiety category where the person is hearing voices or worries non stop about what will happen, etc.
Anonymous
July 1st, 2016 3:16am
Probably, some people might call that "imagination". Just don't let it distract you too much, find a way to channel all that brainpower.
Anonymous
July 3rd, 2016 10:44am
If it is I have it. It might be apart of adhd. I looked it up and there is a continuous thinking disorder so maybe
I do not believe this is a real disorder, just a large problem amongst most people. I believe it falls under anxiety and relates as a symptom: over thinking, excessive thinking, constant thinking, etc. But it, in itself, is not a disorder.
Anonymous
July 10th, 2016 2:38am
Yes it is, I honestly can't stop thinking. My mind loves to wonder around and sometimes it can be stressful.
Anonymous
July 15th, 2016 11:02am
Yes over thinking is a disorder,It may lead to unwanted predictions and pessimistic thinking , but completely curable based on the level.
No it isn't because everyone is thinking all the time anyway. If it is negative or worried panicky thought than anxiety or stress may be the issue but everyone thinks
Haha , it is really a thing as nowadays people have the tendancy to keep on wondering about things. And this keeps them busy every single time. It may be hard for that individual to keep the mind idle or keep quiet in their head. Gradually it becomes an ongoing process which takes over the person's ability to have control over himself. Thus making him have the disorder.
I think it's not, until it makes impossible for us to sleep, etc. I think that is symptom of high anxiety.
Yes. It is hard to focus sometimes and really work through problems when you are constantly overthinking and overanalyzing things.
Yes it is a real thing.It is the sign of a very active mind,a mind that is aware and alive,educated and impartial,a mind that continuously grows and does not get stuck.Sometimes this constant thinking becomes a disorder and affects the quality of our practical responsibilities.
Honestly I don't know. I know there are conditions where having constant thought patterns and behaviors is a symptom. I don't know if there is a specific disorder or condition where constantly thinking is a thing. I know we all often over think things, always thinking about things. But that is how our brains work. :) We just have to find ways to calm our minds down or slow our thoughts down
For my experience, I would say yes. Constant over thinking , especially when the over thinking is on something negative, can lead to emotional and physical complications. When you replay a situation over, and over again, your decision-making process can slow down, and you can get overall sense of feeling unmotivated, and drained.
Yes. And no. No because it is not clinically recognised and is so prevalent as to be deemed normal. Yes, because it is potentially the underlying cause for a host of psychological 'knots'.
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