Constantly Thinking Disorder: is it a real thing?

I wouldn't say this is a disorder, because your always thinking, somtimes I have conversations with myself in my head, I have this whole character maid up! It's not a disorder though it's very much normal.

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.

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.

Absolutely! I am always thinking, CONSTANTLY. I feel like my brain never slows down, and never just shuts up!

It sounds like you are describing generalized anxiety disorder, OCD, or possibly another kind of anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders (particularly OCD) may cause racing/unwanted thoughts and mental images. If you are experiencing this and feel as though it is negatively affecting your life, consider speaking to a therapist or doctor.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 :)

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.

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.

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.

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

I think it's a normal human state to constantly be thinking. But there is a difference between constantly thinking and constantly worrying. If you find yourself constantly worrying, you might have an anxiety disorder.

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.

I've expereinced overthinking as well and it wasnt easy. I had troubles sleeping at night and it affected my personal relationship with others.

Yes, it is a completely real thing. Our brains never turn off. Even in our sleep, our brain is working.

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.

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!

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...

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

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 .

Good question, I have not heard this discuss in any forum or just that I didn' come across it. This is my experience and goes back over 20 years. I Joined Alcoholics Anonymous and stopped drinking and lot of negative emotions surfaced and I had to deal with. Anger, restlessness, irritability, anxiety the list goes on, but the one that was driving me crazy , I couldn't stop thinking, my thoughts just racing and nothing I could do to slow down. AA is where I related to people and slowly was on my way to recovery but what was discomforting is that I don't remember anyone complaining about constant thinking so I figured oh well, I am alone on this. Uncover, discover and discard is one of the principals I followed and following the path of recovery, just takes time and constant thinking slowed down to a comfotable state of mind.

Besides the recognized disorders, people go through many other issues, by different natures and reasons. Overthinking may be one of these, even if you could never have heard about it. Your thoughts may be invasive, and they can block you from living your life happily. So yes, it is a real thing. Never underestimate a problem just because you know nobody who experienced it. Quitting negative and demoralizing thoughts is a really difficult fight, but anyone can face it, and win over them. 7cups is capable to help those who feel like their overthinking is becoming too problematic. Hope listeners can give you support!

I believe i would relabel it, but yes. It is absolutely a real thing. It is what keeps one awake at night and distracted in the day. It would be in the category perhaps of manic thinking. There are ways I'd suggest to quell it or at least make it easier to function with such as music in the background or tv shows running you can already see without looking at. For many meds might be help to slow down the brain so that it is more manageable and of course there is always therapy such as DBT or CBT that can be specific to this problem.