Constantly Thinking Disorder: is it a real thing?

"Hyper Cognitive Activity" is the closest actual disorder to that, but remember this: nobody stops thinking, ever, so don't beat you up.

Constantly thinking to some people is a real thing. I have that problem. I constantly overthink every situation I have to face. Or I think about everyone else's decisions in life. It's a real thing but you have to face those thoughts and tell them to back off. Whatever you do, don't let it control you, that's what I did. It can get really bad and very scary. But I believe that you can make it through this. Try writing down what you think or explain to me what you're thinking. What do you think of the most?

It might be. I find that with my anxiety, I am constantly thinking and in turn it influences my anxiety even more. It might turn out to be its own disorder.

I didn't know that there was a term for this because I always called it "overthinking." But yes, I do think that this is a real thing. When you overthink too much, it can really hinder your social life and how you approach things. For example, say you overthink that you're going to trip and fall while you walk. When you're walking, you're going to be overly cautious because you kept thinking that you might trip. So yes, it's a real thing.

I would say it's probably a real thing, I've never heard of it, but if it is a real thing, I definitely have it.

"Constantly Thinking Disorder" is very real for people who have constant thoughts and never get a break.

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.

That's a really interesting question. On the one hand, from personal experience I definitely feel like I am constantly thinking. I always feel the need to keep myself entertained, and boredom feels downright painful. I can see how this can be problematic because if I'm constantly thinking, I'm constantly burning oh-so-precious energy that I could be saving for much more productive things! On the other hand, what would it even feel like to not think? Do we count perception as thought? Are observations thought? Or are we only counting a running internal monologue as 'Thought'? Depending on how broadly we define the term, would we even be conscious of the passage of time if we weren't thinking? If that's the case then CTD isn't so much a disorder as it is a function of consciousness. Or maybe I just think too much!

No. It is normal to overthink sometimes. There is no such thing as constantly thinking disorder. Our brains are constantly thinking and never stop thinking till death.

Yeah can be, there are people who think alot even for small things ,it's alright but they need to learn to calm down and enjoy life :)

I personally believe so, and I even think I may be sufering from it as I am thinking 24/7, and has no to little controll.

Sounds like a manifestation of anxiety, and possibly related to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. A lot of the anxiety disorders involve some degree of "mind noise," for lack of a better term. It can get to where you feel like you just can't shut your brain off. It can be really frustrating to deal with.

I do not know if it is a scientific disorder but there are people who experience the symptoms. Although it may (or may not) be a disorder, thinking constantly and over thinking are possible. It may cause distress for some but not bother others. If you feel you are this way and you are stressed by it try to relax a little and do something fun/you enjoy. If you're constantly thinking don't feel like it's a bad thing, scientists are costly thinking and questioning things, that's why they follow those thoughts and invent/discover life changing things :) Maybe you just have a very creative mind.

It seems like less of a disorder and more of just a symptom of something else. I think adding a diagnosis like that is unnecessary. Disorders such as ADHD and anxiety can have racing thoughts and constant thinking as a symptom. Also a lot of people constantly are overwhelming with thoughts but I don't think it is necessarily a disorder so much as stress or another illness. The criteria for every disorder is that it significantly effects your quality of life. So maybe if it meets those qualifications it could be considered a disorder but that's just my opinion.

Not according to the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" published by the American Psychiatric Association. However, there are several clinical disorders that involve "overactive" or disproportionate thoughts. I myself have trouble slowing down my thoughts. The important thing to remember is that disorders are persistent, abnormal (as in 'not the norm'), and disruptive. If you feel your life is impacted by overactive or constant thoughts that you cannot stop, you might want to seek professional help. Don't "self-diagnose." If you already overthink things, you are not doing yourself a service by overthinking your own overthinking! Read a book, focus on a hobby, talk to a friend. If you are really worried, reach out to a psychologist/psychiatrist/therapist.

A lot of people think continuously. But you know, most of the things we think about are not going to happen.

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

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.

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.

Yes, it is. It's called Anxiety. I get it once in a while. And, believe me it's not pretty. But, it goes away. Just learn to turn that negativity to positivity.

I have to say yes.. Its OCD for the brain. Its when you cant shut your brain off. Even when you are trying to relax you brain is thinking non- stop. You go over and over things about your life, the past and the future in your head. You play out every outcome. It is a mental protection for some people to prepare for that worst case scenario. It is overwhelming and at times when you want to just relax and go with the flow, you cant. Over or constant thinkers cant just shut off the thoughts as much as they would like to.

Constantly thinking disorder is real but would be called an anxiety disorder with constantly thinking being one of the symptoms of an anxiety disorder.

After some years of studying psychology, I haven't come across one with that exact name. However, there are a few disorders that are characterized by intense overthinking and constantly thinking. The main ones are: - OCD: an obsession with something that drives you to a certain act (the compulsion) to quiet raging thoughts about it. Though this tends to be more specific than general. - GAD: This is mainly characterized by constant anxiety, present night and day, and is well known to be linked to uncontrollable thoughts and feelings, that never seem to go away and are very difficult to control. - Social Anxiety: Uncontrollable thoughts and feelings when put in a certain social situation that the individual can't handle These are three of the more "mundane" ones that I listed, but there are many more than can be worth exploring.

Constantly thinking disorder, can be a sign of mental illnesses, like obsessive-compulsive disorder and other anxiety disorders. So, yes, it is a real thing. Many of us get entangled in a loop of thoughts, often negative thoughts. The intensity of this obsession can be such that it hinders your ability to do routine work. It drains out your energy and constantly puts your mind on the run making you feel exhausted and depressed. Speaking from personal experience, I would often lose sleep because of constantly thinking about what happened during a day or why would someone behave the way they did. Such thoughts would even rule my mind for days. In the process, I felt like someone else was controlling me. While I felt dejected, I could barely stop myself from constantly thinking. How I dealt with it? One day , I decided that it was enough, that nobody else (my thoughts) had control on me, except me. For a year now, I have been practicing this one exercise- feel what you want to feel and let go. Easier said than done, it comes with practice and requires immense determination and self control to do that. By saying that, I would like to emphasise on the words "let go". How to do that? Examine and evaluate. Not simple. Very tricky to do it. Like I said, it comes with practice. Examine a thought: One way to do is to identify the trigger points- what is causing you to think non-stop? Evaluate: Is it worth my energy and time? Does it help me? Do I have a solution to resolve a certain situation or a problem I am thinking about? If yes, then you could work out a solution. If no, that means it is out of your control, there's nothing you can do about it. That's a hint that we need to stop worrying about it and let it go. Once we get a hang of stopping ourselves from constantly thinking by taking help and practicing mindfulness, one can witness how rejuvenating it feels to have that free space in one's mind to think amazing things for oneself.

Personally, I think it is. There are some people who can think of nothing and relax... and those who think so much that it then starts to harm them.

It can be real for us who struggles to stop recurring thoughts. I personally find it real because at times it is hard to cope with flashing thoughts which cannot be suppressed within you.

I would say no , because constantly thinking is apart of the human experience, especially as an introvert. Sometimes your thoughts never stop, but that isn't a bad thing. Unless your thoughts are causing distress by becoming anxiety or over excitement, and it's making you miserable constantly. Then I guess that would be an anxiety disorder rather than an over thinking disorder, I'm not sure on this answer.

Honestly, when do we NOT think? We, as humans, over think A LOT. It's actually a probably for most people.

I believe this is a disorder. Because it's keeping you from doing what you like to do on a normal day

Everyone thinks constantly to one degree or another, except maybe for the people who have trained themselves to have a quiet mind. The frequency and the content of the thoughts is maybe what varies from person to person, but whether someone chooses to label it a "disorder" is up to them. If that's the way they understand the condition, that's their worldview. You have to find your own.