Constantly Thinking Disorder: is it a real thing?
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Anonymous
March 16th, 2016 2:23pm
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.
Anonymous
March 12th, 2016 8:14pm
Honestly, when do we NOT think? We, as humans, over think A LOT. It's actually a probably for most people.
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.
Yes of course, constantly thinking about your future and your past and not enjoying your present. Thinking about the mistakes you did or the things that could go wrong in future
Anonymous
January 31st, 2016 12:36am
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.
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.
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.
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
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 .
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.
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
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.
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...
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.
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
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 :)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, it is a completely real thing. Our brains never turn off. Even in our sleep, our brain is working.
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.
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