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.

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.

I do not think that constantly thinking disorder is actually a real disorder. As far as I know the link between over thinking and mental health problems seems to be like a chicken or egg type relation. Over thinking or constantly thinking can happen due to stress or anxiety too but it doesn't mean it's a disorder. As humans, we all over think as some point. It maybe some "what if" situations or about what someone told you or you might be worried about your performance at work or school. There is no off switch to think, you think about one thing and it might lead to thinking a out many other things. It goes on as a cycle. However, it does decline your mental health. If constant thinking is done over everything and for a prolonged period then it might be something to look into.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Although in psychology it may not necessarily be called Constantly Thinking Disorder, the act of overthinking, worrying and spiralling are actually linked to and are symptoms of depression and anxiety. Overthinking is not considered (unfortunately) a disorder rather a symptom of one just like self-harm. When addressing is it real or not I would like to tell you that it is a real thing to have this overwhelming and constant burden of constantly thinking and though it is common that does not make it normal and you deserve to reach out and get help in order to get the break you deserve!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 :)

That's a bit of a complicated question. The term "Constantly Thinking Disorder" is not real and is not used by any professionals. It is a term that has been developed by people in order to explain their symptoms and how their brain works, because they likely do not have an actual diagnosis for it. However, constantly thinking is a very real thing, and it's likely a type of anxiety. Many people with anxiety will overthink situations and even things that have happened to them in the past, thinking about what they could have done differently and how they could have changed it. It could also have something to do with ADHD, or it really could be connected to any disorder where racing thoughts is a symptom. It's not a big deal, and by itself, it's not a concern.

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.

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.

I don't think it's necessarily a disorder I think it's more of just a normal thing that everyone can experience from time to time. Constantly Thinking and anxiety go hand in hand so if you can figure out the root of your anxiety and make a change then I think you can solve the constantly thinking problem. It's also not a bad thing automatically a lot of times thinking leads to make good and well thought decisions. Let anxiety guide you through your life and help you. if you currently going though somthing stay positive.

Constantly thinking disorder would most likely just be labeled as overthinking or maybe even anxiety. I think it's a real thing, it's just when you start to think about the same thing over and over again making up situations and scenarios in your head. Basically if it's you thinking about something that is coming up you just have to prepare yourself the best that you can until it gets there. Sometimes it's not even as bad as you expect it to be, and that's mainly because you end up overthinking about what could happen instead of what ends up actually happening.

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