Constantly Thinking Disorder: is it a real thing?

I think it falls under general anxiety disorder if I remember correctly; where a person excessively thinks about everything basically, worrying themselves to much. I, myself, suffer with this to some degree. Thinking if I studied enough for an exam, was polite enough to the person I passed earlier today, seemingly basic stuff that most people won't really obsess over. So, yes, it a real thing. Doesn't go by that name to my knowledge but it's something that people can suffer with.

While Constantly thinking disorder is not real, there are very many disorders characterized by Over-thinking, including many anxiety disorders. Remember, overthinking is normal sometimes, but when it starts to affect your daily life and you can't function normally, that is when it becomes a problem.

It's not an official disorder and you will not be able to find it in the DSM or in another manual that diagnoses disorders. But constant thinking could possibly be a consequence of another underlying disorder which leads to excessive thinking. Think about disorders like ADD (a lack of the ability to focus + an overactive mind), general anxiety (eccessively worrying about things till the point that it becomes dysfunctional in your daily life) etc. But hey, it does not have neccessarily be a disorder. Most people seem to live in the now and are fine with that. When you have thoughts constantly running through your head you might think that you have a disorder because you seem so different from the people around you. But it could as well be that your mind is just really well suited for science/philosophy/art etc. So you might even be proud of it!

I've never heard over thinking described as a disorder, however it certainly contributes a lot to people's mental health problems. I have been an over thinker, my mind cluttered with mainly negative thinking. I thought that everybody was like that, but then I discovered that there are ways of calming the mind and making it a much more peaceful place. A lot of the mental chatter is negative thinking and this fuels a very negative frame of mind often. Much of it is either worry about the past or future, or other negative emotions like anger or negative self thoughts. If we allow ourselves to engage in this type of thinking our mind becomes a very dark and confusing place. Thoughts are like trains; they will set off in one direction and can take us down very dark and fearful tracks. By noticing one's thoughts, we can stop those negative thought trains and instead choose to think more positive thoughts, or even to listen to the silence that happens when a thought train is brought to a halt.. I'm thankful to those who helped me to see that its not the only way to be. We can alter our thinking patterns by consciously witnessing our thoughts and choosing to think more positive ones, or better still, to think fewer thoughts. I often joke with people that ;thinking is something I try not to do if at all possible'! Most of my thoughts were garbage anyway and really not helpful. If you realise that your ;thoughts are negative, try to halt them. See that particular 'thought train hitting the buffers. Change your thoughts to something positive. Enjoy what you are doing now! Smell the flowers, admire the view and think about something you enjoy instead. Mostly we run on automatic pilot and don't need a constant mental commentary. We can dispense with that and try to enjoy the silence instead.

We think every second of the day we're awake. How would it be considered a disorder? Over-thinking things may be a sign of some other psychological problems, but isn't 'constantly thinking'.

This is considered a symptom of a larger mental health condition such as anxiety. It is called Rumination whereby an individual thinks obsessively over one particular issue.

Stress causes over thinking. It can be carried from childhood. Concerns about anything and everything that worry a person. The only relief may be when all is going well. Even then some may worry that this will not continue. I consider it to be a learned habit especially if constant calamities in life have burdened a person. They learn to expect setbacks, let downs and upsets and their brain cannot rest easy even at night their dreams or nightmares may be trying to find an answer to their constant concerns and fears.

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.

No! Every living human being is constantly thinking, so by definition it is not a disorder. However, when we become stuck in ruminative thoughts that trigger chronically negative mood states, this can lead to a particular type of suffering that we could choose to label as a disorder. But constantly thinking is not a problem in and of itself.

I fully believe constantly thinking disorder is a thing! In fact, I'd say I'm a sufferer! My mind is constantly thinking and I find it very hard to switch off. Finding activities that relax helps. Exercise etc. I love horse riding, because it takes my mind off what im overthinking as I'm focusing on the task in hand. It really helps me relax ☺️

With my limited knowledge and not being a doctor, I believe so - and I too suffer from it, the brain not wanting to just shut up.

Well... Yes and no. By itself, I don't believe that is a real disorder, no. However, constantly thinking can be attributed to various other things - ADHD for example. The people on 7cups can't help diagnose you as (most) of us aren't trained professionals, however if this is an issue that is bothering you and causing distress, it may be worth mentioning to a therapist who could help you find out what's causing it.

Well, as living humans, we are bound to think constantly otherwise there would be a problem haha! We cannot turn off our brains and just have peace and quiet... even when we sleep, we are thinking! We tend to think a lot when we are under stress or when we are bored and devoid of mental stimulation. I am not sure what it would mean in the context of a disorder, but I am sure some people are more prone to rumination and excessive dwelling on certain thoughts.

It's not a disorder or at least it's not defined as one. It's more like when a person is unable to stop thinking and can't possibly have a calm state of mind. Can be considered as a symptom of ADD or ADHD. More like a hyperactive brain receiving too much energy and working too hard so that the person is more likely and is more often mentally and emotionally exhausted. People use extensive methods to keep a control of their minds, from alcohol and drugs to meditation and music. It's definitely a real thing and people do get affected by it but I don't think we can go as far as to say that it's a disorder. PS: I have it.

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

There are certainly disorders that involve over thinking things, although which one you may have would depend upon other symptoms. Often disorders such as OCD and anxiety involve over thinking things, or attempting to analyze them.

I don't know the answer to that and not a person qualified to answer this so please take the following with a pinch of salt....what I do know is the voice is in all our heads..don't worry but try to find gaps of pauses, it's about learning to focus...its hard we've been used to this voice all our lives and now we want to tell it to stop......good tips....sit in a quiet place with no distraction, a park, a green environment or even your room with no distractions (No phones or tv switch everything off)....and just focus on yourself, your body etc. do this every day for 1 minute...eventually the voice will come back and your mind will wonder again...when you realise this come back to the thing that you were focussing on). do this every day, eventually, you'll start seeing progress...best of luck to all of us with this

Depends on the definition. There is anxiety, which can cause overthinking and such which is not good.

Some people have a lot of trouble to "disconnect". Their brains seem to always be engaged to an idea or particular situation. Meditation can help quiet things in your mind a little, as well as listening to music or focusing on simple tasks like coloring or making lists.

I do think our minds can go into over drive mode. Over thinking things can lead to anxiety and all other types of problems. The ability to relax and switch off completely is more difficult for some.

Is it just constant thinking you experience? Do you experience unwanted thoughts that make you anxious?

Maybe... If you can't seem to look it up or get a 100% answer, you could try talking to your doctor...

I believe so. I do it sometimes when I have too much on my plate. If you eliminate worry, thinking too much can be minimized

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.

Yes it is a real thing and I believe that we can overcome this disorder together and get through it together

Hey, I think that constantly thinking negative thought can be extremely detrimental to an individual

While, no, the Diagnostic and Statistical manual doesn't have a 'constantly thinking disorder' It can be challenging when we have thoughts that distract us from being able to do the things we enjoy doing. For some people who find it difficult to shut off their thoughts, particularly before bed, some mindfulness strategies can help shape the thoughts in a more productive direction.

It is not a real disorder, but your feelings are still valid. I would go to a mental health professional or a trusted adult to talk about what you are experiencing because you deserve to get help for the problems you are facing

If you believe your mind is a unruly place to be then perhaps measured action through mental health practices is a wise thing to pursue. Whether its a problem others have, its certainly something thats difficult for you. Seeking help when you think you need it is a sign of strength.

This is a real thing because I think I suffer from it. People can think themselves into a bad mood and they can also think of unrealistic scenarios that don't exist and cause them to act indifferent to others