Constantly Thinking Disorder: is it a real thing?
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Anonymous
July 10th, 2016 2:38am
Yes it is, I honestly can't stop thinking. My mind loves to wonder around and sometimes it can be stressful.
Anonymous
July 15th, 2016 11:02am
Yes over thinking is a disorder,It may lead to unwanted predictions and pessimistic thinking , but completely curable based on the level.
Haha , it is really a thing as nowadays people have the tendancy to keep on wondering about things. And this keeps them busy every single time. It may be hard for that individual to keep the mind idle or keep quiet in their head. Gradually it becomes an ongoing process which takes over the person's ability to have control over himself. Thus making him have the disorder.
I think it's not, until it makes impossible for us to sleep, etc. I think that is symptom of high anxiety.
Yes. It is hard to focus sometimes and really work through problems when you are constantly overthinking and overanalyzing things.
Yes it is a real thing.It is the sign of a very active mind,a mind that is aware and alive,educated and impartial,a mind that continuously grows and does not get stuck.Sometimes this constant thinking becomes a disorder and affects the quality of our practical responsibilities.
Honestly I don't know. I know there are conditions where having constant thought patterns and behaviors is a symptom. I don't know if there is a specific disorder or condition where constantly thinking is a thing. I know we all often over think things, always thinking about things. But that is how our brains work. :) We just have to find ways to calm our minds down or slow our thoughts down
For my experience, I would say yes. Constant over thinking , especially when the over thinking is on something negative, can lead to emotional and physical complications. When you replay a situation over, and over again, your decision-making process can slow down, and you can get overall sense of feeling unmotivated, and drained.
Yes. And no. No because it is not clinically recognised and is so prevalent as to be deemed normal. Yes, because it is potentially the underlying cause for a host of psychological 'knots'.
Overthinking is something that we are all guilty of. Sometimes it helps us to be aware and alert of the possibilities that could arise, but for the majority of it we tend to just place ourselves in situations that lead us to be afraid of our dreams and ambitions and overthink simple situations. Constantly thinking disorder is a real one as i believe overthinking is a killer of ambitions! We rely to much on our thoughts that sometimes jeopardise what we want. The best thing is to focus on the present and live in the now! It's easier said than done but we should all try and put ourself out of our comfort zone and try new things.
Anonymous
August 28th, 2016 11:20pm
I think so, many people have a problem with over thinking and not being able to "turn off your brain" can lead to insomnia.
It is not a disorder, however it can be very difficult to deal with. We all have our times when we need abit of space from eveyone and thats ok! Sometimes we just need me time
logically we are all constantly thinkingevwn if it's on a sub conscious level which we may or may not have a lot of power to control. I do not believe something we cannot fully control is a disorder. It just is!
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
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.
Anonymous
September 22nd, 2016 7:15pm
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
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.
Anonymous
October 6th, 2016 9:27am
Hey, I think that constantly thinking negative thought can be extremely detrimental to an individual
Anonymous
October 12th, 2016 7:25pm
Yes it is a real thing and I believe that we can overcome this disorder together and get through it together
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
Anonymous
October 19th, 2016 11:04pm
Maybe... If you can't seem to look it up or get a 100% answer, you could try talking to your doctor...
Anonymous
November 13th, 2016 1:55am
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.
Depends on the definition. There is anxiety, which can cause overthinking and such which is not good.
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.
Anonymous
March 3rd, 2017 11:46pm
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.
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.
Anonymous
March 11th, 2017 2:30pm
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.
Anonymous
April 19th, 2017 5:47pm
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.
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.
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.
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