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?

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.

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.

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 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.

"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.