Is overthinking a mental disorder?

We sure can think it is, huh? Sometimes it even feels like one. But no, overthinking is not a mental disorder. We all have the capability to excite and calm our thoughts. Left to their own devices, our thoughts can run a bit wild and cause us to overthink some aspect of life. Remember you do have control over your thoughts no matter how much it seems they are running the show. It takes awareness and some practice to wrangle them back to reality, back to the present, the here and now. Look for and discover ways to bring calm and tranquility to your thoughts and overthinking will ease back into your control.

Hmm... I don't believe overthinking in itself is a mental disorder, but it can be a symptom of one. Many mental illnesses (depression, anxiety, etc.) foundation on overthinking. At the same time, overthinking isn't inherently bad, if it doesn't have a negative effect on you. :)

No, a lot of it has to do with worry and anxiety. It may be treated to an anxiety or depression issue, but may be acute and not a mental disorder. They are things you can overcome with CBT, and possibly professional help.

Overthink is not a mental disorder it can be nerve wrecking but mostly people worry to much in this world.

It can be, when it becomes toxic. You'll feel tortured by your own mind.

No, overthinking specifically isn't a mental disorder. But, overthinking can be associated with and diagnosed as anxiety.

I don't believe overthinking is a "mental disorder". It can cause drama, or excess stress. It is best to write down your thoughts as you have them, then come to a conclusion naturally

Overthinking isn't necessarily a mental disorder, but different mental disorders can have overthinking as part of them. Also, overthinking isn't always a bad thing, but if it becomes stressful to you or the thoughts become negative, you should try talking to your familt or a trusted adult, such as a guidance member about it.

It's likely a product of fear and can be acute anxiety. What I do when I start to overthink is tell myself that: "The future is inevitable and will happen rather I worry about it or not so why stress my brain out?"

No, overthinking is normal but not a good habit. Why do we overthink? Simply because we are human being. That is one of the distinction between humans and animals. We have the ability to think, create decision and make judgment due to the information that our brain is receiving from our senses, Overthinking is normal, you are not the only one who is experiencing that but overthinking without any reasonable reason is another story. You might experiencing other things or you might have other issues.