Is overthinking a mental disorder?
Yourfairygodbro
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Feb 13, 2016
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Over thinking is a part of multiple mental disorders but I don't think it's a mental disorder in itself.
izzystar
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Feb 20, 2016
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Definitely not! I don't like the words "mental disorder" for ANYTHING; but literally everyone overthinks something at some point in their lives. Some people just tend to do it more than others for different reasons. No need to feel ashamed. When I feel troubled by my overthinking, mindfulness meditation helps me come back to the present.
Jreamer
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Feb 24, 2016
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I think overthinking is something normal that most people do. If the overthinking is excessive, causes stress frequently, and leads a healthy lifestyle, then it is likely disordered. The DSM-V may list overthinking as a symptom, but not as a mental disorder itself.
Anonymous
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Feb 26, 2016
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Overthinking is a sign that you're human. If it's a disorder, it's one that almost everyone has gone through.
Anonymous
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Jan 21, 2016
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I really don't know but if it affects your day to day life, then you should go to a therapist or a doctor because they know more than me
MPuffin
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Jan 31, 2016
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Over thinking does not mean a person has a mental disorder in itself but can contribute to other mental disorders such as anxiety.
crimsoncomputer8169
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Feb 1, 2016
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Overthinking is not a mental disorder. Its just meta-cognition at work.
MindfulnessIsKey
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Feb 2, 2016
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Overthinking is something that all humans experience. It is part of anxiety. You do not have to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder when you experience anxiety. Everyone feels it at some point or another. If you are worried that it is constant anxiety, it is best to be evaluated by a professional psychiatrist so that you can get tips to help you return to your clear state of mind.
TheFaerie
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Feb 3, 2016
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Overthinking by itself isn't classified as a disorder but if it's hindering someone's life then yes.
invisiblehappiness1021
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Feb 5, 2016
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No everyone is guilty of it, even me. Don't beat yourself up over it. You're human and it's nothing to worry about depending on how it affects you
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