Overactive Mind?

Question

I figure its pretty normal for the average person to have thoughts running through their head, but in my case it is non-stop racing thoughts that are uncontrollable and it really distracts me from focusing and getting things accomplished. These thoughts in my head are sometimes completely random or sometimes they are relevant to whatever I am doing at the time. I also have a hard time falling asleep at night since my mind will never completely shut off. This has been going on for me for as long as I can remember and I never really thought of it as a mental illness. At this point I’m trying to do a little research and maybe someone can lead me in the right direction on what they believe my illness is.

Answer 1

Have it checked out. Perhaps its anxiety?

Answer 2

HUMM, the tape in your head well first slow it down or stop it.
Technique

YOU CAN CHANGE THIS - with time and effort.


MEDITATION - specifically a chanting meditation. When it races replace it. Thnk WOW it's off and running and chant. Am I Telling you what to chant, NO!

Read my article on meditation.

http://meditation.20m.com/

Practice the techniques throughout the day sooner or later you will get results.

A doctor once told me when what has happened is more interesting that sleeping you don't.

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Answer 3

Possibly ADD or an anxiety disorder, though if it's been going on forever the more likely answer is ADD. Talk to your doctor or a psychiatrist and they may be able to give you a trial of some drugs to relieve it.

Answer 4

oh i know cause the same thing happened to me too
u should stop thinking of this 'illness' too much.
study ur things fast with full concentration and with interest
get difficult puzzles to solve
dont get over excited at times
believe me--------it helps

Answer 5

It could be a shadow syndrom of ADD. It probably won't require treatment though.