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racing thoughts-obessive thoughts-intrusive thoughts

by TerryA581, Jan 21, 2009 02:11AM

Are racing thoughts the same as obsessive thoughts or intrusive thoughts? When I say Obessive thoughts I mean like thinking about the same stuff every day, day after day, it could be a person or a dream that you think of. I know obtrusive thoughts are thoughts you really don't want to think about, I have them on and off but what are racing thoughts?

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by LeftCoastChick, Jan 21, 2009 08:41AM

Racing thoughts mean you are thinking in overdrive, if you also have thoughts you think are obsessive I really suggest seeing your family doc so you can get a referral to a pdoc. This can be part of a complex disorder which a pdoc can help you with. Having both types of thoughts are difficult to manage on your own.
Keep in tough and let us know how you are doing.

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