racing thoughts

noun

racing thoughts

noun
1

Human sciences, Psychology, Sciences A series of uncontrollable thoughts that switch rapidly between ideas, a symptom of bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders or other mental illnesses.

  • Once the racing thoughts began, I had trouble concentrating on any subject and I felt like I couldn't think at all.
Related terms
flight of ideas

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