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n. (context psychology English) A series of uncontrollable thoughts that switch rapidly between ideas, a symptom of bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders or other mental illnesses
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Racing thoughts refers to the rapid thought patterns that often occur in manic, hypomanic, or mixed episodes. While racing thoughts are most commonly described in people with bipolar disorder and sleep apnea, they are also common with anxiety disorders, OCD, and other psychiatric disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Racing thoughts are also associated with use of amphetamines, sleep deprivation, and hyperthyroidism.
Usage examples of "racing thoughts".
He released Wu Song's arm and walked back to Pak-fei and the two bound guards, leaving the panicked merchant to his racing thoughts.
Ben Belkassem's hands gestured in frustration as they eyed him blankly and he tried to put his racing thoughts into words.
Julia clamped down on her racing thoughts as the silent voice whispered into her brain, resenting the way her father was interpreting her actions.
Julia clamped down on her racing thoughts as mc voice whispered into her brain, resenting the way her father was interpreting her actions.
Then he straightened and stood silently, giving no sign of his racing thoughts, as he met the old, knowing eyes of Lihar-nowhirtalkin, Khanakhanaaeee of all the Orions.
Then he straightened and stood silently, giving no sign of his racing thoughts, as he met the old, knowing eyes of Lihar-now'hirtalkin, Khan'a'khanaaeee of all the Orions.
She hid her dismay well, but Honor could almost feel her racing thoughts as the magnitude of her task loomed before her.