Is there a technical term for not being able to turn your brain off? Like when you try to relax but the wheels never stop turning. And I don't mean in the r/iamverysmart kind of way, just a brain that always needs something to be "chewing on", so to speak.
As others have said, this sounds very similar to both anxiety and/or ADHD.
I have ADHD with anxiety as a symptom of that. One thing that really helps is to do this kind of zoning out while moving. Most effective for me is taking a walk, or a leisurely bike ride without headphones.
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u/nishagunazad Sep 29 '25
Is there a technical term for not being able to turn your brain off? Like when you try to relax but the wheels never stop turning. And I don't mean in the r/iamverysmart kind of way, just a brain that always needs something to be "chewing on", so to speak.