Please suggest a way to get rid of racing thoughts due to schizophrenia.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am facing schizophrenia. I am getting racing thoughts due to schizophrenia in the morning. How to stop getting these racing thoughts? Please give me a solution to stop getting these racing thoughts occurring in me.

Answered by Sibananda Mishra

Education:

PhD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sibananda Mishra is a Psychologist specializing in Psychotherapy with extensive experience in mental health, trauma, and psychosocial interventions. He has expertise in clinical assessment, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and school- and community-based mental health programs. Dr. Mishra has worked as a consultant and trainer for multiple national and international organizations, focusing on disaster mental health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and psychosocial support. He has held academic and leadership roles, including teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in psychology, developing training materials, and supervising mental health programs. His research interests include schizophrenia, psychophysiology, and applied clinical psychology. Dr. Mishra combines his deep clinical knowledge with extensive training in yoga, disability management, and psychological support, delivering evidence-based, compassionate care to individuals and communities.

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Hi,

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In schizophrenia, the patient has out of reality experiences. The major symptoms are hallucination, delusion, and disorganized thoughts. You have racing thoughts in the morning. These thoughts rapidly move in sequence. Some people may hear a voice that they cannot be ignored. You will not be able to sleep well. In this case, you need to do physical exercise, relaxation techniques like deep breathing. You should avoid thinking about it in your mind. You need to engage in different activities. It comes to the mind due to stress, anxiety, and depression.

The Probable causes

You can have these symptoms due to stress or anxiety or depression.

Investigations to be done

You need to consult a psychiatrist or psychologist.

Differential diagnosis

You can have bipolar disorder.

Probable diagnosis

You can have anxiety or depression.

Treatment plan

You need to consult a psychologist or psychiatrist.

Preventive measures

Try to have a distraction from racing thoughts, and do meditation in the morning and evening.

Regarding follow up

Have a follow-up at any time.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At September 9, 2020
Reviewed At January 2, 2024

Education:

PhD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sibananda Mishra is a Psychologist specializing in Psychotherapy with extensive experience in mental health, trauma, and psychosocial interventions. He has expertise in clinical assessment, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and school- and community-based mental health programs. Dr. Mishra has worked as a consultant and trainer for multiple national and international organizations, focusing on disaster mental health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and psychosocial support. He has held academic and leadership roles, including teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in psychology, developing training materials, and supervising mental health programs. His research interests include schizophrenia, psychophysiology, and applied clinical psychology. Dr. Mishra combines his deep clinical knowledge with extensive training in yoga, disability management, and psychological support, delivering evidence-based, compassionate care to individuals and communities.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

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Education:

PhD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sibananda Mishra is a Psychologist specializing in Psychotherapy with extensive experience in mental health, trauma, and psychosocial interventions. He has expertise in clinical assessment, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and school- and community-based mental health programs. Dr. Mishra has worked as a consultant and trainer for multiple national and international organizations, focusing on disaster mental health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and psychosocial support. He has held academic and leadership roles, including teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in psychology, developing training materials, and supervising mental health programs. His research interests include schizophrenia, psychophysiology, and applied clinical psychology. Dr. Mishra combines his deep clinical knowledge with extensive training in yoga, disability management, and psychological support, delivering evidence-based, compassionate care to individuals and communities.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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