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What causes people to have racing thoughts or a monkey mind?
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Racing Mind: Racing thoughts are most commonly described in people with bipolar disorder, but are also common with anxiety disorders. The use of amphetamines and also sleep deprivation or other sleep disorders can also result in racing thoughts.
Answered 1/2/2015
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