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Im 20 years old, i have been laying down to go to bed and my mind is raceing.. whats wrong, what do i do?

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Mind racing: This can be something simple or serious. Just having a lot to think about and unable to make decisions can be cause. Write down your thoughts, talk to friends and family. If you start having more symptoms see a professional for an evaluation.

Answered 5/7/2016

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Dr. K. Olson answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hope is alive: Racing thoughts can be due to many causes including: medications or over the counter remedies (even coffee or nicotine), anxiety, hypomania, medical conditions (hyperthyroidism), and substance abuse. Investigating the potential causes with your md would be a good start. Numerous prescription medications can slow racing and provide you restorative sleep.

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Dr. Susan Uhrich answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That depends: The question is why is your mind racing when you lay down for sleep? That answer can come from a thorough psychiatric evlauation. Then you and your doc can put together a treatment plan to get you better.

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