Tankekjør
English translation: Racing thoughts
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peer agreement (net): +1Racing thoughts Explanation: I just finished a revision of a Norwegian to English text where "tankekjør" had been translated to "racing thoughts" and a search online seems to confirm it. https://forum.doktoronline.no/topic/463317-tankespinn-racing-thoughts/ https://tidsskriftet.no/2017/09/sprakspalten/tankekjor-et-psykiatrisk-faguttrykk-uten-mening |
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Obsessions Explanation: or obsessive thoughts. The following is from the first reference: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts ("obsessions") and/or behaviors ("compulsions") that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over. Obsessions are repeated thoughts, urges, or mental images that cause anxiety. Common symptoms include: Fear of germs or contamination Unwanted forbidden or taboo thoughts involving sex, religion, or harm Aggressive thoughts towards others or self Having things symmetrical or in a perfect order https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd https://spunout.ie/mental-health/conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-JacBhC0ARIsAIxybyPqNUuvSfPpUWnAnnoYbVKK-7Eh9lfbgc5x |
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