âObstructive sleep apnea is a destructive disease that can ruin your health and increase your risk of death,â said American Academy of Sleep Medicine President Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler, a national spokesperson for the Healthy Sleep Project.
The phenomenon called racing thoughts is distinct from hearing voices, which is found in psychosis and is a symptom of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, severe mania or other psychotic disorders. Racing thoughts can be a symptom of mania or hypomania in bipolar disorder.
When your thoughts are racing, remind yourself that it's a part of your anxiety - an irritating part, but a part of your anxiety nonetheless. If you notice that you struggle to sleep every time you have racing thoughts, don't try to stop the thoughts. Rather, get up for a bit, and find a way to occupy your time.