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- 3y
what’s up?
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- 3y
i was just watching tiktok and a thought/imagine came in, and idk it felt real idk if ir came naturally or if i intentionally thought about it but it’s really bothering
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- 3y
@Anonymous If you have a thought like that that makes you very uncomfortable, it’s important to keep your real intentions in mind. Whether you thought of that thing on your own or on purpose, it’s kept in your brain and not exiting. If you’re not acting on those thoughts that contain the bad actions, then they are harmless as thoughts. Right now, I’m thinking about possible pedophillic actions simply because I read your post, but does that mean I want to do them? Nope. I struggle with this type of thing with other topics so I know how rough this must feel.
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@Anonymous ya its tough, when I get a harm thought It can sometimes come with a fake urge to do something and I ruminate over it and then I wonder I if I am developing phycosis or something. It’s exhausting.
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@Anonymous Unfortunately we are surrounded with triggers . Social media , televised media , marketing ploys and fashion trends and design are all a part of our day . We are constantly bombarded ,Desensitizing us to a point where errant and abberant (intrusive) thoughts arise as a result . We laugh that they try to brainwash us into buying products , but it's more insidious than that. Persuation by passive force is what it actually is . Overstimulation dulls the senses , so abstract and errant thoughts form and as long as your acting upon them , let them pass , redirect , discard those thoughts and don't let them dwell . Don't dwell on feeling guilty for it either , that adds anxiety and a vicious cycle can start.
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@ricktherocker As long your NOT acting upon them . Freudian slip . 😂
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@ricktherocker there was a time was a time i was trying to think of my boyfriend a certain way, while you know what, and the same way i thought about him came in an intrusive thought like that, and idk if i liked it, or i stopped or ignored it, but that’s something that’s been bothering me as well, sorry if that’s tmi, but i’m really scared and i don’t wanna be this person, and I don’t wanna do this anymore, i’m just scared and i just want my old self back.
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Look at it this way intrusive thoughts and random thoughts are essentially the same thing it's the content of the thought which separates it. Random thoughts occur everyday , we don't pay them any mind other than saying to ourselves what the hell was I thinking ? Intrusive thoughts occur in a similar fashion , the difference is the content and intent of the thought. Usually inappropriate and not in line with our beliefs values and ethics so we don't dismiss it quite so readily. It's a good thing that you recognize the intrusive thoughts and are determined not to entertain them. You cannot turn into someone you don't want to be unless you entertain and nurture those aberrant thoughts. Take confidence in the knowledge that you are being proactive with your concerns about that way of thinking and relax. Expressing your concerns to others and airing it out so to speak , is a good way to dissipate the anxiety which occurs. If you try to harbor all this and keep it buried inside it begins vicious cycle of anxiety that feeds the intrusive thoughts and the more you focus on it the more it occurs.. intrusive thoughts are way more common than people realize , there is a tremendous amount of people who suffer from intrusive thoughts , take heart my friend you're doing what it takes , your concerns are valid but know that because you recognize them , you have power over them.
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