I struggle with hearing a sad song (like someone emotionally hurting their partner) or seeing something on television and then my brain plays out in detail how hurt my partner would be if I did whatever it was. Even though I would never do that thing, I feel this horrible racking guilt as though I already have and the thoughts won’t stop
Thank you for sharing what you are going through. I am sorry to hear you are struggling. Try to resist fighting the thoughts and trying to push them out of your mind. Instead, try to allow yourself to have the thought and respond with a neutral statement like “thanks” or “maybe it’s true maybe it’s not” without engaging any more or less than that. I know easier said than done, but with time and practice it does get better. Also, It helps me to remind myself that Intrusive thoughts usually focus on only one perspective And it is usually the worst case scenario. Just thinking something does make it true and our thoughts don’t define our values. Be patient and kind with yourself.
