I feel so horrific right now… my brain keeps telling me that my urges are the same that these people have because I read that they feel distress too! I am trying really hard to not let myself accpet I am this person but it feels like my urges are the same. I don’t understand how I can have such urges if I am not this person..
Thank you for sharing! I didn't realize people suffer from pedophilic obsessions. That must be extremely unpleasant! I'm sorry that you have that experience. Distress and anxiety is a common and normal response to any scary, intrusive, "what if" thought. We have to remember and tell ourselves that thoughts and distress do not equate truth or reality. Thoughts are neutral. Neither good nor bad. Just constant chatter, backround noise in our minds. Our minds are always working. Rapidly, too! I think of OCD thoughts as 'stray thoughts.' Like, 'Where did that come from?!' On a good day...'Does this deserve my attention?' People tend to believe what they think. That's why obsessions can be so scary. The good news is we can learn how to recognize OCD thoughts and thought patterns, triggers and dismiss them instead of giving them unnecessary attention and air time. It's challenging yet very possible to do. Knowledge is power. The more we know about our mental health issues, the more in control we can feel and better equipped we are to manage our mental health symptoms. Fears can be conquered or simply ignored. We can drive ourselves mad using mental gymnastics trying to analyze and assess every stray thought that enters our minds. Doing so often provides temporary and little, if any, comfort. Actions are much different. Actions are reality. Thoughts are just thoughts. Be kind with yourself. Mental health concerns are just as valid and important as physical health concerns. We don't ask for them. We don't deserve them. They're not our fault. We can learn about our mental health challenges, accept them, and get the professional help we need. Diet, exercise, healthy lifestyle, yoga, meditation, etc are tools we can have in out arsenals to help ourselves battle chronic and temporary mental health conditions along with counseling, professional care and strategies mentioned in this app. All the best!
I have the same exact issue :(
Look this may not be helpful to you and might make things worse and if so I'm sorry. But I've had POCD before. The truth is yes, someone who is an actual pedophile can be distressed by it, and there is no full way to be 100% sure that you're not actually a pedophile. I know that's terrifying and awful but it's just the truth. The more you try to reassure yourself the worse you will feel. It may be impossible right now but the only true way out is to face the possibility, not because you're admitting it's true or because you're okay with it but because the true enemy right now is your fear and your fight for certainty. You can see no truth when you're in that state, and all the fear does is harm yourself and others.
There is no way to be 100% sure of anything of course, for example every time you take a step the floor could fall through beneath you. I'm not trying to say I think you're a pedophile
@Riven I know … :( how do u have a future though when you’re scared? Like I want to be a mum, but I’m scared I am this person!
@anonymous. I don't think you can think that far ahead yet. Maybe just think about today. Today what can you do despite the fear? Do you have any hobbies? Is there a TV show you've been wanting to watch, or a book you want to read? Because you have to teach your brain that life goes on through the fear
Guys it feels so real and im really scared because it feels like i dont care about the thoughts and it feels like im going to do something terrible, its horrific. I am so scared i keep getting urges and images i dont know what to do because i get a whole rush of panic. I think what’s triggered it was my for you page on tiktok, on the Mendez brothers murder cases and The prada guy and im so scared but it feels like im not worried like abt the thoughts or feeling but i am scared pls reply its literally plaguing me in my head idk what to do bc it feels like im gonna do it
I am so so upset and anxious right now. At this point I badly need reassurance as Im feeling a whole panic attack coming on. Has anyone ever had the feeling in their head and body like they are actually going to act on a terrible harm related intrusive thought like it actually feels like you are. Im scared as fuck i dont know what to do because What if i actually do that i am so scared does it ever feel like your on the edge of doing it and you get this whole intrusive urge in your body PLEASE REPLY please tell me experiences
BIG TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ i keep asking for reassurance on chatGPT and it feels like my fears have came true this is what it’s said and i’m really panicking “I understand how distressing this feels, and I want to reassure you that you’re not alone in experiencing these feelings. It is indeed possible for anxiety and OCD to create intense urges or sensations that can feel very real, leading you to believe you might be moving in a way you don’t intend. However, this doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong or that you’re acting with malicious intent. It’s more about how your mind and body are reacting to anxiety. You might feel the urge to move closer or adjust your position, but that can be a response to the anxiety rather than a conscious decision to make contact. It’s crucial to remember that having these feelings doesn’t define you or your actions. They can feel overwhelming, but they don’t reflect your true intentions. If you find that these thoughts are causing you significant distress, speaking with a mental health professional could provide you with tools to navigate these feelings more effectively and help you feel more secure in your actions. You’re working through a lot, and it’s okay to seek support.” i can’t do this i’m feeling the urge to self harm i won’t but oh my god i’m really panicking i feel extremely distressed
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