Anonymous7788
- Date posted
- 1y ago
Eeek
What does it mean when you have no feeling about your intrusive thoughts?
nonagonnonagon
- Date posted
- 1y ago
For me, it could often be numbness or dissociation, or that I don't feel the need to put energy toward my intrusive thought. I do want to point out however, that you titled this post as "Eeek" which sounds like you *do* have a feeling about your intrusive thoughts. You seem to be seeking reassurance over not feeling something, which tells me you seem to have tension in worrying "what if I am not feeling the "correct" feeling I should be feeling?"
Anonymous7788Anonymous7788
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@nonagon Yes I think I am looking for reassurance over not feeling anything when the intrusive thoughts come. I got some really good validation today though a psychologist. And it was like I was in this weird state like I didn’t know what to feel or think. But I was still getting intrusive thoughts that didn’t make me react or be scared. I’ve been living in a state of extreme anxiety for a few months. So not feeling anything is just surreal.
nonagonnonagon
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@Kimneedshelp I think I've felt that kind of thing before. It can be hard. I'm glad your psych could help you out and I hope you can process your anxiety healthily!
Anonymous7788Anonymous7788
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@nonagon Thank you. I hope so as well. I had a lil nap and now am feeling more normal than anything. Still nervous about it. Or cautious I should say. But going to enjoy the no anxiety and relax a bit. Thank you so much for responding!!
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