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Intrusive thoughts
Recently I’ve been having scary intrusive thoughts about hurting myself or others. I’m so scared, what do I do?? I wouldn’t hurt a fly.
Recently I’ve been having scary intrusive thoughts about hurting myself or others. I’m so scared, what do I do?? I wouldn’t hurt a fly.
it's important to remember that these thoughts are common and do not define who you are. Be kind to yourself and remember that thoughts are not the same as actions. You are not your thoughts. Self-compassion can help you cope with the fear and anxiety these thoughts may bring. Practice mindfulness or grounding exercises to stay present and manage anxiety. Breathing exercises and sensory grounding techniques can be helpful in these situations and meditation. Take care of yourself by egaging in activities that you enjoy and that help you relax. This can include exercise, hobbies, spending time in nature, or listening to music that soothes you. Don't engage with your mind, just observe your thoughts. They are just thoughts and are meaningless, which is why we call them intrusive thoughts in the first place. The more you try not to react to your thoughts by terrifying your mind, the less your mind will produce thoughts. Remember, you have to believe in yourself and practice this technique until it becomes a habit.
I have this too. Just know it is all OCD. you aren’t crazy nor unnormal. I have thoughts of both all of the time and i’m diagnosed with Suicidal and Harm ocd. I would never actually hurt myself or anyone else. I wouldn’t hurt anything. just remember to breathe and know it is all just ocd
This is hard to admit, but I’ve been struggling with intrusive thoughts where the central theme is racism. I don’t use racial slurs but my brain worries that I have said something that hurts or offends someone and now I find myself analyzing every social interaction.
does anyone else get really vivid intrusive thoughts of the person who you are talking to (or close to physically) just randomly striking you violently? i keep getting them when i’m just talking to my dad one on one in the car & i get a flash of intrusive thoughts of him grabbing my hair & shoving my face in the dashboard. it gets me so anxious :’)
Someone please help me I’m having intrusive thoughts of hurting my pets and I’m really scared of myself and I want these thoughts to go away. Can someone please help me I’m scared and I don’t know if I’m a monster
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