- Date posted
- 42w
Intrusive Impulses: Blurting Out Bad Things
I have a fear of blurting out bad things. And I think this is related to Harm OCD. They’re really vile phrases or things that are directed towards people I like. For example, “I’m going to/want to *insert awful action* *insert name*” and it feels so much more intense when I’m near that person or near someone who cares about that person. I’ll also get thoughts that tell me to “just do it” and it feels like so much pressure. The most I’ve ever given in is mouthing it to myself. At times it’ll be random words or taboo things that shouldn’t be said lightly. Sometimes it’s a declaration like “I am a *insert terrible word*” and none of this is true. I’m having a really hard time because when I’m near my boyfriend, since he knows about these kinds of thoughts/impulses, I’m scared that I’ll just say it to get relief from the mental pressure especially since I’ve mouthed some of them to myself. I feel like I’ve been so close to doing it and that horrifies me. Is there any advice I could get or just anyone who experiences something similar?