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I think that intrusive thoughts are just that, intrusive thoughts, and they are only that even when they feel like they're something more. They DO NOT define who you are, even when you may feel like they do. I can relate to having intrusive thoughts, and I know how much power they can feel like they hold over your mind, but I recommend trying your very best to just ignore them because I feel like it really makes a big difference in the fight against OCD. I say all of this from experience, and I know how hard it can be to just simply ignore OCD, and sometimes OCD will win the battle, but don't let it win the war friend. You are stronger than you think. :) I hope that will bring you some peace and hope and encouragement today friend. I hope you have a great day! God bless! :)
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Not sure. It certainly feels that way, and I question that all the time.
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Yes, my counselor told me intrusive thoughts can be words. Images, or urges.
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Noooo, I’m No doctor but I get them and they are not real!!!
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- 24w
I struggle so bad with intrusive thoughts. They can be so bad that I'll cry because I KNOW that's not how I feel or want to do. (Too embarrassed to say what they're about) I'll constantly try to figure out why I have them, and constantly figure out what they mean, causing me to constantly circle around and around. I had to get on anxeity meds, which helped a little but the thoughts still happen. How do you help yourself with this? How do you know that you're just not some physcopath? 😅
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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.
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So I was enjoying some “me time” and had intrusive thoughts, but it felt like just for a second I liked it. Like I’m holding myself back from “enjoying” the thought. And the thoughts are related to things I was into when I was younger, but sometimes I feel like I might still like it even though 9/10 I wouldn’t give it a second thought. Is this common? Or is this just denial? Thanks
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