Is there anyone I can talk to about existential thoughts. I’m not sure if they are intrusive or not but they are about that. I just need some advice please. If you don’t get triggered easily than I would appreciate the help!! If you do than continue scrolling and have a nice day :)

I got one the first time its super scary! I’m glad you are in a better spot!!

It kinda has to do with death are you okay with that?

@Anonymous:,( Yes!

@ac_adams (she/her) So my existential thoughts have been like questioning reality. So yesterday my manager was telling me how she went to yellow stone and showed me pictures. I had a thought of going with my cousins. Than I started thinking how I should enjoy my life even if this is a simulation or not. Than today I was thinking about going back to school to get a better job but it followed with a thought of why should I care what I do if I’m just going to die anyway. I freaked out and I tried not to engage but I kinda did. Than I remembered my cousin telling me how I need to look out for the thoughts I have because it could be because of the medication so I’m worried what if I had that thought because of the medication or is it still my existential thoughts

@Aaaah I do too it’s so scary!! And I question if others a real sometimes:(

@Aaaah Ooo don’t scare me like that😭

@Aaaah It’s okay good exposure 😅

@Anonymous:,( You perfectly articulated SO MUCH of how I’ve been feeling lately. And those thoughts are SO hard to exist with. This is literally the same obsession that has ruled my life for the past 3 months. I stand in solidarity with you. I have also been thinking a similar thought, “even if everything is fake, I might as well enjoy it.” And then with the “why does anything matter if this is all fake?” YES YES YES. That place feels so dangerous and inescapable. I’m with you. I wish I had the right words of support or healing. Know that I’m with you. These are the same thoughts that have been trying to rule my life as well. Always here to talk.

@ac_adams (she/her) It’s so hard! They just kind of started and it’s weird. I have other ones too that relate to existential but I don’t want to trigger you know. It’s nice knowing someone with the same thoughts and feelings as me!! I feel like there aren’t a lot of existential post on here so thanks for responding it’s really appreciated :,)

@Anonymous:,( It is so totally refreshing to know that I’m not the only person feeling this way too <3

@ac (she/her) Did you ever overcome this theme? I’m truly in hell with it

@mrselfdestruct1994 Hi, there! I’d be happy to chat! My existential ocd has just actually relapsed, so it’s kinda like fate that you found this and reached out <3 It has come and gone for me, but now it’s back :( I know it’s so scary.

@ac (she/her) Yeah I’m in a similar theme right now ): mine stemmed from the fear of schizophrenia and now I get constant thoughts questioning the meaning behind everything and if other people are real or not and what they’re intentions are, “what if everyone is fake” “what if everyone is skinwalkers” etc etc. I’m just so suspicious of everything. It’s gotten so bad that I feel like I’m becoming emotionally detached from the things I love. Every time I’m having a nice day or listening to a song I get thoughts like “why should I care about this, nothings real anyway…” I genuinely get depressed and feel like I don’t care… everything feels so fake and staged now like an illusion ): I feel so mistrustful of everything. And no matter much logic I try and feed these thoughts, i still feel like I believe them no matter what

@mrselfdestruct1994 I would like to start by saying that you are not alone. I stand with you and understand every thought that you have mentioned! I am so sorry that you’re experiencing these because they are truly frightening. I want to remind you that you’re made of wisdom and you can always trust that your body will eventually return to balance (even if it feels like it never will- I promise I feel you). Trying to respond or engage with those thoughts continues their power over you. Treat yourself by liberating yourself from solving them. These thoughts never make you a bad person and we are not in control of our thoughts, only how we respond to them. The thoughts that leave you in a bad feelings aren’t worth engaging with even if it feels irresponsible or wrong not to “fix it.” When our brains are exhausted from fighting with our thoughts, sometimes our brain will need to take a break, rest, & reset, and this is what is happening when you feel detached. I know it is so scary because I am/have been experiencing that deeply. You don’t have to solve the detachment. You are a good person made of love and wisdom and your brain just needs a break. Try to continue your daily routines as you’re able and know that your body is going to reset to peace and balance in time. I believe in you and I’m here to support you. <3