intrusive thoughts anxiety

krystal2785

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Posted 1/26/2014 11:28 PM (GMT 0)

Haaaay... just a question.. u knoww how I get intrusive thoughts right..anyways..whats bothering me right now..is that what if that means im gunna go crazy and harm someone someday like my kids or something...im sickened by the thought I mean my dr and counsellor kno about it but I cant help but think what if their in danger since im having thoughts like that..when my anxietys up it feels hard to deal with thatvthought but when my anxiety is down I of course just shrug it off cause its so stupid and of course I would never...but right now that is plaguing my mind..just need some reassurance that I dont sound bat crap crazy...anyone else go thru this...and these thoughts dont bug me everyday so I dont think I would need meds right...cause my counselling is working on helping me its just that its a boring old sunday evening right now and my fears and my anxiety have run off to play together and scare me

Post Edited (krystal2785) : 1/26/2014 5:34:55 PM (GMT-7)

JungRulz

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Posted 1/27/2014 1:17 AM (GMT 0)

I had some pretty stressful things happen to me a few years ago, not only did I get depressed, but I had some strange intrusive thoughts. I was seeing the Employee Assistance Program therapist and told him about my thoughts. It's comforting to have a person not react when you tell them things you think are pretty strange. Anyway, the therapist said that all people have intrusive thoughts, but most people just let them go without thinking about it. He said when we're plagued by anxiety, we tend to focus on these thoughts and it gives them special significance.

We have a conscious and subconscious mind. Things in the subconscious mind exist without being judged, they are just thoughts. When they become conscious, we then apply judgement to them. We all have feelings of attraction to others, they just kind of occur, but if you're dedicated to your spouse or significant other, you consciously realize that the situation is not appropriate, and your conscious mind puts the thoughts to rest. The same applies to many thoughts, they arise from the subconscious mind, and the conscious mind says they're not appropriate. When we're stressed, we have trouble letting go of these thoughts, and they can scare us, but it does not mean you'll act on the thoughts.

It's important that you discuss (as you have) these thoughts with your doctor and therapist, but this is a relatively common manifestation of stress and anxiety.

Be well.

krystal2785

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Posted 1/27/2014 2:37 AM (GMT 0)

Thanks..yeah it helps knowing that EVERYONE has disturbing thoughts..just someone like me cant let then go and I ask myself a lot of what ifs.. like what if those thought mean im a bad person..what if that DOES happen..what if my kids get taken away because of my thoughts..what if I never get better..what if I have a bad day and it just feels so bad that I get suicidal thoughts...I mean I wouldn't ever hurt myself..I have faith in myself..I know im a good person ..I know im not the only one like this..I love my kids..ughhh anxiety.ptsd.ocd sucks

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 1/27/2014 5:28 AM (GMT 0)

Krystal,

Here is a link to some (CBT) therapy worksheets...including those for intrusive/anxious/OCD thoughts.http://www.get.gg/freedownloads2.htm

Working through these may help you to conquer some of those 'what if' worries.:)

Peace and progress be yours!

S.C.

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