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intrusive thoughts you may have, and why they are totally valid: /srs
this thread may be triggering, so here are your warnings. tw // ocd, intrusive thoughts
so first, what are intrusive thoughts ?
let me start by saying, i’ve had them for almost ten years now, and they are scary as shit. they fucking terrify me, and if you’re reading this, i’m betting there terrify you too. does this mean you feel the way your intrusive thoughts are talking ?
NO!
NO!
your intrusive thoughts do not define you. they are an effect of a chemical that is wrong with your brain, usually connected to serotonin. i promise, you aren’t a bad person. this is just the affects of your mental health issues. and they are more common than you think.
here are some intrusive thoughts you might’ve had:
thoughts about harming yourself or others.
sexual intrusive thoughts about literally anyone. even if they are so fucked up, it does not mean you feel that way.
thoughts about something happening to someone you love.
thoughts about harming yourself or others.
sexual intrusive thoughts about literally anyone. even if they are so fucked up, it does not mean you feel that way.
thoughts about something happening to someone you love.
literally any disturbing intrusive thought you’ve had, it’s completely normal.
now before someone tries to say “no that’s not natural because it’s fucked up for someone to think like that-“
no. it’s not. there is a difference between thoughts and feelings....
now before someone tries to say “no that’s not natural because it’s fucked up for someone to think like that-“
no. it’s not. there is a difference between thoughts and feelings....
if you truly felt and agreed with your intrusive thoughts, THEN that would be fucked up and a completely different issue and i urge you to get the help you need.
but, if these are just disturbing thoughts that keep popping up into your head, then that’s completely normal.
but, if these are just disturbing thoughts that keep popping up into your head, then that’s completely normal.
so what’s the difference between intrusive thoughts and ocd.
ocd is an effect from intrusive thoughts. some people can have intrusive thoughts but not ocd.
ocd is an effect from intrusive thoughts. some people can have intrusive thoughts but not ocd.
what’s an example of ocd ?
let’s take me for example. i’ve had diagnosed ocd since i was 10. i’m 17 now.
every few minutes, i’ll get an intrusive thought in my head. to prevent that, i’ll have other thoughts telling me i have to look at the clock. or i have to flip the lights-
let’s take me for example. i’ve had diagnosed ocd since i was 10. i’m 17 now.
every few minutes, i’ll get an intrusive thought in my head. to prevent that, i’ll have other thoughts telling me i have to look at the clock. or i have to flip the lights-
or i have to look behind me, touch the wall #, don’t look at the clock if it has the number 3, don’t stop a show with the time limit consisting of the number 3, uh oh, another thought, let me go look back and forth between every clock in my house 20 times and it won’t happen.
if you are asking, i like being organized, does that mean i have ocd ?
no. being organized and constantly having to do those habits are two completely different things. please understand that ocd isn’t “cute” or “aesthetic.” it’s extremely hard to live with.
no. being organized and constantly having to do those habits are two completely different things. please understand that ocd isn’t “cute” or “aesthetic.” it’s extremely hard to live with.
so, you’re probably wondering, do i have ocd or intrusive thoughts ?
i don’t know. that’s something that you have to figure out on your own. i don’t have a cure or anything. i wish i did, but honestly ? i have no idea how to stop it. i know you’ve come here looking -
i don’t know. that’s something that you have to figure out on your own. i don’t have a cure or anything. i wish i did, but honestly ? i have no idea how to stop it. i know you’ve come here looking -
for answers, but honestly ? i have none. i, myself, am struggling each and everyday. some days are worse than others. but even though i can’t help you cure it, i hope this thread brings some piece of mind. i hope this makes you realize how valid you are.
and if you ever need to talk, just reach out. i’m happy to help you.
hi :) me again :) i just wanted to say thank you so much for supporting this thread. hearing your stories and reading your comments about how this thread has helped you is literally the best thing to me. i’m so incredibly proud of each and everyone of you. <33
