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Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Edit: This has evolved to become a vent thread and supportive thread. Everyone is welcome to come, vent. say hello, and especially seek support with their intrusive thoughts.

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I've been newly diagnosed with GAD, depression and OCD. I'm in my mid 30s and have been dealing with this stuff my entire adult life. The tipping point was severe post natal depression that I almost didn't survive. I'm getting help for me, but also because I don't want my kid to pick up my issues.

Often my intrusive thoughts are about world events, but at the moment they're suicidal. They push their way into everything i do/think and I'm so exhausted, just trying to ignore them. It's scary and I'm suffering insomnia. I'm currently off work for this week while I adjust to new meds, and my GP and psychologist are suggesting hospitalisation.

I've been trying mindfulness and exercise, as well as limiting alcohol (which I find hard).

So I guess I'm looking for suggestions and support. This mental health journey is so new for me and I feel very alone. I want to make it through this.

Thanks for reading, I really appreciate it. I just also want to state that I am currently safe and with family.

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

@Angels333 That’s frustrating having to wait. Our health system seems so broken, leaving people with more worry and stress.

Take care. 💜💜💕💕

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

@TAB eeekk ouch! Definitely get yourself checked out

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Yeah have not done recently plus have put on heaps weight think gps where I go at bulk bill clinic mostly incompetent @Angels333

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

@Maggie thanks for the support. Initially the cardiologist receptionist said there were no appointments until the New year but given the diagnosis fitted me in this month. It is another thing to add to my list of anxieties.

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

That's great you have an appointment this month @Angels333 I'm so sorry it's causing you more anxiety, but I'm very happy it's been found and addressed. You know I'm always here for you. Please call someone when you feel like SH. I emailed suicide callback service and asked about the online chat issue too. I'll let you know whentthey reply.

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Scared for my psychiatrist appointment tomorrow. How much can we cover in the first appointment? What if we don't gel? What if l can't go through the trauma of laying it all out there again?

It was SO HARD to get this appointment. It literally took my psychologist calling the crisis team and telling them I wouldn't survive waiting until the next appointment

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Hey @Molliex I totally hear you regarding your concerns about the psychiatrist, all you can do is hope.

Hope you get some answers, I really do hope it works out for you tomorrow. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts. ((((💕💕💕))))

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

I told my husband about the SI tonight. He was devastated. I showed him the SH on my arms. He was so upset. I think it is a good thing though? I've made him an appointment to talk about it with my GP

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

@TAB @Angels333 💕💜💕

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Well done @Molliex for talking to your husband. My husband knows most things, but there's a current escalation of SH and he doesn't know the full extent.

It's really good to have the support you need.

Hugs for today (((💕💕💕)))

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