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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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@Faith-and-Hope ❤

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Hey @Molliex Happy Birthday xxx

Sorry to hear that you injured yourself quite badly. Maybe show your gp tomorrow? I am glad you had a nice party, sending hugs (((💕💕💕)))

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hugs @Molliex

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@Molliex 💜💜💜

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Talking about intrusive thoughts. I have a periodic rental inspection tuesday, and that pesky voice in my head today says
"that would be a good time to die... to be found... They are strangers, it won't bother them, and the dog would be rescued, and you won't be left to the maggots"
😮 😟 WT# 😢
Does anyone else get these kind of frightening thoughts and images out of the Blue like this? I don't want these thoughts 😭 How can I create such thoughts? Now I have to fight not acting on it the next 48hrs. Hate this.

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That's not a fun thought to have @Former-Member. Yes, I get thoughts like this. I've been learning to just acknowledge that it's a thought, but not engage with it or fight it.

I might say, "oh I notice I'm having the thought about dying again. It's just a thought".

I hope you'll get through these next days ok EOR. Here if you need me x💜💜

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This week has had its ups and downs. Beginning of the week I wasn't great, I think the fires had my anxiety soaring. As the week has gone on, I've been doing a bit better. Have been incorporating mindfulness into some everyday activities like running and cooking.

The SH is still there, but I did manage to not do it for a couple of days, which is positive. I have a couple of friends who I've told (and shown) and they've been really supportive.

My Nan is just sleeping now. She's on a pain medication drip, so the end is close. I'm doing ok with this, but it might be different once she's actually gone.

I have a couple of pdoc appointments next week. Just gotta keep working on it, even though sometimes it all seems hopeless.

💚💚 @Former-Member @Shaz51 @Angels333 @outlander @Faith-and-Hope @Maggie @MDT @Owlunar @eth @Gazza75 @TAB @Former-Member 🌻 💜

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@Molliex It was a good feeling reading that you have supportive friends. Not all understand. They might be worth hanging on to.

I can only imagine your feeling around the situation with your nan, and yes, the end might be different, we only know when it happens.

Your running and mindfulness sound a positive atm, good on you.

All the best with your appointments next week. And yes, gotta keep working on it, even when it feels hopeless. 💜💜💜💜💜💕💕💕

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Gentle hugs incoming @Molliex .... 💕💕💕

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Keep on keeping on @Molliex

Sometimes that's the only antidote.
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