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Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

MolliexSenior Contributor29 Aug 2019, 6:46 pm AEST

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.

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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MolliexSenior Contributor06 Sept 2019, 3:36 pm AEST

Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Thanks for such a thoughtful reply @Former-Member

You're right about stress. My psychologist has told me my depression and suicidal thoughts peak at times of stress. Funny how you can't see that yourself when you're in it.

I have been working on mindfulness and I joined a gym. Slow and steady.

Getting my meds right will help too.

Thanks for the word cloud tip. Have a lovely Friday 🌻

In response to: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

MolliexSenior Contributor06 Sept 2019, 3:40 pm AEST

Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Hi @outlander thanks for checking in.

It was a good appointment. The last was one was so traumatic, just getting it ALL out, that finally we can start working on things. My GP and psych have been talking and they're thinking I should see a psychiatrist if my meds don't help significantly..

Its going to be a long road I think.

How are your stress levels today? 🌼🌸🌺