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

Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

yum I haven't made a loaf yet but might give something like a banana bread or something ago one day @Molliex
hmm not a fan of spicy things mostly due to stomach issues but they do sound yummy.

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Yesterday I felt the best I have in weeks. So much lighter, less anxious, and far less suicidal thoughts. I felt hopeful for the first time in months

Then today I wake up, bam feeling super anxious again. It's almost like I'm anxious I won't feel as good as yesterday. Stomach is utterly in knots. Uggggh it's really a roller-coaster isn't it it.

Can anyone relate? @outlander @Former-Member @Shaz51 @Bunniekins others??

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

@Molliex Yes I can especially with all that is happening with son2. All sorts of dark thoughts are crossing my mind which I cannot talk about on here as I am not allowed to which at times really upsets me as I think there should be a section here for people to vent about everything as it would be very helpful to discuss with others who are feeling the same way .... oh well nevermind. I just have to keep it all bottled up and hopefully will survive until my next pdoc appointment.

I hope you a feeling a bit better sooner rather than later Molliex but I know it is really hard :(xxx

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Hi @Bunniekins sorry to hear you're in the darkness too. No doubt I'm telling you what you already know, but I would encourage you to reach out to Lifeline or Suicide Callback Service if you need to offload/impartial support. Suicide Callback Service is all mental health professionals and I've found their online chat service to be really helpful when I'm super low.

We're all here for you, so you're not alone 🌻⭐🌻⭐🌻⭐💕💕

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

@Molliex can you talkk online? I hate talking on phones .... plus I am terrified they will call the authorities and send me to hospital .... then I would really do something.

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

I hate talking on phones too @Bunniekins. Yes suicidal callback service has an online chat. Sometimes you have to wait a while, but they're really great to talk to.

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

@Molliex 🙂 Thanks Molliex :)xx

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Hi @Bunniekins and @Molliex i have been following your chat this morning and am always so impressed with how you support each other! We are here if you need us but i know you are both senior contributors and are aware of supports...hoping the day improves for you. Cheers Traveller

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

@traveller Thanks traveller for checking in on us 🙂

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

💜💗💐🌷💕 @Bunniekins .....

👋💕 @Molliex

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