FORUMS

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

  • 47,612Members
  • 1,358,869Posts
  • 1,400,000Visitors
Our stories

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.

--

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.

884 replies

791 - 800 of 884
1...798081...89

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

Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Yeah that's pretty much what my gp said to me @Angels333. The one major benefit I have, is I can't have my gallbladder out again (I had it removed when my baby was 9 weeks old).

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

Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Thanks @Bunniekins 💚💚

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

Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Thank you for your thoughtful reply @Former-Member.💚💜 No I don't feel guilty about this loss. It just happens. I feel guilty about even considering bringing another life into a world that is dying and can't sustain the life it has. I feel guilty because i wanted to die last year. How can I be a good parent to 2nd child? It's so complicated... 😫

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

Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Sending lots of s @Molliex I feel for you as I had a similar experience and similar questions around it, timing, my situation meaning I was concerned about being a parent again despite wanting it so much ... etc.

Hang in there while you grieve, be gentle with yourself. Sorry it's taken me days to see your post. I can see you have some solid support here and hope it's helpful for you. Take care xoxo

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

Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Thank you @eth 🌼💚

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

Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Thinking of you @Molliex

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

Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Thank you @eth . I'm actually doing quite well. I have my psychologist appointment today and I think it will be a good session. I sent him a long email with what has been going on, so it makes things easier for our actual time.

I read in your thread (that I haven't replied to yet, sorry!) that you were finally making some headway with your housing applicaiton. It must feel good to be making progress on something that has been bothering you/hanging over you for a while. Learning how much of your income goes towards medical expenses must be disheartening. I always feel quite sad when I see my out of pocket expenses on medicare.

Wishing you a productive week ahead @eth

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

Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Thanks @Molliex Hope your appointment is a good one. I'll be starting with a new psychologist on Friday. After over 3 years with the previous one. She had to leave suddenly due to problems with her pregnancy. I just found out last week from my psychiatrist that she actually did do a referral and history letter about me, just didn't send me a copy, but it did go to psychiatrist, gp and new psychologist. Expecting the first session will mostly be just introductions, history and housekeeping paperwork and feeling pretty stirred up about having disclosure with yet another new person. But still looking forward to it overall. Must check that it's going to be telehealth. Have a nice day with some highlights in it xx

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

Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Hi @Molliex

I'm so sorry I didn't reply. Even though you tagged me I just read the post.
and I'm sorry that you had a miscarriage.
sending you loving hugs ❤️🤗❤️🤗

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

Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Thank you @BlueBay 💙 I'm doing ok now.

791 - 800 of 884
1...798081...89