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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!

Oh @outlander, you've had an awful lot to deal with in regards to your health. It must be very wearing on you.

I hope that the surgery will provide some answers 🌼🤞

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Hey @Molliex , how are you going?

XOXO ANGELS333

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Hello @Angels333. Thanks for checking in. I've been meaning to see how you are, but I haven't been around much.

I'm still in limbo, but it's looking like it's not going to work out. It's been an awful couple of months. I'm actually doing ok all things considered. Comfort eating a bit much, but oh well.

How are you managing lovely?

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Hey @Molliex sorry that it seems to not be working out.

I'm eating far too much also!

I am watching a show with Mr Angels now and then off to bed

XOXO ANGELS333

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Hey @Molliex thinking about you

XOXO ANGELS333

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Thanks @Angels333 . I haven't been around much lately. I am just so tired.

I am still im limbo, still pregnant currently. Things are not looking good for a variety of reasons, but for now it is wait and see. My mental health is suffering a lot living in this sort of limbo. I'll see my psychologist next week, but I may ask for referral for someone who specialises in this area.

How are you lovely? Although I am not here much, I still think of you often x

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Sorry to hear it's so tough @Molliex . It's understandable that your MH is suffering. I think you're an amazing and strong woman and you will get through this no matter what the outcome. But I agree get the specialist MH support you need. Because honestly no one else can truly know how you feel. I am always here for you.

Myself, I have just enrolled at TAFE to study Diploma of Mental Health. I need to get out of the pool. The Diploma is 2 years study and I'll have to keep working in the meantime at the pool. So I am working tomorrow and I have the usual anxiety that comes along with it 😪

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Wow, study! Good for you @Angels333 💚

Have you started already?

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

I'm waiting for the teacher to upload my course onto the student portal. I thought it would be done by today 😞 but I've waited around all day doing absolutely nothing! I was thinking whether I should ring them and find out how long it is meant to take... I'm very keen to start.

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Re: Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Have you been able to start @Angels333? How do you feel about it?

Sorry I haven't been around. This week has been hard. I lost my pregnancy, it has been painful and I don't really know what to say. I'm grieving and still in physical pain. I'm also relieved, because it's been an awful time and it never felt right. I just knew this one wasn't for this world. Still hard though.

@outlander tagging you because you had checked in 💜

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