Intrusive thoughs overwhelming worry and anxiety!

Hi there :). While you may or may not have OCD, it isn’t my call or yours to say with certainty, it does sound like you’re struggling with some very disturbing and terrifying intrusive thoughts. And what if I told you that I’ve gone through and still go through the same struggle? I have been diagnosed with OCD and been through exposure therapy, which was life changing. I know the horrible, gut-wrenching feeling of the anxiety induced by intrusive thoughts - in this case, about harming others or yourself. You’re not alone, and as scary and real as it all feels, everyone going through the same thing you are has your back - me included :). While I won’t offer you reassurance as that only worsens intrusive thoughts, I will say that intrusive thoughts attack our most cherished values and morals. Do people who do intend to and take pleasure in harming others have intrusive thoughts about their plans? Of course not. Do people who are horrified by the idea and prospect of harming others or themselves sometimes have intrusive thoughts about that? Absolutely. I’ll leave it at that, and you can draw your own conclusions :). Once again, you’re not alone, and the thought of being home without your husband must definitely be an unsettling one. Feel free to message me if you’d like to chat and we can maybe talk things through if you’d like. Wishing you all the best! @ShneurZ

Thank you!

Of course!