Violent Intrusive Thoughts and Urges

[JanineParticipant]

 

Hi. I’m under my community mental health team. I have a diagnosis of EUPD. I’m down as having OCD traits, but not actually diagnosed with OCD as far as I understand. My main problems currently are intrusive thoughts and urges to stab children (OCD?), and checking. I’m currently in a probation hostel after spending 7 weeks in prison. I got arrested for threats to kill yesterday after voicing my thoughts to staff. Was about to be interviewed by CID when they told me they’d decided no further action was to be taken. What a relief! I could have got 10 years in prison if found guilty. My intrusive thoughts have been going on since May. They’re getting me into a huge amount of trouble. The checking is very time-consuming too. Any ideas on how to bring this situation back into control a wee bit? I can’t go on like this. Many thanks. xxxx

 

[JanineParticipantParticipant]

ps. not sure if the thoughts are intrusive or not, as sometimes I want them….

[Forum Moderators]

Hi:

Forum Moderators here – just checking in, as it’s been a while since we replied to your topic.

We want to be sure you know that, in addition to contacting the OCD Action Helpline and Email Service, you can visit our website’s Resources page: https://ocdaction.org.uk/resources/

You’ll find lots of helpful web-based resources on topics such as:

• An introduction to OCD
• Assessment and Diagnosis
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention
• Funding specialist treatment
• Getting a Yes from the NHS
• Good Quality CBT with ERP
• I am a parent of a young child
• Making the Most of Therapy
• Medication for OCD
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• Preparing for a GP Appointment
• Primary Care for Adults
• Reassurance seeking
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• Support at University
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• Treatments Not Recommended for OCD
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[johna2Participant]

Are you sure that you want the thoughts? An ocd thought/impulse can seem like a real desire when it’s not.

[Forum Moderators]

Forum Moderators here:

Thanks for posting on the forums – we just like you to know that if you want to talk to someone who understands, you can also contact the OCD Action Helpline – our Helpline volunteers provide confidential information and support for people with OCD (and anyone who thinks they may have OCD). Most volunteers have personal experience of OCD; all understand how it can impact your entire life.

Contact our Helpline by:

• phone: 0300 636 5478
• email: support@ocdaction.org.uk

You can also find out about support groups on our website. These offer a safe place where you can talk openly about OCD and support other people too. Our information about UK-based groups can be found here:

• Local independent support groups: https://ocdaction.org.uk/i-need-support/local-support/
• OCD Action Skype/Phone/Zoom support groups: https://ocdaction.org.uk/i-need-support/ocd-action-skype-phone-zoom-support-groups/

If you don’t live in the UK, you can look for groups near you on the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) website. Look in the section “Find Help” and then under “Listing Types”, choose “Support Groups”: https://iocdf.org/

And please remember that you’re never alone – OCD Action is here to help and support you.

Best wishes,

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