Not my own (please help)

[Lindsey14]

Sometimes weird/scary thoughts or irrational thoughts make their way into my mind...its horrible. The thoughts don't feel my own, its scary. Then I get afraid these thoughts are actually mine and I'm crazy as hell. This is normal? Am I alone?

[ksquig]

No, you aren’t alone! With depression and anxiety those types of thoughts are pretty common. For example, for three years straight I was obsessed with my breathing. It was all I thought about all day everyday. And, it wore on me. I started to question if I could go on or if I was completely crazy. I got on some meds and found therapy that worked and I’m doing a lot better.

Do you mind me asking what types of thoughts you are experiencing? Have you talked with a therapist about them?

[Lindsey14 in reply to ksquig]

No i haven't gone to a therapist sadly :/

[Starrlight]

Sometimes some really odd thoughts come and it doesn’t seem like my own at all hard to explain it just doesn’t seem to come the same as usual thoughts, so yeah, you are not alone. I try to acknowledge them and let it all go away like I will sometimes picture it going down a river which is helpful.

[lovetodance2018]

No you are not alone. Our mind can bring thoughts that make no logical sense. Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Have you even been to a doctor or counselor about your thoughts? For me I had to learn to acknowledge the thought, but then immediately find a way to change it. I read this book called Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyers. bit.ly/2GgPNgm This really helped me realize our mind is a battlefield and we need to learn to take our thoughts captive. I will be praying for you. I hope you will take time to look through this book. Know you are not alone, we understand the struggles with our thoughts. Sending lots of love and hugs! Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.

[Lindsey14 in reply to lovetodance2018]

Thank you very much!

[lovetodance2018]

How are you doing with your thoughts this week? You have been in my prayers. God Bless!

[Lindsey14 in reply to lovetodance2018]

Its still been rough, but thank you❤😊

[lovetodance2018 in reply to Lindsey14]

If you ever need to chat, feel free to pm me. I will continue to be praying for you.