Posted by Dinah on February 19, 2002, at 23:35:11
In reply to Yates trial, posted by bonnie_ann on February 19, 2002, at 22:23:55
Those thoughts are not particularly uncommon Bonnie. They're frequently found in OCD. And thoughts aren't wrong. You didn't act on the thoughts. So you deserve no punishment. Only actions deserve punishment.
OCD thoughts usually seem intrusive and alien to the way you really think and feel. You might try reading a book on OCD and see if the way the thoughts are described seems familiar to you.
I know how disturbing such thoughts can be though. I think the important thing is to have a safe place to disclose them. Secrecy gives those thoughts power. And I also know it's not something you can talk about with just anyone. Many clinics have sliding rate scales. If the thoughts are still giving you trouble, I would look into it.
And, of course, if you are really afraid that you are going to act on them, the important thing is to get help.
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