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PoopShooter
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Questioning My Mental Stability
#3483712 - 12/11/04 08:57 PM (19 years, 1 month ago) |
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Holydiver
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Re: Questioning My Mental Stability [Re: PoopShooter]
#3483855 - 12/11/04 09:17 PM (19 years, 1 month ago) |
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I can't totally relate with what you're saying, but I'll share my experience and maybe this will help.
I'm early 20's, and have had several nice relationships. I am a non-violent person by nature, can't stand violence as a matter of fact. But frequently I get these violent thoughts that stream through my thoughts, most of the times it's random but still catches me by suprise. I don't want to go into the details, but it's usually about people I know. This mixed with occasional depression at times makes me wonder too, if I'm really as sane as I think I am. Or as in control as I think I am.
But, twenty some years on this earth and never had a problem with these things affecting my daily life or relationships. I deal with them as they come, in waves usually, and shrug them off as some strange primordial brain flux, or something.
The point is: You're not alone (well, I can't relate with the animal violence thing) and I think you'll be fine.
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PoopShooter
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Re: Questioning My Mental Stability [Re: Holydiver]
#3483904 - 12/11/04 09:23 PM (19 years, 1 month ago) |
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Thanks for the reply. I guess that is a good point. None of these symptoms have ever affected my daily life (besides the depression, but that isn't what I was worried about). I really am embarrassed about the whole animal thing, and I never think about things like that anymore, or since I was very young. I don't imagine many people are going to sympathize with that .
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baraka



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Re: Questioning My Mental Stability [Re: PoopShooter]
#3484602 - 12/11/04 11:40 PM (19 years, 1 month ago) |
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Worrying about whether or not your crazy leads you down a bad road. Ignore that stuff, recognize it as just stupid irrational thought, and keep on going.
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MOTH
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Re: Questioning My Mental Stability [Re: baraka]
#3484650 - 12/11/04 11:49 PM (19 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
baraka said: Worrying about whether or not your crazy leads you down a bad road. Ignore that stuff, recognize it as just stupid irrational thought, and keep on going.
Well said. I only feel crazy when I start freaking out about whether or not I am.
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PoopShooter
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Re: Questioning My Mental Stability [Re: baraka]
#3484876 - 12/12/04 12:51 AM (19 years, 1 month ago) |
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Exactly the advice I wanted to hear! Thanks
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Re: Questioning My Mental Stability [Re: PoopShooter]
#3485592 - 12/12/04 09:28 AM (19 years, 1 month ago) |
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In addition to all that has been said, It is perfectly normal to question your sanity It is a natural way of keeping your mind in check Beware of those who never question themselves
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