Flashes of Dark Thoughts?

[nessarose]

I have found that sometimes when I daydream an entire scenario will play out. Before I know what I have gotten myself into I am crying for something that did not even happen. A recent example, I was watching television and the show was getting pretty boring. It wasn't long before I was daydreaming about my brother, who was recently going on a camping trip, not making it back from his camping trip. It was so real feeling. I snapped myself out of it and turned off the TV and went to find something else to do. I really wish those things didn't happen. There is no bad blood between us and the last thing I would want is for something to happen to him. I have no explanation other than I was just sick with worry about him going away.

 

[rz3300a]

I think dark thoughts is more of a coping mechanism we use as a species to deal with the stresses of our world. Maybe we don't know the synopses or neurotransmitters involved yet in why we get these thoughts? They also have something to do with our Id and Ego. Unfortunately' date=' I don't know enough about the scientific side of this to be of any help..[/quote']
That is interesting, and I would say that I am in the exact same boat. There has to be something there, and I think that they are more normal than many people may realize, the key is having that pause and that restraint and ability to compartmentalize and put things into perspective that is the most important. If you feel yourself inable or unwilling to do those thing, then you are going to want to seek some help. Outside of that though, I really am not sure of the science behind them.

 

[Laneorexorcist]

Probably there's nothing wrong with you, I think that we all have those thoughts, it's kind of part of our nature, the thoughts and fears of being hurted, it can actually be a defense mechanism...just don't let them affect your lofe, I guess. And if there's a point where you feel like you can't control them you should maybe look for professional help.

 

[DDNatureLover]

I recently lost someone very close to me, and I have to say, I have had a few dark thoughts, especially right after it happened. The person was like a stepson to me, and his father has been having some dark thoughts, also, which further increases my anxiety. As long as the thoughts are fleeting and don't take hold, it should be o.k., but as I mentioned, keeping track of them via a diary or log can be a good idea, especially if they keep coming back.

 

[Alex]

I don't think that there is anything wrong with you, as people do have dark thoughts from time to time. Sometimes we get them when we are worried and create the worst case scenario in out heads. Often it's the mind overworking.


Is there something on your mind that you are concerned about or that you have had to keep a secret? When these things happen dark thoughts can arise from guilt or overthinking. At times it feels like a bad dream when you are awake, and it maybe the subconscious trying to tell you something about your actions or thoughts?

 

[juvidase]

I have 'dark' thoughts all of the time. When I was younger, I would write a lot, and use that as a release for those thoughts. In my adult years, I try to get a decent bit of physical exercise to work off whatever it is in my system that brings these thoughts. I have never consciously been compelled to act upon those thoughts. If you are having those feelings, then you may need to see a therapist just to be sure.

 

[janemariesayed]

Lately I have been experiencing dark thoughts... Not necessarily about murder or anything like that, but of being hurt or accidentally hurting someone else. It's random, but when it happens I literally picture how it's going to go down and feel all the emotions I'm sure I would feel if it came true. If it's bad enough I will be anxiety stricken for a few minutes if not an hour, but I will continue to think about it and wonder what it was from the rest of the day.


Does anyone else experience this? It is such an uncomfortable feeling and makes me feel like it means something or something is wrong with me?

Not many days go by without dark thoughts of some kind coming into my mind. It really bothers me and it makes me very anxious. I think of self harming and I battle against it. I don't even bring the thoughts willingly into my mind. I don't purposely think these thoughts, they just appear. I don't know how to stop it either. I'm seeing my doctor later this month and I am going to talk to him about it. I'm hoping that meds might help.