Is this OCD?

[Lik3]

I sometimes have urges. I sometimes have the urge to do something violent, though I never given in to those urges. They scare me sometimes. I also have thoughts about doing those things though I never gave in to those urges so I have to stop those thoughts. I guess this is the compulsion, but is this Pure OCD where I have the obsessive thoughts but not the compulsions?

 

[Danny34]

Yes, and you are obsessing about this obsession (that is how the ocd works at certain times).
Can you tell me what kind of violent acts you want to do, or do you just "feel" like doing something violent? Let it pass, let the thought and obsession pass... don't overthink about this "problem", because its not a "problem" at all... And Pure O is some of the times the thought and not the doing (obsession but no compulsion), so you got that part right.

 

[dabro]

Yes it's Harm O but that won't satisfie you. You need to get on a SSRI. aand maybe a benzo for short term use and get a handle on these thoughts.

 

[Lik3]

Thank you both. I just have the urge to hit whoever is closest to me or whoever I am talking to. I am currently on medication and it has helped but the urges still remain. It can be scary at times.

 

[tripletiger1200]

yes that's pure O. and medication can't take it all away. The biggest victory is understanding that it is you who controls your actions, not the OCD. You can have disturbing intrusive thoughts about this stuff, but the fact that they scare you shows you that you can't actually go through with it. OCD doesn't cause people to actually act out those thoughts.

 

[hollyda]

yes that's pure O. and medication can't take it all away. The biggest victory is understanding that it is you who controls your actions, not the OCD. You can have disturbing intrusive thoughts about this stuff, but the fact that they scare you shows you that you can't actually go through with it. OCD doesn't cause people to actually act out those thoughts.

This.

Also, I'd recommend making an appointment with a therapist ASAP. I can tell you this sounds like OCD, I think it's OCD, but only a doctor can confirm it.

 

[Brother Sammy]

While none of us can diagnose you based on a few things you have told us on this thread, we can tell you what has worked for us and our friends & loved ones. Alot of the issues you described reminded me very much of my own bipolar issues and my step- son's ADHD/ Aggressive Behavioral Disorder. Both of our Mental Illnesses are similar to OCD. While medication, counseling & various programs can help us with our issues stressors and triggers, ultimately spending time in prayer and meditation with our Lord is the only way to help us when we have the urges to do something out of character like kick the cat or randomly bop some one.

~ Blessings,
Brother Sammy

 

[CrossPilgrim]

Listen to Brother Sammy and tripletiger. I have had these same thoughts myself. I once had a thought of pushing someone down the stairs. I have also had thoughts of inflicting damage on myself and such. Spending time with the Lord in prayer and meditation upon His Word is the best way to handle this.

The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17

Medication and therapy can dull (if even) the hurt. God can heal you.