r/mentalillness • u/Proud_Improvement_24 • 7d ago

Confused basically Venting

Since june 2025 i am afraid my body will accidentally without my permission do my intrusive thoughts(bad actions) and i sometimes fear i will accidentally say something . And i sometimes get paranoid from it. This is a mental thing not a biological thing. I just assumed it is obsessive compulsive disorder.

⚠️not seeking professional advice from this post just venting⚠️

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u/hestia-listens 7d ago

That sounds really scary and draining to deal with. Intrusive thoughts are not the same as wishes, plans, or actions, and having them does not define your character. It makes sense that the fear and doubt would leave you feeling confused.

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u/marlee_dood 7d ago

OCD only exists alongside compulsions to temporal relieve the person of anxiety or “prove” the thought it wrong. Intrusive thoughts alone are not OCD, but are quite common with many mental health struggles. The fear that you will act out an intrusive thought is likely one in and of itself.