I gave my intrusive thoughts a creepy guys name. So now I just tell Gary to STFU
2026-09-05 18:40:01
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40_Flirty&Thriving :
My therapist told me any thought that starts what if is a worry ie anxiety, not an intrusive thought. An intrusive thought would be picturing yourself doing something ie crashing your car purposely, setting a fire etc
2026-08-13 21:12:46
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brieeeee :
That would be wrong 🥰
2026-08-14 02:11:24
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RK Horton Art :
I don’t agree with that. I think your mind can ask what if without it being a problem. Intrusive thoughts happen when you get down in a rut with your thinking and start to ruminate.
2026-08-14 10:18:23
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Diana hoffer. :
I disagree as a psychologist…what if’s are necessary for enlightenment…get a different therapist
2026-08-15 16:03:10
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toms toenail :
fine, it ain't coming from me then where tf it coming from??!?
2026-08-15 03:40:21
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wackzebster11 :
And if they start with “you should”?
2026-08-14 01:05:52
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castle :
What if I get a flat tire otw to work? Plug kit: check. Spare tire: check. Not intrusive, preparedness
2026-08-14 19:18:15
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BellaMuerte :
Intrusive thoughts....can also be your nervous system clocking patterns in recognition. They are the warning system. Heed them but also learn discretion to know the difference between the ones rooted in logic and patterns....and the ones rooted in emotions created in trauma.
2026-08-14 17:56:27
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ThatGirl1204 :
I disagree. I ask myself many questions that begin with “what if.” What if we rip out this landscaping and redesign a new plan? What if we drive down to see our daughter next weekend? What if I try this alternate form of exercise while I’m healing? All positive questions. One statement from a therapist should be applied as a blanket catch-all statement.
2026-08-15 05:19:49
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Sarah Henry :
What if all my thoughts are intrusive thoughts 🫣
2026-08-14 01:55:13
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Cheyenne Haney 🦋 :
Intrusive thoughts can be worded in just about any way not just what ifs but it’s recognizable as intrusive if it goes against your values, morals and who you are as a person thoughts are just thoughts they don’t define you only you and your actions do 🤍
2026-08-14 08:23:34
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soulever :
My intrusive thoughts are way more disturbing than that
2026-08-14 04:15:45
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cmgunter :
“What if it all works out?”
2026-08-14 16:15:32
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Johnny Joestar ⭐ :
"What if I went to the bank and withdrew my money to give to the poor"
2026-08-13 17:18:38
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Ant :
What if I win a million dollars?
2026-08-15 15:03:09
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luvpugs1814 :
Way too many of my thoughts start with what if… especially around safety for my kids
2026-08-14 02:27:55
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Shelby1979 :
What if they start with how can I
2026-08-14 03:12:43
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jparker :
id be afraid my brain would atrophy from lack of use
2026-08-15 09:15:47
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beckydombek :
I think it's what follows the "what if" is it hope or fear? sometimes its just activitly switching your mindset.
2026-08-14 02:36:46
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Zayden :
I’ve gotten to arguing with those thoughts😭😭😂
2026-08-13 21:19:34
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redheadinpink :
there are never words in my thoughts...
2026-08-14 06:10:21
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Nae :
easier said than done... signed someone with OCD
2026-08-14 17:53:02
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Soy sloth :
Ok but what if this isn’t true
2026-08-14 19:20:00
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JMC7747 :
What if I take this post seriously and never say what if again?
2026-08-14 01:49:03
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