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Intrusive thoughts.

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Well I'm 13, Diagnosed with GAD (generalized Anxitey Disorder) Panic disorder, and OCD. I have TERRIBLE thoughts. I started taking Lexapro. And well I don't get scared by thoughts like I used to. Now I'm scared I like them. what if like them? What if I really am a murder? Stuff like that. The thoughts wont go away, but the anxitey does. I was having like 5-6 panic attacks a day, I would throw up. But now with the meds its like, nothing. I feel weird. I've been on it for about a week. But, my thoughts are like "you like them" and stuff. Then i'll do mental checks, like "are you capable of this" Or would you. I'm scared, i'd get so bored with my life, i'll become a murderer. or harming my family, its just ugh. I started therapy. but I don't know.
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I suggest three things to help you manage this change in your thinking.
One, keep a journal daily, and when you experience the switches, write down the times, places, and people around.
Two, keep track of your liquid and food, to help figure out what works better for you.
Three, understand that therapy such as cognitive behavior therapy is not a quick fix, and as you change your thinking, other patterns can create different issues to be managed.
Best wishes.
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Talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medication will help but does take time. It has only been a week. It takes time to change the way you are thinking. You are not your brain. You are so much more. Remind yourself of this when those dark thoughts come along. Try to not take stock in them and merely make the observation that they are there. They are a side effect of negative thinking and your nervous system being over sensitized. What if thinking is a sign of anxiety. Change your "what if" to what is. Stay in the present moment. At the end of each day, write down 2-3 things you are grateful for. When I started, this was hard to do because I was so negative about my life. You can start with simple things (a bed, hot water). I wish you well. Add some exercise to your routine. It is good for your body and your brain. The natural endorphins help you feel good for hours afterwards. Drink lots of water too. If you are dehydrated, it is easier to feel anxious.
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I've had similar struggles with this throughout my anxiety battle. The fact that you're concerned that you "like" these thoughts in the first place tells me that you are, in fact, a good person, who CARES about your friends and your family. Someone who actually liked these things wouldn't be concerned about having thoughts about them! Try to keep reminding yourself that you're a good person that's doing everything you can to get yourself better, and that's all you can ask of yourself!
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Thanks you guys! Julia, do you mind telling me a bit about yours? Have you gotten better? And such.(:
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