Can anyone relate to my unusual mentality?.....
By Chico1793
@Chico1793 (135)
United States
January 27, 2012 3:06am CST
Hello mylot community I want to talk with you all about something I really don't like about my mentality. I want your opinions on whether this is bad or good which I doubt. Almost every time my parent's, bro's, well the people I'm close to are gone 4 longer than expected or don't pick up the phone I get these horrible thoughts of why that is. Death or danger comes to mind out of the blue literally without me even drawing those kinds of conclusions. Obviously my first thought is can't pick up while driving, and other obvious reasons but y do these scary imaginations come to mind? This changes my mood to worried and unable to be still. This has been happening for years and I have kept it to myself for too long and I do not think this is normal. I can't believe I never brought this up on doctor visits I would just say no when they ask anything else?? But I think denial is what's holding me back i'm not sure if I want to accept that I have a illness of some sort.
I think these events in my life created this unpleasant mentality. My older brother R.I.P. was shot at in early 2006 and I answered the call receiving these horrid news. He was badly injured but survived. He recuperated but later that year in November he was shot at again at the same exact location but this time they struck him in the back of the skull :'( he was involved in a gang. he passed away few hours later at the hospital, only my parents and brother were the last to speak to him and yet again I was first to be notified being 15 years old at the time. Then my poor mother was hospitalized due to disbelief and great pain. That was the WORST day of our lives, my brother was killed on my grandmother's birthday(R.I.P. 2010/mom's side). Then just last year my other brother and cousin suffered a car crash due to the dumb idea of the drivers (not my bro or cousin) to race on a freeway at midnight after drinks at the beach with another car resulting in the death of 1 of their friends and I also received the devastating call. It's just that they told me, "I'll be back in a few hours if not then call me." I'm not crazy but these unwanted thoughts just seem to pop into my head automatically I hate it. There were times when my parents would leave together at night but my mother would come alone on the bus because of an argument which would tick me off. One of my other bros is very outgoing but has the bright idea of going out past midnight on foot to god knows where with friends i suppose and never calls and just comes back a day or 2 later out of the blue.
I am tormented by these thoughts which cause me stress and fear and it's killing me! Are these unfortunate events the cause or is it something else?
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4 responses
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
27 Jan 12
Hi, to me it sounds like you have been traumatized by those events. And it's very normal. it's ok that you are standing on your guard because they were very scary events and I'm sorry you had to go through that. I don't think you have to be ashamed about it. it's very normal. My sister had something like that but it's just cause she's a cautious and caring person. I also have anxiety disorder which are triggered by many different things. if you'd like, it might benefit you if you can find a friend or counselor to talk to. It always feels good to express yourself and the tension eases.. don't be ashamed. we're all human like that.
@Chico1793 (135)
• United States
27 Jan 12
Thank you so much Lore I really hope seeking a counselor or a friend will help cope and stop this from happening often. I just felt awful having these thoughts and it didn't feel right to me. Your response is very much appreciated :)
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@Chico1793 (135)
• United States
30 Jan 12
I thank you all for reading my post and responding I feel better now that I have been heard and I hope so too I'm glad u found the right counselor have a nice day :)
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
27 Jan 12
I think your only problem is you are afraid to be left alone.
I don't think a common doctor will keep himself busy with that. Also it's normal you don't talk about that if you go to the doctor for something else.
I would advise you to find people who have the same fear. You can join them in a group, in therapy or on the internet. I think if you know there are way more people dealing with this problem (the thoughts are just a normal respond on that)your life will be way easier. You will also learn that nobody is living for ever. Sure is we all will die. One of us way earlier as the other. It's good to grieve but also to find a way to go on and make your own life as happy as possible.
I wish you all the luck and courage.
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@Chico1793 (135)
• United States
27 Jan 12
Thank you so much I will take your advice. Yeah I have that clear we will all die someday but it's hard to think that of the people you love am I right? But what can we do?. I appreciate your responding to my discussion have a good day. :)
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
28 Jan 12
wakeupkitty is on the right track, but you need to see a psychologist who deals in post tramatic shock syndrome
you are shocked by the trauma in your life and a good
psycologist can help you get the keys to stop this from
stressing y ou out.
@Chico1793 (135)
• United States
28 Jan 12
Thank you hatley I will go to a psychologist to overcome this
@mr_pearl (5018)
• India
28 Jan 12
Hi.. Congratulations on being able to put forward your problems, not everyone is capable of that... The unfortunate events in your life have made you insecure.. You have got anxiety for no cause... I recommend you to see a doctor, a psychologist preferrably.. Don't cultivate negative things in your mind.. .Try to be busy all the time...
Take care... Good Luck!
@Chico1793 (135)
• United States
28 Jan 12
@ mr_pearl
Thank you. I really try not to let that get in the way. I really don't understand how this keeps happening I can be sure that I do not even try to think that way those thoughts just force themselves in my head which stresses me out :( but I will seek help I appreciate your response.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
28 Jan 12
Chico you are not nuts and you are very right . those traumatic events have left you shocked just like some are shocked by events in
wars. its called post traumatic shock syndrome and is triggered now when one of your people goes out and doe not return. All you need
is to tell your primary care doctor who can direct uoui to a mental health clinic or a psychologist. they will listen and help you to
get over these shocks of waiing for something bad to come at you versus the telephone.You are far from crazy but very intuitive as to
'whats causing it so with some help you can get over it. see your doctor and get the help you need so you can get unstressed.
@Chico1793 (135)
• United States
28 Jan 12
@hatley
Thank you for comprehending me as I was afraid to think this could get worse than it already is. I'm glad I got really helpful responses. I should've told my doctor a long time ago but I just decided not to. But I will talk to a doctor about this a.s.a.p. thanx again :)