Do you think I am mentally ill?

[Anonymous]

Hello friends, there is a question that has been bothering me these days, and that is whether I am mentally ill or will I be like that, before that I want to tell you about my problem...

Sometimes I make up scenarios in my head about a person I see on the road, my school friend, my teachers, etc., sometimes I marry them in my head, sometimes I kill them or we fight together in a war, but these scenarios happen in my head, while I am creating them, I don't see a dream or something like (dream). I become a murderer and dream about how I would hide the body if I killed someone, how I could escape without immediate punishment. Sometimes I rob banks and think about how I would launder money.

Now I will give you an example from a dream I had:

... We go on a trip with his person, we have to stay in the same room and I say you sleep in the bed, I will sleep downstairs. After 10 minutes, he says come to me and lie down next to me, nothing will happen, so I say ok and we sleep together (The person I made up this dream in my head was a real acquaintance. and there's usually a person I'm talking to and it's really detailed in my head)

[Anonymous]

I'm not qualified to diagnose or assess mental health conditions. However, it sounds like you may be experiencing intrusive thoughts and fantasies that may be causing you distress.

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, distressing thoughts that can be difficult to control or stop. They are a common symptom of many mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

If you're concerned about your mental health, it may be helpful to speak with a mental health professional who can help you understand your thoughts and feelings and develop coping strategies to manage them. A therapist or counselor can work with you to develop a treatment plan that may include therapy, medication, or other approaches to address your symptoms and improve your overall well-being.

Remember, seeking help for mental health concerns is a sign of strength, and there is no shame in asking for support. It's important to prioritize your mental health and well-being, and to seek the guidance and support you need to feel your best.

[AaronKrieger]

Dude, these are dreams and made up scenarios in your head you have when zoning out. Everyone gets them. Hell, it's fine even if you get urges to do fucked up shit in real life, but that wouldn't make you mentally ill or a bad person. We all get judged on our actions - not our internal thoughts/reactions to stuff.

Being mentally ill is when certain symptoms cause problems for your everyday life even if life is going good for you and you have positive factors going on in your life.

[SueShe]

Allow me to change the topic of your question as murder, rape, assassinations and theft have clearly nothing to find in the "Family and Friends" section of this site. They are more likely linked to the "Health & Fitness" topic, whereas it is a mental health issue and not so much fitnes. There is nothing fit about having those utmost negative thoughts.

I do think that you are in desperate need for a mental health specialist because thoughts of killing and robbing people are definitely not normal, despite what others may say. If at age 18-24 you are still having such violent thoughts, then there is definitely something totally wrong. I can understand if you were 10 or 12 but no a fully grown man. There is something scary about your thoughts and you should do something before you take those thoughts a step further...

[Anonymous]

I think you have a vivid imagination. I am the same. But I don’t have consistent thoughts (or really any at all) or murdering people. It wouldn’t hurt to talk to someone about this. Maybe it could lead to something great :)

[Anonymous]

Read the book 'The Power Of Now' by Ekhart Tolle.

[Boomchakalaca]

This seems normal or r we both mentally ill

[Asker]

I don't know, I hope we're not mentally ill

[Boomchakalaca]

😂 come on. Its normal. Its called intrusive thoughts. Daydreaming and fantasizing

[Asker]

I think these kinds of thoughts are affecting my life.

[Boomchakalaca]

That dosent sound good.
I gotta ask are u addicted to anything?

[Asker]

No, there is no substance that I am addicted to.

[Iron_Man]

Are these just dreams?

[Asker]

no it's just a fiction in my head

[Iron_Man]

Talk to a professional counselor

[Asker]

thanks

[Iron_Man]

Sure 👍

[Anonymous]

Yes, seek therapy. You might need it.

[Asker]

Thank you