Am i insane? how can i fix myself? please, i need advice

Please note that this is a very personal problem. I am distressed because I think I am losing myself or losing control. This entire post is 100% true. If you have any advice please tell me.

Hello people. I am a 20 year old guy and I have been having some disturbing problems. I am generally a very calm man, I usually don't let situations escalate and I never go looking for any fights. But I have been having issuses that span back to my childhood. On very rare occasions I would go absolutely beserk for no reason. I remember once in highschool I jammed a pen into an unknown guy's hand while it was on his desk just because of impulse. When I realised what I did I paled by the thought of what I had done.

I managed to get off by telling teachers it was a random spasm and that I was really sorry but here is the problem. Throughout my childhood I have had about 4 of these occasions happen. I never really thought it was abnormal but lately (for the past year) I have been having really disturbing thoughts. These impulses happen almost daily, I can be sitting behind someone in the bus and just really have the urge to attack their necks. I really have to convince myself not to do it, and it usually goes accompanied with sweating and a feeling as if my spine and legs are getting cold waves washed over them. I have masturbated to thoughts like these before too.
Violence has started turning me on badly.

The reason why I am so freaked out about this now is that last week I hit a close friend with a brick. Again. Absolutely out of the blue. I was just taken over by this urge, a sort of blackout. My spine and legs froze and I just grabbed the object that was closest to me and I fractured his shoulder. Immedeately after coming to my senses and calling an ambulance. I told everyone that I was trying to play a prank and hit him softly, everybody was weirded out but they got off my case.

I never told anyone about this. I usually don't keep friends for long as I just kind of lose interest in contact and start ignoring them. So nobody has noticed that these things have happened more often. Also I got off with a stupid exuse for every single one of these offences.

I understand that the obvious advice would be to go see a psychiatrist but I am not stupid. This is in all likelyhood not normal and I am terrified that I will be arrested or that everybody will find out.

There is really no other way I can phrase it, I need help. Advice. If anyone else is struggeling with this please tell me your advice on how you deal or dealt with it. Or is it actually normal and am I just overreacting?

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  • Short4Words

    It's not normal that's for sure. Your violent tendencies are so far non-lethal but whose to say there wont be an accident or you won't escalate because the truth is your outbursts are unjust. It's not even like someone pissed you off. You're just..angry. I don't know what that means but to me you are dangerous. I do think you can get help though. I would look into what exactly is passable to a therapist before they put you away because it is my belief they can do it and you have to admit to a real crime before police ever get involved. And if that doesn't work out, then I'd pray.

    I was self-destructive enough to try to give myself brain damage and it was only then I came to God but he did save me. Option is always on the table. Good luck.

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    • I'm afraid praying isn't an option. Thanks for your advice though. I'll look into it. It's gotten to the point where I am afraid to go into social situations

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      • Short4Words

        Why is praying not an option?

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        • Ellenna

          Probably because he doesn't believe in it and I don't either

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          • Short4Words

            How does it involve you? I asked him.

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            • I did some very unchristian things. Even if there was a god up there, I don't think he would have much affection left for me

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  • The fact that you state you masturbated to violent thoughts or actions is very disturbing. We all have the beast inside of us and are capable of violence. But equating a sexual release with violence is bad. Serial killer bad. You need professional psychiatric help.

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    • I have never killed a person though. Nor do I think I feel like it. It just seems so dumb to risk everything to do that, so futile. I usually gain control back after the first strike

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      • Prison is a strong motivator to keep me law abiding. If it didn't exist I would have probably killed a few people.

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  • LuxM4G

    You may have some neurological problem. You should expose your problem to a psychologist specialized on anger behaviour. This assuming your not a krogan of course, cause if you were then it would be normal.

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  • Ellenna

    You need to get professional help with this before you kill someone. You've mentioned the possibility of seeing a shrink: what's stopping you?

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  • LuxM4G

    Is there any chance that your a krogan who hasn't gone through his rite of passage?

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    • Short4Words

      Another valid question.

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  • xibalba

    You most certainly have a personality disorder, you need professional help before you hurt others.

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  • Anyway, I have taken your advice. I made an appointment with a psychiatrist. Thank you for all your help. I almost did it again yesterday... that was my tipping point. I appreciate all your advice

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  • MAKEYASQUIRT

    get help, where you from uk usa !!!

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  • Aries

    I struggled with violence and anger most of my life and it's not easy . I think you need a paradigm shift , a new perspective on the world entirely and to be enlightened on things like empathy and compassion , strengthen your moral values . None of what you describe is normal by any means and could lead to a very dangerous path . I know you don't want the help but if you can't find the strength or resources to change alone , seek the help please , before more people are hurt or worse ............... dead . I still have issues with anger and violence is always an option when I am upset , it's usually my first thought regardless if I follow through or not . I take steps , I have a system in place , I shift my paradigm for the better . I am not perfected or changed completely but I have dramatically changed things and I think you should as well . I sometimes act on impulse and can be aggressive out of nowhere or on the drop of a dime but it becomes less and less over time , it gets better . The first step is identifying like you have and then making the move towards change and help .

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    • I am never angry though. I just feel nothing, always. For as far as I know at least. but sometimes it just kind of washes over me.

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      • Aries

        Interesting ! It sounds like a socio path but I am not qualified to make that determination . I hope nothing but the best for you and also I hope that your urges go away and the emotions come back or begin!

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  • Echo_Hotel

    That's "Intermittent Explosive Disorder"
    Call a Doctor NOW, a Mental Health Specific facility if at all possible.
    There are plenty of disorders this could be and only a qualified Doctor can help you.
    Stop reading call a Hospital NOW.
    If you don't have a car CALL 911 get an Ambulance tell them you are having impulse control problems, they'll take care of you.
    This is about as serious as it gets.

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    • Do you have any experience in the matter? I kind of want to do this alone. If I can't even control and regulate my own way of thinking then what hope is there for me?

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  • (s)aint

    Go get help!
    Also maybe try to find healthy outlets for your bursts of anger. Like buying a big sack and beat the shit out of it on a regular basis.

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  • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk

    i reads some stories like this here and am sad that theys prolly true

    i acts on impulse sometimes too and it never ends well so all i can do is recommend gainst that

    i hopes yalls straightened out soon cause thatall judge aint gonna give a fuck bout yalls feelins and ten years gonna be gone in stir

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  • idiamin

    I don't see a problem at all.

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