Is it normal that i get the sudden urge to destroy everything

Sometimes I'll just get really angry (at times for no good reason) and have this intense urge to just destroy everything around me. Smash windows, throw things, take some scissors and just start stabbing myself, scratch myself as hard as I can. I just want to break everything and hurt myself in the most violent way possible. I never think about hurting other people just myself and my surroundings. It's worth noting that I've never acted on these urges but the desire gets so overwhelming. I can picture it all so clearly in my head. Is it normal?

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  • somethingrecognizable2

    I get that all the time. Every single day.

    Can you identify what makes you so angry? For me it's people abusing their power whilst maintaining a facade of innocence and respectability. Once you know what it is, find a channel to turn that underlying sensitivity into something constructive. Volunteer at a women's shelter (if you're a woman). Become a journalist or a blogger/write to your local newspaper. Start an atheist discussion group. Spread awareness about local abuses of power and become a thorn in someone's side. Anything.

    The second step is mindfulness meditation: learn to notice when something is upsetting you before it gets unbearable, take a moment to acknowledge that it's upsetting, decide what you want to do about it, then either go do something else, deal with the problem or just forgive yourself for feeling upset. Never gaslight yourself though.

    Remember, unfocussed anger doesn't achieve anything, whatever your fantasies tell you, and it's pointless to destroy your own surroundings when you could be destroying someone else's. (Yes, there is often something to be gained from dialogue, non-violent communication and mutual understanding, but if the abuser is in a position of power, stands to gain from the situation, and is financially invested in it continuing then forget it.)

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  • TNXK

    I think those are called "intrusive thoughts"

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    • Username95

      That's what I was going to say as well. I get then too.

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  • Justmehere

    Within reason, it happens. But, you bust stuff up, then have to clean up or replace whatever you smashed to bits. I got home from being out one night, was pissed off about something, and flung a hammer from my garage towards the back garage door. And right through the glass. Whole thing came down. Think before you smash shit up.

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  • Nickvey

    next time you feel this way eat a piece of candy see if your mood changes. most men in prison suffer from low blood sugars. if that does nothing try a shot of whisky . the rest of the men in prison just needed a swig to settle the nerves.

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