Is it normal to have suicidal thoughts, or killer thoughts, but want niether?

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So I've been like this for a while now, and I'm sure everyone is like this every once in a while, but I just kinda felt like polling this.

How often do you guys and gals think about killing either yourself or others? I know I could never kill someone else without a reason kin to God's own command, and suicide has been something I've always been urged to do, but I feel like I never will. Nevertheless, I frequently think about both those things daily, sometimes multiple times a day. "Oh I wonder what it would be like to hop in front of this semi!", or "I wonder what would happen if I pushed her in front of that semi?". Most of the time I shiver when I think about other people dying, but I really can't help it. Don't worry for those who would I'll never kill.

Anyway your thoughts?

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Based on 20 votes (15 yes)
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  • paramore93
    5 years ago

    There's a thing called call of the void that means you get urges to jump in front of trains or steer into incoming traffic etc, even though you're not suicidal. If you are suicidal as well that's a dangerous recipe.
    I get the same thoughts and am unsure so I'll refrain from voting.

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    • TheSauce
      5 years ago

      Dude you're right! I completely forgot about that saying; so cool. I don't think it's something to worry about though right?

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      • paramore93
        5 years ago

        I think if they're just thoughts and you have control you're okay :)

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  • delectable
    5 years ago

    What you're describing seems to be similar to invasive thoughts. Invasive thoughts are completely normal, however if you've ever started to take the thoughts seriously or have so many they interfere with daily life, get help immediately.

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    • TheSauce
      5 years ago

      Well I mean I have em all the time, but I don't think they're harming anything.

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  • leggs91200
    5 years ago

    Yeah I think it is fairly normal. People think about stuff.

    Of course most times it is not good to talk about killing yourself or others. If someone takes you serious, you could be in a world of shit.

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  • TheOishome
    5 years ago

    My friend is a very nice guy and would never kill or even hurt someone else but he has voices telling him to do shit I think homicidal but he's not dangerous just sick

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  • Truelove33
    5 years ago

    When I was younger I experienced this type of thing, and I talked with a psychologist and she said I'm having intrusive thoughts. They eventually went away.

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  • angryblonde
    5 years ago

    I do the same shit

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