Alright, dude, alright, you've heard what bananaface says and I will agree with her.
At this point, I don't think your battle should be to get rid of the thoughts. Honestly? I have thoughts about pregnant women getting raped by big black men (and if no one else did, there wouldn't be porn of it), what would happen if I killed someone where they stand, picturing gruesome car accidents and people being blown to bits...
But those are just thoughts, I'm a perfectly functional human being! I hold a full time job, I'm a full time college student, I am active in church and I am considered one of the "temple worthy" Mormons. Which is a very good Mormon.
Even the religious authorities of my church have told me that thoughts are just thoughts. Everyone has negative thoughts, to some degree or the other, but it is what we do with them that matters the most. And they've been asked that question before...
My advice to you, man? If you want to live a life that is in any way satisfying, then you're going to need to function (as in, be able to hold a job, pay your bills, etc.). If you need to get rid of those thoughts to do that then yes, you will need to seek professional help, and more than just the variety that you've accustomed yourself to.
If you can ensure that you will not murder and rape... then I don't see the big deal. So long as you function and treat others respectfully, in compliance with the laws and norms of your country, then think your thoughts! But if you can't comply with society... then you do not need to live in it and allow your behaviors to unfairly inhibit the lives and happiness of others, in which, case, you should either seek professional help or leave. Just go.
Either way. I understand your frustration, but professional help is intended to give you the tools to not only function, but lead a satisfying life. If you feel that you can do both and coincide with your inner demons, which we all have whether or not we'd like to acknowledge them, if you can learn to separate your thoughts, that particular room in your mind, from the rest of your personality, then fuck professional help, you've got more than many whom are considered sane!
Is it normal I get annoyed when people say "I need professional help?"
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Alright, dude, alright, you've heard what bananaface says and I will agree with her.
At this point, I don't think your battle should be to get rid of the thoughts. Honestly? I have thoughts about pregnant women getting raped by big black men (and if no one else did, there wouldn't be porn of it), what would happen if I killed someone where they stand, picturing gruesome car accidents and people being blown to bits...
But those are just thoughts, I'm a perfectly functional human being! I hold a full time job, I'm a full time college student, I am active in church and I am considered one of the "temple worthy" Mormons. Which is a very good Mormon.
Even the religious authorities of my church have told me that thoughts are just thoughts. Everyone has negative thoughts, to some degree or the other, but it is what we do with them that matters the most. And they've been asked that question before...
My advice to you, man? If you want to live a life that is in any way satisfying, then you're going to need to function (as in, be able to hold a job, pay your bills, etc.). If you need to get rid of those thoughts to do that then yes, you will need to seek professional help, and more than just the variety that you've accustomed yourself to.
If you can ensure that you will not murder and rape... then I don't see the big deal. So long as you function and treat others respectfully, in compliance with the laws and norms of your country, then think your thoughts! But if you can't comply with society... then you do not need to live in it and allow your behaviors to unfairly inhibit the lives and happiness of others, in which, case, you should either seek professional help or leave. Just go.
Either way. I understand your frustration, but professional help is intended to give you the tools to not only function, but lead a satisfying life. If you feel that you can do both and coincide with your inner demons, which we all have whether or not we'd like to acknowledge them, if you can learn to separate your thoughts, that particular room in your mind, from the rest of your personality, then fuck professional help, you've got more than many whom are considered sane!