Urges to run or to beat people up

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I am a teenage girl, and I often get really strange urges. Most nights just before I go to sleep I have a really strong urge to be running down my road as fast as possible, away from my house. I just imagine myself running and I really want to be doing it. I don't really have any problems at home, generally I am very happy. Also, sometimes I really want to have the opportunity to beat someone up or try and hurt someone. Some part of my brain just thinks it would be really fun and satisfying, and I even half-wish someone would harass me or do something to me so that I could do it in self defence. Do you know anything about these urges, and are they normal?

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  • robbieforgotpw
    9 years ago

    I'm similar to u. I like blowing out my pants

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  • alv1592
    12 years ago

    Don't know if it's normal but I feel the same way sometimes.

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  • seakelp
    9 years ago

    Running is pretty normal. Wanting to beat people up isn't. Therapist.

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  • Diver2
    9 years ago

    Relax, you are making too big a deal out of every little thing.

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  • imadragon
    10 years ago

    When I hear someone who is incredibly stupid, I literally imagine myself punching them to the ground.

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  • elephantface
    11 years ago

    You should see a doctor about this

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  • SilverJayeWolf
    12 years ago

    Totally normal.
    I'm a teenage girl too, and I'm pretty good at climbing and running. I often want to run constantly and be free.

    I've also wanted to see destruction. I have a punching bag, but sometimes that's not enough, you know? I want to see something shatter, crack, or split beneath my fists. Like punching a computer; I've always wanted to do that.

    Although I can't explain the purpose of it, I'd say yes, it's completely normal.

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  • FocoUS
    12 years ago

    I get that too. As long as you don't actually beat some random guy up you're fine.

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  • mcbeats
    12 years ago

    Try it, it might help..i feel that way sometimes, its just hormones..if you feel like running do it.Its damn liberating to go running at night for no reason.

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  • skullja1
    12 years ago

    I have that a lot. It's a sign of captivity. You are subconsciously feeling trapped and urges to run or scream or jump from high points are signs that you need to escape. And the beat people up part is probably something you want to do in order to vent out anger or energy.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    I don't know if this is normal, but I think a lot of us have repressed feelings similar to this. I bet that's why so many people want a zombie apocalypse, so we can punch stuff. Furthermore, I can't explain it, but I think I know what feelings you have on this. Beating someone up is just a way to feel dominant and totally in control. Does that make sense? As for the running down the road thing, I kind of have the same feeling except it's riding my bike as fast as I can. I like accelerating at night because it makes me feel like I'm in a movie or escaping society. I feel as if I'm utterly alone but I'm ok with it. Anyways, just put your fists down and you'll be alright. The running down part, I don't suggests doing anything dangerous.

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