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When Your Mind Scares You with Violent Thoughts

My intrusive thoughts tell me I am going to hurt someone I love and I know I would never do it but the thoughts will not stop.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The brain generates unwanted thoughts that contradict core values, creating distress about mental content versus actual intentions.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.