Im fighting thoughts like the show "A Beautiful Mind".answer only if you have knowledge in psychology, thanks.
in the show "A Beautiful Mind", John Nash the economist suffered from an illness, having to struggle with telling himself what he sees is an illusion.
for me, i have slight OCD, and have a liking for numbers and patterns. i nod my head and body parts to a certain rhythm, mainly even numbers.
But my biggest problem is as follows, which I do not know whether it has any correlation with my illness.
i tell myself some thoughts that i know is fake, yet still have to struggle with.
for example, few months ago, i was thinking that my friend might have passed up my assignment in the wrong container, and then ended up reassuring myself that my friend isnt so blur, and if he placed it wrongly surely my lecturer will call us up saying he did not receive it, and then later on i will rehash the thought that he placed it wrongly, and have to reassure myself again.
now i have these thoughts but on other issues, that i know is totally fake and wont happen. why then am i still struggling
Answer:
Its all related to your OCD. If you've been going through treatment to reduce some thoughts and behaviors, then you might be replacing them with these new thoughts. Perhaps just try to distract yourself with a task you like. Since these are not destructive thoughts, you'll be fine as long as it doesn't lead to anything more drastic, like going to the lecturer's house at 2am to check on you paper. This is something you need to discuss in treatment: continuing to have obsessive thoughts and being unable to break the cycle.
Sounds more like Asperger's syndrome to me.
I have the same problem, only mine is when I have a dream. After I have a dream of something bad happening to me, while I'm still asleep I tell myself that it is only a dream. A thought is a dream not fully in the subconsious mind. Because you dwell on the thought, takes over the true reality of your mind. When you can serperate the two, then it will be alot easyer on you to tell the difference between the two. Knowing that it is fake in the first place is like me telling myself that it is only a dream. Don't worry, you'll be alright.
So, this is a good description of intrusive ideation, which is anxiety-based or obsessional thinking. Just like your other symptoms and experiences, these thought patterns are a part of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Sounds like you have done some reading and studying about this problem, and likely know that you do not need to struggle so hard with your thoughts if you seek help. Try this link to learn a little more: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformatio...
In no particular order, you may benefit from medication, anxiety reduction techniques, support groups, cognitive behavioral approaches aimed at pattern interruptions, and just more information. The book "Brain Lock" may give you some useful ideas as well as "Change Your Brain, Change Your Life." Reducing your anxiety and changing your thought patterns will give you the time you deserve to study logic, fallacies, and paradoxes. We look forward to the person you will become when you have gotten a little less stuck by intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
By the way, John Nash recently said that his OCD symptoms were a lot like his brain going out on strike. He had to figure out what he had to do with the strike to return to productivity. All the best to you.
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for me, i have slight OCD, and have a liking for numbers and patterns. i nod my head and body parts to a certain rhythm, mainly even numbers.
But my biggest problem is as follows, which I do not know whether it has any correlation with my illness.
i tell myself some thoughts that i know is fake, yet still have to struggle with.
for example, few months ago, i was thinking that my friend might have passed up my assignment in the wrong container, and then ended up reassuring myself that my friend isnt so blur, and if he placed it wrongly surely my lecturer will call us up saying he did not receive it, and then later on i will rehash the thought that he placed it wrongly, and have to reassure myself again.
now i have these thoughts but on other issues, that i know is totally fake and wont happen. why then am i still struggling
Answer:
Its all related to your OCD. If you've been going through treatment to reduce some thoughts and behaviors, then you might be replacing them with these new thoughts. Perhaps just try to distract yourself with a task you like. Since these are not destructive thoughts, you'll be fine as long as it doesn't lead to anything more drastic, like going to the lecturer's house at 2am to check on you paper. This is something you need to discuss in treatment: continuing to have obsessive thoughts and being unable to break the cycle.
Sounds more like Asperger's syndrome to me.
I have the same problem, only mine is when I have a dream. After I have a dream of something bad happening to me, while I'm still asleep I tell myself that it is only a dream. A thought is a dream not fully in the subconsious mind. Because you dwell on the thought, takes over the true reality of your mind. When you can serperate the two, then it will be alot easyer on you to tell the difference between the two. Knowing that it is fake in the first place is like me telling myself that it is only a dream. Don't worry, you'll be alright.
So, this is a good description of intrusive ideation, which is anxiety-based or obsessional thinking. Just like your other symptoms and experiences, these thought patterns are a part of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Sounds like you have done some reading and studying about this problem, and likely know that you do not need to struggle so hard with your thoughts if you seek help. Try this link to learn a little more: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformatio...
In no particular order, you may benefit from medication, anxiety reduction techniques, support groups, cognitive behavioral approaches aimed at pattern interruptions, and just more information. The book "Brain Lock" may give you some useful ideas as well as "Change Your Brain, Change Your Life." Reducing your anxiety and changing your thought patterns will give you the time you deserve to study logic, fallacies, and paradoxes. We look forward to the person you will become when you have gotten a little less stuck by intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
By the way, John Nash recently said that his OCD symptoms were a lot like his brain going out on strike. He had to figure out what he had to do with the strike to return to productivity. All the best to you.
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