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    8 hours ago

    I’m 40 now and just recently found out about my intrusive thoughts. I have them from multiple sources, and the ironic thing about that is that the trauma caused by mental disorders can also cause intrusive thoughts. My intrusive thoughts cause themselves, the bastards.

    I thought my horrible thoughts just meant I was a horrible person. I had a life-changing moment recently when I watched the comedian Jordan Jensen talk about her OCD on stage. She also has thoughts about harming her pet. I would never actually hurt my cat but the thoughts made me hate myself. Hearing Jordan be that honest about it was like receiving decades of therapy in just a few minutes.