Psychosis & Psychotic Disorders / Question
Published: October 30, 2009
Dear TeenHealthFX,
Sometimes when I'm really angry I get these voices in my head that tell me to hurt people because it'll make me feel better. These voices have always talked to me but they were never violent before. Sometimes I can't control myself and end up killing small animals just to satisfy that one sick part of myself. I honestly don’t enjoy doing this, believe me, I'm in sobbing while I do it but it's almost like the person controlling my body isn't me. One time my little sister made me so angry that I stood over her bed in the middle of the night with a steak knife. I didn't hurt her; I only ended up cutting some of her hair off. But the thing is I wanted to hurt her. I wanted to hurt so badly you couldn't believe it but I stopped myself. But now I'm afraid I won't be able to anymore because the voices are getting louder and louder. I'm so scared.
Signed: Voices In My Head That Tell Me To Hurt People
Dear Voices In My Head That Tell Me To Hurt People,
TeenHealthFX can understand why you are so scared. Having these horrible thought intrude your consciousness and having no control over them has to be terrifying. What is worse is that you are having an increasing fear that you may act on them. You might be suffering from some type of psychosis but it would be impossible for us to diagnose you over the web.
Because you feel you are so close to acting out some of these violent thoughts TeenHealthFX thinks it is imperative for you to be seen by a mental health professional right away. The best way is to go to your nearest emergency room and have an evaluation right away. You may be afraid how people will judge you but that is nothing in comparison if you acted out on any of these fantasies.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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