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DapperWheel521 OP t1_ixhxmcf wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in eli5 is there a scientific explanation or reason for intrusive thoughts or call of the void by DapperWheel521

No, am not suicidal or anything but, it's just weird am cutting something and I get a urge to just cut my hand, like out the blue

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[deleted] t1_ixi6mj1 wrote

Suicidal ideation does not mean that you are suicidal. It means you have vivid imagery of dying or taking your life, and it happens to people. It’s ok that it happens, but it may be an issue so talking to a professional about it is best If that’s the case.

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GSGhostTrain t1_ixknky8 wrote

I don't think persistently imagining yourself dying of causes outside of your control qualifies as suicidal ideation; that just sounds like an intense and specific form of anxiety.

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[deleted] t1_ixkrpgu wrote

Only If it actually makes you anxious. The two are not mutually exclusive, either

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redundantwoodland t1_ixlagrl wrote

From someone that experiences this 'call of the void' almost daily, I've spent long enough with it now that it doesn't make me anxious anymore, I know what it does and how it makes me feel. I can never just shrug if off but I can get passed it, it leaves me ruminating for the rest of the day.startung with a flash thought. What happens if I yank the steering wheel right? And then hit that barrier. I will then spend the day thinking about different speeds, other types of vehicles involved and the list goes on. I do want to say that I'm not suicidal, I don't wish to take my own life but I am OK with dying

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