I find it very strange too the way such thoughts of violence, even when you're not a violent person at all, including thoughts of suicide, is such a 'normal' part of who we are. Does it happen to other people? I don't think so, may be. I had thoughts of smashing my dog's head against the wall if he attacks my cat again. How weird that we have these thoughts and then are able to shrug them off or live with it as if it is normal. I always wonder about where those thoughts find rest in my brain and if that special place for them will in any way play a role in who I am or become?