[Catgirl7]

Hi everyone. I want to start off by saying I'm embarassed of what I'm about say, but I need opinions & possibly some help.. So, I was browsing the web about a week ago, and I came across this photo that said something like "you are a meat coated skeleton", and for some reason it kind of depressed me & made me spiral into obsessivly thinking we are all just slabs of meat.. 24/7, it's all I think about & I can't think my way out of it, or around it. It stresses me out, because I don't feel happy, or feel like myself anymore... I overthink things like this from time-to-time, and sometimes it lasts for almost a year straight. About 2 years ago, for 6 months straight, I kept thinking that we were all brainwashed by each other, and that all our feelings and interests were taught to us. For some reason, all of my obsessions have been about what we all are, or why we are the way we are. I wish I could just drop it and let it go, but it's impossible... I have no idea why these thoughts came to mind, seeing as nothing in the past could trigger them...

[jelly-bean]

Hi Catgirl and welcome to PC! Are you in any kind of therapy or taking meds? If not you should try to get in to a doctor and tell them about your feelings. You may benefit from some meds or counseling.

[Catgirl7]

I'm not on any meds, nor have I seen a doctor about it. As much as I would love to try medication and therapy, I'm embarassed to talk to someone face-to-face about it.. I know I should.. I really want to, but it's embarassing... Plus, I'm a young adult who still lives at home, & my parents would have to give me a ride, & they have no idea I have these thoughts, so... yeah..

[Levis Persona]

Originally Posted by Catgirl7

I'm not on any meds, nor have I seen a doctor about it. As much as I would love to try medication and therapy, I'm embarassed to talk to someone face-to-face about it.. I know I should.. I really want to, but it's embarassing... Plus, I'm a young adult who still lives at home, & my parents would have to give me a ride, & they have no idea I have these thoughts, so... yeah..

Having someone you can openly talk to about these feelings is important.

Have you ever considered seeing a school counselor or a religious leader? Anything you say to them, as long as you do not have intent to harm yourself or others, is completely confidential.