[atomicc]

Bear with me here, this isn't something I've ever really shared. I haven't brought it up to any one or my therapist for fear of judgement but I'd really like to get some input from you guys.
So... Every day for a long time now I'll have urges to hit the people around me. It doesn't matter who they are, close friend, family, or a stranger. I look at people and I get these urges to just reach out and punch them in the face. It's not just that..sometimes I'll think about stabbing them in the eye or something. It's not an urge to hurt them, that thought never crosses my mind but I still have this feeling and these thoughts. They pop up and distract the hell out of me. They don't really cause me THAT much anxiety, a little perhaps, but that's why I don't think it's related to my OCD.
It's just like..I have an impulse control problem in my head..but my body doesn't react to it. I think about doing it instead.
Am I a psycho?

I can't help you I'm sorry to say but I'm glad you posted this. I have a very similar thing that happens occasionally. The punching part at least. I don't know where it comes from. There is no emotion connected to these impulses for me. By that I mean there is no anger at the person or even reason to want to hurt them. I'm not really a violent or angry person and the idea of hurting someone is really repulsive to me.
It doesn't seem like an impulse control problem... more of an unwanted and inappropriate thought type thing. I don't have much problem resisting the urge to just punch someone for no reason. It's still very disturbing to me. Sorry... I don't feel as if I've helped you unless knowing you aren't alone makes it easier to accept these impulses.

[atomicc]

Originally Posted by George H.

I can't help you I'm sorry to say but I'm glad you posted this. I have a very similar thing that happens occasionally. The punching part at least. I don't know where it comes from. There is no emotion connected to these impulses for me. By that I mean there is no anger at the person or even reason to want to hurt them. I'm not really a violent or angry person and the idea of hurting someone is really repulsive to me.
It doesn't seem like an impulse control problem... more of an unwanted and inappropriate thought type thing. I don't have much problem resisting the urge to just punch someone for no reason. It's still very disturbing to me. Sorry... I don't feel as if I've helped you unless knowing you aren't alone makes it easier to accept these impulses.

It absolutely makes me feel better to know someone else feels this! Yes, I'm completely the same way. There's no anger or anything behind it...I just really want to stab a pencil through their eye. It makes me feel like such a weirdo when in a professional setting and I'm thinking is. I want it to stop because I get scared they'll figure out what I'm thinking. Not that they can read it on my mind...just see it in my face that my thoughts are aggressive. :/ I sound so fricking crazy.

[atomicc]

I'd really love some help :/

[IchbinkeinTeufel]

I have a very similar thing, possibly the exact same problem, and have done for a very, very long time; I just attribute it to my OCD. I know, it's scary. *hugs you*

That makes sense. I was told long ago that there seemed to be an element of OCD in my dx.
~ Allie ... it's hard to control thoughts. Actions are the only thing you are responsible for. I don't know what type of profession you are in but I've been in professional settings where another person was thinking about how he/she could use/manipulate this person/situation to his/her advantage. In other words "how badly can I screw this person." With intentions to carry out these thoughts if possible. And these were "successful" people. Try not to worry too much over this. You aren't going to act on these impulses and very few people are good enough at reading faces to pick up on what you may be thinking.

[Rise]

It's happened a couple of times so I understand what you're talking about. It's one of those "once it's been seen it cant be unseen" things. To be honest I think that it's just our over active brains fooling around, with the violent aspect originating as an expression of our own inner discontent. It's like when you hear a joke that is just so inappropriate that it becomes funny. Are you a psycho? No. Just think of it as a twisted sense of humour :P

[atomicc]

Originally Posted by Rise

It's happened a couple of times so I understand what you're talking about. It's one of those "once it's been seen it cant be unseen" things. To be honest I think that it's just our over active brains fooling around, with the violent aspect originating as an expression of our own inner discontent. It's like when you hear a joke that is just so inappropriate that it becomes funny. Are you a psycho? No. Just think of it as a twisted sense of humour :P

I definitely have that.

And thank you all so much for sharing, it's good to know I'm not alone in this. When I think of it, it really does remind me of my other intrusive thoughts, though this one has less anxiety.Which is odd. Oh well OCD is a tricky mistress.

[Chug please]

I am no expert on this but it has made me join this site.I have the same feelings.Also I use to walk down the street and think to myself stick your arm out while turning as if to indicate.Anyway I recently stumbled across a site about tourretes syndrome.As a child a had all kinds of strange habits.touching the floor,licking walls,nodding my head,making silly noises.the list is endless.I remember whenever been at the Drs my mum and the dr would order me out while they had there chat about me and my habits.Looking back wishing they would not have done this and involved me in the conversations.I use to get the name calling at school,the nicknames like Terry typewritter(due to the nodding)It was hard growing up but hey hoo.Anyway the reason I'm replying here is I've also read that this urge to hit someone is linked to tourretes.Ive never been diagnosed with tourretes but know for sure it's what I have.I live A normal life now I still twitch a bit more in private but it does not worry me,in fact I laugh about it

[All Is Revealed]

Honestly, these are not such terrible thoughts. I've discussed these urges with my therapist. He tells me as long as I don't react to it, then I'm OK.

So you have thoughts of punching people all day. Are these normal thoughts? No. Is it ok that you're able act like an ordinary citizen anyway? Yes.

What counts is that you haven't punched someone, yet. Hopefully it never happens.