What are Intrusive Thoughts?

[@nelli6086]

Thank you for this ❤

[@ilona1778]

Hello, a new viewer here❤. I have a question about fears. Because my experiences as a child i have a big fear of getting really ill and dying young age although I am very good fit. But maybe because my fears i now did get an autoimmunity disease, now I'm waiting what else is coming. I know I am not supposed to think like that, but the fear does not go away. Any ideas where to go from here?

[@TheCatholicTherapist]

It sounds like you have experienced things that are validly concerning. I think it can help to process what you have experienced and the mind/body connection. Addressing these fears with a professional can help you to find more peace and even more balance with your health.

[@pllahey3784]

I wonder if you could offer a Catholic perspective on Jung's theory of 'the shadow'.

[@pllahey3784]

The 'shadow' theory makes me think of Romans 7:16-17: "If then I do that which I will not, ... then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me."

[@megancarney4511]

How should I deal with unwanted distressing impure thoughts? I don’t like the idea of “letting them go” or “let them sit until they pass” it feels sinful to me or like I’m entertaining them. I do see a catholic therapist who treats OCD and just started seeing a spiritual director.

[@TheCatholicTherapist]

Seeing a Catholic therapist and having a spiritual director can be a tremendous help if you have access to both!