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Is there something wrong with me if i keep having thoughts of torture and murder?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you enjoy the : Thoughts you may be somewhat sadistic. If the thoughts are upsetting to you - it may be part of an obsessive compulsive disorder. There are other possible reasons as well. Have you considered getting a psychiatric evaluation to have this checked out?

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Torture, etc: I agree with dr. Fowler that psychiatric assessment may help answer your question. Having such thoughts recurrently probably does indicate imbalance towards pain and suffering, and a need for help. I'll also say that as a homeopathic psychiatrist i've seen many people who have such thoughts -- and they may be part of complex illnesses which can be helped. Some of these are survivors of abuse.

Answered 1/2/2014

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