Sudden urge to jump off buildings or harm myself?

Question

I do have a past with anxiety and social disorders, and have a mild form of depression and obsessive compulsive disorder.

But every now and again, I have an insatiable urge to jump off a second story deck or roof. I feel the need to do something dumb and dangerous, like jump off a building, or walk in to traffic, or take a walk by myself at 3 am. Only a very small part of me rationalizes with myself to stop me from doing it, and it's kind of worrying.

Even after rationalizing with myself, I'm not worried about doing it, until way after wards. I'm almost carefree about it. It doesn't even bother me at first.

What is it?

Answer 1

Go to the doctor,

they will help you out.

You can also call someone,

maybe talking will help you get your mind off of it.

Try to do things to distract yourself.

Good luck!

Be safe (:

Answer 2

I can relate because I've definitely had thoughts like that and in the same fleeting sense...but it's likely a sign that you feel mentally unbalanced and "under siege"...I would recommend finding a behavioral therapist (if affordable) or try stress reduction exercises such as Yoga, Running or Hiking. Good luck, you're not alone

Answer 3

Sounds like your life is going to be short lived.Try seeing a psychiatrist to check your mental status.

Answer 4

You just feel like you have nothing to live for... like nothing matters.  Don't worry, I've been there.  It may seem like the thing to do at the time... but in the long run, trust me... it's not.  All you have to do is think about any and everything that makes you happy.  There's plenty you can do to take your mind off of it.  Do something that interests you.  Find someone to spend your life with that makes you happy and you feel loved with.  Spend enough time with them doing things you enjoy doing and that'll go away over time.

Answer 5

I've been here. It seems like a good idea, or a rational thought at the time..."For once I want to be the car crash instead of just the traffic jam", to quote a band I enjoy. Are you outrageously bored with your life, unstimulated and unmotivated? Need of a real jolt of some real?

You probably should visit a doctor, especially if you've experienced other social and depressive problems. I still sometimes have the exact same thoughts, your not alone on this one!

Answer 6

go to the doctor,this is not normal.god bless u.i will pray 4 u