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Feeling cursed

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mudsweatandtears · 02/12/2022 15:23

I know that this sounds strange but I was wondering if anyone else has this feeling. I feel deep down that there is something evil in me, that brings bad luck to people I care about. Anyone I get close to or care about seems to have something awful happen in their life. It’s more than a coincidence.
This causes me to suffer from depression, I am also diagnosed with PTSD and pure O. I take medication that slightly numbs me from these thoughts but deep down I know something more spiritual needs to change. I have isolated myself from everyone to keep them safe. I barely leave my house and I’m too anxious to drive anywhere in case I crash into someone. Although I’m not religious I’ve even asked a vicar to help me get rid of this evilness but she refused.
I don’t know how to fix this. The obvious way would be suicide but I try to live for my children.
I don’t feel I can discuss this in real life, I am totally alone with this. I discussed it with my mental health team and ended up admitted to hospital so I’m afraid to talk about it anymore. I’ve spoken to the Samaritans but they seemed concerned that my children need more support and wanted their details. Please tell me someone else has experienced this and I’m not an evil freak.

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Yahyahs22 · 02/12/2022 15:33

Honestly yes, over five years ago I turned to the Bible (not pushing or anything, just my personal experience) and I don't feel this way anymore. I no longer suffer with depression or anxiety. So as this may not be for everyone, this is how I manage it

mudsweatandtears · 02/12/2022 16:35

It’s difficult to imagine that reading the bible could help me. I’d feel a fraud as I believe I’m an atheist. But I haven’t got a lot left to try. I use self punishment and self harm in the hope that if I’m hurting it might stop someone else from coming to harm.
As much as I’m told these are symptoms of my mental illness it feels deeper than that, like something intrinsically bad is inside me.

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Yahyahs22 · 02/12/2022 19:58

I mean, if you've ran out of options you could try. I was atheist too for 25 years. If anything it's very calming. I hate that anyone is going through this pain and I really hope you find peace.

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