Why do I have them? Why does my own brain want to bully, harass, or embarrass me? How can I get them to stop? 

If I’m reading a book and I see the world love my brain thinks: “no one will ever love you.” If I’m hanging out with my family my brain will think, “You will hurt them and do vile things to them.” If I’m walking away from a group of friends my brain tells me, “They all hate you.” (I’m avoiding a more detailed explanation of my intrusive thoughts because they’re a bit upsetting, and I don’t feel comfortable enough sharing.)

Everyone tells me I’m a great person, and I feel like a fraud because on the inside my thoughts are sick and toxic. 

Does anyone else feel this way?