Is Homicidal Ideation A Symptom Of Ptsd?

[Kristina25]

I have PTSD, it's not officially in my file but he says I have it. I have had problems with Homicidal Ideation in the past. The first time it happened was June of last year. And I had some Homicidal Ideation today. I was on the phone with the cell phone provider Cricket trying to get my phone fixed to where some of the features worked. They kept telling me to go to different settings each call I made that weren't there. They really didn't seem to know what the heck they were doing to be honest and actually I think the people that work at their 1-800 number know less about the phones you have then they did when I was with them before.

I seriously considered killing the people at the 1-800 number if I could. But there is no way of me doing that. Is Homicidal Ideation a normal symptom in people that have PTSD? Should I be worried that I am going to start having Homicidal thoughts towards people I could actually hurt? Do you think if it gets worse and is more geared towards the general public or friends I know in person I should go to the Psych Ward until I get better? I really need some advice. Thank you in advance for any advice you can offer.

 

[Deleted member 20280]

Dear @Kristina25 as many on the forum have already stated, unless you have an official Diagnosis under criterion A of the DM(V) then no verbal assumption of PTSD actually counts unless it is confirmed by a DR, Psychologist or Psychotherapist. I am not demeaning your history, just pointing out that as a member of this forum, which has members who are undiagnosed and still waiting an 'official diagnosis' I would seek an 'official diagnosis' and then you are able to state your sufferer status.

As far as Homocidal Ideation is concerned I would in this instance speak with a Psychiatrist as this does appear to be a matter of grave concern. Having Homocidal thoughts are a really strong emotion in any circumstance let alone one linked with PTSD.

Kind regards and I wish you every success with your personal healing journey

 

[Neverthesame]

If you feel as though you are a threat to other people. Then yes, you should seek immediate help. Whether or not homicidal ideation is a part of PTSD, is really quite irrelivant. Seriously. Why the hell does it matter?

Just so I know I have understood your post. You went into a homicidal rage, because the people working at the cell phone providers customer support, were incompetent? That's terrifying. This is equivalent to stubbing your toe on a piece of furniture, then burning your house down, because you were mad about it.

 

[digger]

Whether it's a symptom of PTSD is irrelevant I think here. It is a symptom of needing more professional help than you seem to be getting.

Do you think if it gets worse and is more geared towards the general public or friends I know in person I should go to the Psych Ward until I get better?

Does someone who is worried they might kill someone else need to get help? - Seriously, what would your answer to this question be if it were someone else asking it?

 

[Queen Boudica]

I'd go to the psych ward. If you are really suicidal because you can't get a woman lover when you already have a fiancée and you are homicidal because you are having trouble with your phone and interacting with support people, you definitely need the psyche ward. They'll be able to assess whether this is real and how much of a risk you are to yourself and to the population.

 

[Go Hungry]

No offense, but... You may be trolling. All the posts here are so extreme that they denote either serious emotional troubles, or desperate desire for attention. Both are rooted in insecurity. As others have stated, get to a psychiatrist about these things. Otherwise you're just spinning your wheels and wasting your own time.

 

[Heyy]

Yes, I felt it last night, and I am usually able to control it by staying to myself during those times and staying away from weapons like knives.

 

[Mensafemme]

Yes, I felt it last night, and I am usually able to control it by staying to myself during those times and staying away f...

I have it too. I struggle with this. It's a switch that got flipped.