linds💕
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Bookworm91Bookworm91
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No. Apparently that’s a very common side effect even more so with those that have OCD
linds💕linds💕
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Thank you, it’s very difficult. Because like most of my friends smoke and don’t have problems with it, but whenever I do it’s terrifying and a completely different experience.
Bookworm91Bookworm91
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@linds💕 Well you’re not most of your friends. Weed can be beneficial but I don’t think anyone should rely on it like some rely on Xanax. Granted don’t think people should totally rely on that or alcohol either 🤷🏼♀️
linds💕linds💕
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@Bookworm91 True. Everything effects people differently, and that’s the reality of most things. I think that medications that are prescribed by professionals are the safest approach. Last night was so difficult though. My SOOCD felt so real, it felt like I couldn’t think straight, and now today I feel much better but it’s also really nagging at me. Like whenever I have an intrusive thought, then perform the compulsion (I know I shouldn’t be), the relief I get from it, immediately my mind goes to “what I’d you’re having relief because you actually like girls” like it makes no sense. Anyways, I’ve seen you struggle with SOOCD too, so I’m sure you understand how incredibly difficult it is.
Bookworm91Bookworm91
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@linds💕 It’s kind of embarrassing just how plain my struggle is but yeah I get you
Bookworm91Bookworm91
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@linds💕 I’m sorry to bring this on you because I know you’re probably having not the greatest day. Or at least I hope I don’t make a halfway decent day worse. I hope I don’t trigger you. But I have to talk to someone. I’m scared I said I don’t want it I’m sorry. I’m scared I said boys in and I don’t want to feel better saying and I don’t want boobs at all. And I’m frightened I felt better saying pecs and and I keep saying tits I don’t want tits as well. But why would I feel better? I don’t like it and I feel tension like I’m lying but I’m not I don’t like tits and I feel like I can’t breathe really like I’m lying and I keep nodding but I’m not lying. And I said about that like I do but I don’t want both I’m scared I keep thinking about it and make a face because they’re flat but I like pectorals I don’t like tits I don’t like huge overly developed pecs but I don’t like tits for sure! Why do I get 10 I said why am I lying I’m not lying to myself I don’t like tits and I can barely get that out like my throat is closing I can’t be lying and yet I feel like but I’m not why does it feel like this I keep shaking my hand the negative saying they’re not and I’m finding that is and I don’t want that to be who I really am I keep shaking my head no but pect are better than tits they’re not better than pecs and I don’t want them both! I don’t want pecs and anything I want pecs 😭😭
linds💕linds💕
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@Bookworm91 I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling with this. I have a hard time too with that, like checking how I feel from certain body parts. It sounds like you’re struggling with checking and reassurance seeking too. Maybe try to not “figure it out” and let the thoughts and feelings be. (That’s hard for me too) because thoughts don’t equal facts nor do feelings equal facts.
Bookworm91Bookworm91
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@linds💕 I’ll try. I hated the most when words gets switched around I don’t know if you experience that. I hate the way I’m speaking to myself right now. I’m thinking of my friend whose I don’t know bi and pan And said she’s not like me as I am and then said she wouldn’t swing mine when I don’t swing that way so technically she doesn’t but I don’t it’s more like I don’t see her way you know I’m not into her and I keep acting like she would be to me anyway but I don’t care about her. Anyway I’m sorry I just hate everything right now thanks for talking
linds💕linds💕
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@Bookworm91 I understand, I’m have a difficult time too. You aren’t alone!!!
KamilacKamilac
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this is why i can’t smoke weed either lol!
AnonymousAnonymous
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i once greened on edibles and it was the most anxious night of my life after that night was when i developed my ocd and ever since i can’t smoke weed without disassociating and having a panic attack that makes my ocd worse. it’s very common i don’t smoke anymore.
linds💕linds💕
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Thank you for sharing, I disassociate really bad too and have panic attacks. Even a few days after smoking I’m still affected.
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