how do you guys deal with guilt? i feel like i’m always so wrapped up on it and can’t ever move past

whether it’s guilt from past memories, intrusive thoughts, false memories that you can’t decide are real or not; etc.

this is currently what i’m suffering with too

@Anonymous_234 it’s really hard! i’m constantly ruminating and i’ve stopped doing what i love because the intrusive thought revolves around it. i’m always here for you <3

For me I think I'm trying to accept that guilt isn't somethings that's just going to go away one day. I have days where I hate myself, feel disgusting and unworthy, and then days where I try to be understanding towards myself & don't blame myself for things out of my control

I’m suffering from this too

OCD specialists insist on agreeing with the guilt. So if your brain is telling you you're a failure, agree that you're a failure and don't do any compulsions. It's really tough but you can do it 💪

OCD has no cure so our unwanted thoughts will always be there.

It’s about practicing sitting with the discomfort of uncertainly until that habit becomes normal and it no longer feels uncomfortable. After practicing exposure therapy for years, now when I get a “what if” thought, I tell myself “maybe it’s true, maybe it’s not.” And I don’t give the thought any weight. I acknowledge it, give it a little wave and let it pass through. That’s the only way forward. You can’t run from the thoughts, you can’t hold onto them and try to seek resolution, you just have to accept them. I never thought I’d get to the place I’m at today, but I did. And you can too!!! Sending love and strength your way <3

thank you so much