Hamsteronswitch
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- 3y
nielsonnielson
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- 3y
I have experienced the same thing many times. I really like melatonin. It helps me a lot. When I am not in a good place mentally I wake up more during the night. Some things that have helped me. Read an uplifting book. I am religious so I read book about Jesus. I think that helps a lot. Jesus helps me a lot. Also when I exercise hard and get those endorphins, ocd to me is more of a chemical imbalance in my brain. When I get those chemicals my brain works better and doesn’t come up with those thoughts. Pray. Watch a relaxing YouTube channel that helps calm you down. I have used all of these things to help me. I hope they can help you.
HamsteronswitchHamsteronswitch
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Thank you, I’m exhausted, but I’ll try those. I’m thinking excersize might work. I had my first intrusive thoughts 3 days ago and it’s getting worse. I’m not sure if it’s due to a chemical Imbalance, but maybe working out will get this out
smallescapesmallescape
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- 3y
i struggle with sleeping, too. i'm actually scared to fall asleep without doing a set routine of compulsions because i'm scared of doing stuff in my sleep. when i told my doctor, she recommended eating healthier and exercising before bed. i haven't tried yet, but maybe they will be helpful?
HamsteronswitchHamsteronswitch
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Thank you for the advice, I might try working out!
hii2037382hii2037382
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I usually do guided meditation before bed and I use this sleeping mask where it is also headphones I’ll put a link if I can find it but after meditation I put raining sounds thunder sounds for my preference and it keeps mya Trent ion in the sounds and just fall asleep eventually.
HamsteronswitchHamsteronswitch
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Thank you, if you could add the link I’d appreciate it.
hii2037382hii2037382
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Guided meditation: https://youtu.be/phm_VPjijh8 Sleeping mask: Sleep Headphones, LC-dolida Bluetooth Sleep Mask 3D Wireless Music Sleeping Eye Mask Sleeping Headphones for Side Sleepers Sleep Mask with Bluetooth Headphones Thin Stereo Speakers Gifts for Men Women https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T6FNLQV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_i_PCMG2E4FFDDWKRNXJ3CY
hii2037382hii2037382
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@hii2037382 Hope that helps u
HamsteronswitchHamsteronswitch
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@hii2037382 Thank you so much
HamsteronswitchHamsteronswitch
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I’ll give it a shot then, would I just have to call my doctor and set up an appointment?
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