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- 3y ago
- Date posted
- 3y ago
Ali greymond youtube will check them out thank you for th advice
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- 3y ago
Your OCD is ultimately what causes them. People with OCD have this need to prevent things and feel certain about things. So a thought is a thought, that’s just simply what it is. It’s not who you are or what you’re gonna do/become it’s just simply a thought. So to answer your question we have these because our mind wants reassurance we wouldn’t do those things. It’s just OCD.
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 3y ago
I am sorry you are having a difficult time. Here is the thing ~ everyone has intrusive thoughts, but those of us with OCD give the thoughts relevance. We cannot control the thoughts that come into our conscience, but we can control our response to the thoughts. Instead of trying to figure out why you are having a particular intrusive thought, or try to prove the thought wrong ~ or whatever your compulsion is ~ acknowledge the thought as intrusive and then go on with your day. It is not an easy task, but if you have had ERP therapy continue to practice. If you haven’t had ERP therapy I would highly recommend it. Nathan Peterson and NOCD both have lots of information on you tube. I hope this helps.
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 3y ago
Hello! OCD is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Also it’s due to how good of a person you are. These thoughts completely go against your morals and that is why they scare you. Since they scare you, your brain keeps bringing the thoughts up. I also struggle with Harm OCD. The way I got better is ERP and medication. I’m not going to lie it’s a sort of tough road but it’s well worth it. I would recommend reaching out to a therapist and a psychiatrist! If that’s not an option, a good source is Ali Greymond on YouTube. You got this!
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- 21w ago
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- 18w ago
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- 11w ago
There are times my harm ocd has me convinced that my feelings of self harm or suicide and harm are real and that any moment I could commit the act on myself or my family. Is there anyone who can chime in on this. I feel like all the time I want to leave run away or avoid my family because of these thoughts. Like I shouldn’t be around my children and I don’t trust myself.
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