- Username
- InaPanic
- Date posted
- 2y ago
I’m sorry for your loss. I’m sorry, too, that you’re struggling with these thoughts. When a thought comes to mind, do you stop what you’re doing and think about it? Do you run through different scenarios in your mind? We can’t stop thoughts from coming, but we can change how we respond to them. When I find myself lost in my head obsessing, I say to myself what would I want to be doing to create the life I want if this thought wasn’t so all consuming. Then, I go do it, even though I don’t feel like it, even though I’d rather figure my problem out first. When all is said and done this moment is all I really have, so how do I want to spend it.
That's one of my main obsessions too, so you aren't the only one. I hope that knowing you aren't the only one with those obsessions helps a bit.
:( I completely understand. I’ve been in this boat. Perhaps the trauma is fueling the ocd. This theme stopped for me when I processed the death. And accepted that death was out of my control and I have two options, to live in fear or to move forward despite it. If you live life with the people you love, if something were to happen, you’d have all these memories to look back on. We have to surrender to the unpredictability of life. And find freedom in that. You can get through this obsession and I’m so sorry for your loss.
I’ve tried that but it didn’t work it just comes back , I just remember before this I never was scared
I’m so sorry for your loss, I am going through the same thing with the loss of my mother. I feel the same way about just wanting to feel normal again. One way that we can look at is that we look at life differently from others, we can appreciate in the ways that really matter. It’s extremely scary trust me I know, I haven’t been able to eat or do anything but sleep for days because of the anxiety and urgency I feel from this. The times that give me peace are when I just allowed myself to accept life for how it is and see the Beauty in my perspective of it. The way we think about it can actually allow us to live a more free and meaningful life if we allow it.
People with ocd pay attention things that others don’t, we don’t have to let this scare us and stop us. We can use it to motivate us.
You are not alone in this and one thing we can thank life for although it may be scary and confusing especially for us, is that even in small ways like this we have connection to others.
Anyone have advice on obsession with death? I feel like I go through phases and my compulsion is to look things up to “inspire me” or give me hope. Obviously, not doing the compulsion is better in the end. Has anyone gone through this particular ocd cycle?
Existential Anxiety Anyone else question their life’s purpose or wonder if there is an afterlife. I have been obsessing over the idea that we are mortal and it’s stressing me out. I want to live in the moment and enjoy my life, but I can’t stop obsessing over these thoughts. Can anyone relate? What helps?
Good morning!!! Are any of you out there over 60? I am 64 years young! I am super active and not to sound conceited but when I tell people his old I am they are shocked! I take care of me! Do hot yoga, work out, eat right most of the time and have a happy yet OCD tarnished life. Started in my childhood and themes have come and gone. Did erp and have been quite better. Last few days it’s rearing it’s ugly little head… my ocd…. You are 64… how much time do you have left to live…. DEATH! It’s always been my main theme. Fear if it! Mine and my loved ones. Major childhood trauma on my 10th bday when my dad almost died of a massive heart attack. He did due 10 years later while all along I worried that he would be taken from us… long story short I am feeling the tentacles close in lately. Yes of course we will all die but. While I continue to breathe and enjoy this wonderful life, any words of wisdom from my fellow “baby boomers”! Happy Sunday💛please and thank you🥰
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