Do the things that matter to you instead of focusing on your thoughts. Go to the movies, read, have dinner with your friends or family, go for a hike, exercise, play video games, catch up on chores—anything you need or want to do. Those activities matter, not random thoughts in your mind. Don’t fight against the thoughts, just let them be there like clouds in the sky and stay in the present moment while you enjoy the things you’re choosing to do.
I’m trying to but it feels like my reality is based on my thoughts. It’s scary and hard
Giving into your OCD—or any mental illness—starts to make you feel like you’re not in reality and you’re living in your mind. I had this issue for over a decade. Slowly but surely, you CAN get out from the hole that’s your mind. Every time you catch yourself/your mind drifting off, compassionately bring yourself back to the present. If you are about to do a compulsion, seek reassurance, etc. take a few deep breaths and do something more productive. If you are already doing a compulsion or seeking reassurance, stop immediately and do something else.
@Nica Thank you, you are inspiring and knowing that you have recovered gives me hope
needed this!
whats up guys what are some tips dealing with ocd and what to do when a thought makes u anxious ??
So maybe the title wasn't the best to to put it but when you guys start having obsessive thoughts how do you stop them before it turns into compulsions and anxiety?
I want to beat OCD because I have seen and felt the benefits of clearing my brain from unnecessary, pointless, thoughts. OCD is like 0 calorie food. It’s pointless. No nutrition or benefits come from my obsessions or compulsions. I don’t care to have answers to everything anymore. I catch myself just trying to stress myself out so that I have some worry to feed on. But like I said, it’s a 0 calorie food. I get nothing from it but wasted time and energy. My brain feels more spacious when I’m not consumed by OCD. I’m present. My personality has room to be herself without making space for bullshit. I tell myself now that worry is poison. I think Willie Nelson was the person I got that quote from? Anyways, that imagery of worries being poison for the mind has been transformative for me. I’m evolving. 💖 Thanks NOCD community.
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