I have compulsions that affect me every time I walk, and I have so for a while. But now I’m having compulsions with blinking, reading, and talking. I’ve been staying inside and not doing much. I don’t find enjoyment in anything anymore, and I can’t remember a time when I had. It feels like I can’t function comfortably, and soon I’m afraid I won’t be able to function at all. Does anyone have any tips to help?
Yes, I have talked to a professional about. But sometimes it’s helpful to talk to people who might be experiencing the same thing. And thank you, I appreciate it. I feel the odd number stuff lol. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Have you talked to a professional? I know it is not always possible but it sounds like this might lead to depression and if you are able to get professional help before it escalates that could be helpful. (Just letting everyone know: I am by no means a professional and have absolutely zero qualifications. This is just my opinion. I am not qualified whatsoever to give medical advice though!!!)
I’m sorry you are dealing with this and I hope you get better 💕
And always remember to breathe. As dumb as it sounds, there is a reason everyone says it: it works! 💕💕💕
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Had to send another because had to be an odd number 😩
I completely get the stuff about talking to ppl who can relate I just wanted to make sure you were getting help from someone who is trained to treat this stuff. But I completely agree. It has been very relieving for me to know that I am not alone. Hope you have a great day or night❤️❤️❤️
I’m having a big OCD relapse and would like to hear anyone’s tips on how to be present and healthily deal with these intrusive thoughts and the “need” to preform compulsions. Thank you!!
I started dealing with OCD when I became fixated on health issues, particularly the fear of contracting a life-threatening disease. If I experienced any kind of medical symptom, no matter how small, that even remotely hinted at something potentially fatal, it would drive me crazy, and I couldn’t stop obsessing over it. Then one day, I started having intrusive thoughts about accidentally hitting someone with my car, and I would end up driving in circles to check if I had. Eventually, I found myself overwhelmed by a flood of new obsessive thoughts and compulsions. One day, while I was at the park, a squirrel came near me, and for some reason, I felt like it attacked me. I Googled it and learned that squirrels could carry rabies, which spiraled me into a deep fear of rabies. I became consumed with the thought I received a bite from a squirrel, raccoon, or bat any time I’m in areas that trigger me. It started off only being inside then transferred to even being in my own home. This made me obsess over every physical sensation in my body, compulsively checking to make sure nothing was wrong. One compulsion that I hated the most would to be putting rubbing alcohol on me to make sure that I had no open wounds. Every day feels like I’m walking around in a fog of anxiety, constantly worrying that I won’t even make it to old age. Sometimes, it gets so overwhelming that I just want it all to end. It stresses me so bad at times to where my brain feels like I’ve been studying all day.
I have pure ocd i think , i always gotta make sure i do certain things like tap things , light switches on n off , shut things few times and re open them till it feels right . Walk in a room go back out and back in out in in till my mind is right Its exhausting
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