I need help

Do any of you guys link numbers to bad thoughts? What should I do? I looked on the left side of a car seat twice (in the hole to see if I dropped anything), which I then linked twice (or number 2 to repeat which then means OCD, I do not want to have OCD). I didn’t want to continue counting and looking at the left side of the car seat because I was really fatigued and I know it’s not good to listen to my thoughts at that point. I feel really scared and fearful because I want to go back to the car seat and continue counting because I don’t want to stop it at number 2. I will not see that car again and that is why I want to continue counting. What should I do guys? Please, any help would be nice.

Username: rachelreynolds1

Date posted: 245d ago

As uncomfortable as it feels, you don’t wanna give in to that compulsion! Recognize that thoughts are thoughts, and that nothing you do or don’t do can change that. You may feel slight relief for a little, but it’ll quickly go away. You are safe!! You got this!!

User type: Therapist

Username: Jason Gibbs

Date posted: 244d ago

rachelreynolds1 has some good advice. We always recommend resisting the compulsive urge. Compulsions will make your anxiety go down in the short run, but will make it go up in the long run.