My OCD and Depression are teaming up on me heavily. They’re very focused on my family and me leaving right now because of harmful thoughts and the rumination is planting relationship doubts with my wife and kids. Anyone else going through this? Any advice?
I agree that rumination is the hardest to cut out 😭 harm OCD is really scary and honestly it took me so much work to not let it affect my daily life as much (there were weeks my brain was so burnt out and i couldn’t do a thing). I’m still battling them hard and its crazy scary, but what I would say is tackling any “stress” in life helps at least ALLEVIATE things. Stress usually caused more depression + makes OCd worse, but stress is easier to tackle. So I first did a lot of destressing stuff, like taking walks, meditating etc. My thoughts still bother me a lot, but at least I can do my work with all the worrying going on (which I know, not ideal, but is still some sort of improvement). I feel your pain! Take care!!
I am in therapy doing ERP for harm OCD. I hadn’t really struggled with Relationship OCD until the last day or two, and it’s a whole new bag of worms thrown into all of this.
@Christofer I’m so glad to hear you’re getting the help you deserve. I’m just starting my journey with my second session coming up. I really wish I had more advice to give you, but could use the same advice you’re seeking myself.
I’m really sorry to hear you’re going through a tough time. When OCD and depression team up, it can be really tough to navigate and keep your head up. I’m happy you’re reaching out for support. Have you tried treatment with an OCD specialist? Unfortunately, this sort of thing isn’t usually fixed in a paragraph of advice. With that said, my best advice is to focus on mindfulness. Stay more in the present and talk back to it. I use the “Hey you, see you later” method. “Hey you, ROCD. I’m actually trying to focus on my work right now and you’re not invited. I don’t need you. See you later!” Hopefully, ERP and expert advice can help you make progress. Just remember you’re not alone and the thoughts and doubts don’t need to be entertained.
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Anyone else here’s OCD surround a family member? Like the obsessions are all about something happening to a member of the family/someone you care about?
I’ve had a couple bad days this week. Anyone have tips to not ruminate and how to learn to just accept OCD and not take it as a thing that’ll just ruin my life..I’ve got 3 boys and my beautiful wife and I just want them to get the most out of me and enjoy life with them. OCD as of late has made some events kind of hard..I do find joy in being around them. But at times the anxiety that comes with it can be tough. Please only share positive feedback! God bless everyone
I'm pretty sure my 6y.o child has ocd. She often ruminates on subjects like me or her dad dying, and the end of the world. Late last night as she cried, she asked me, "Will I have a different family at the end of the world?" She's also dealt with depression (in winter), and she "spaces out" during times like this, which I think must be her dissociating. This all started at...I think almost 5. ☹️ Part of me used to feel guilt because I believed she must have inherited these mental illnesses from me. But it's not anyones fault. I'm just not sure how to talk to her about this in a way she would understand, and without offering the reassurance she seeks as a way to comfort, because, as someone with ocd myself, I know that doesn't help. I can't afford more therapy right now (I don't think she'd open up to a stranger anyway). Can anyone offer advice??
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