Why are my OCD symptoms much less severe at night? It's been that way since 2003. Certainly there is some neurological explanation? Perhaps if I find out why night time is less strenuous I can tap into that during the day?
I’m like this too. My former psychiatrist told me it’s because it’s quieter and less chaotic at night than in the day. So when my surroundings are calm, I feel calm and I have more control over my thoughts and emotions.
This is something i've always wondered too. Most of the mornings i wake up with severe anxiety and throughout the day it stays there. But in the evenings, my anxiety starts to decrease. It's like i'm two different person in the morning and in the evening.
Yep, Jekyll and Hyde for sure. It's like I don't even have OCD at night.
Same. My therapist said that as you use your energy throughout the day, anxiety eventually dies down. Anxiety feeds off our energy. Hence why it’s important to eat when you can. If not, make sure to have a protein shake or something in you. Personally for me, it’s hard to eat because of anxiety, so I have to get some shakes in me first, open up my stomach, and eat. But it all comes down to energy lowering throughout the day.
Yeah I feel that too. Like before I’m going to bed or if I’m hanging out with friends the thoughts aren’t as strong but during the day they get REALLY bad