Anonymous
- Date posted
- 6y
lehamleham
- Date posted
- 6y
I mentally place these thoughts into the same box labeled ‘ocd tactics’! We are often so blind the the way ocd can manipulate us, simply because it IS us. However when you take one step back, observe it from an unbiased and un-judgmental point of view (instead of falling back into the same addictive routine we are used to, of freaking out and figuring out) then you are able to confidentially say, “Aha! And here is another one. Caught ya!” And then move right along with your day, with no bartering. You don’t need to answer to this. To ocd. I’m glad for you that you’re working hard towards recovery!!! Me too, friend!
yapperyapper
- Date posted
- 6y
It just means that the therapy is doing its thing if it has made your problems seem trivial to you. Just think of it as you're recovering but the OCD is on its last legs and if you're strong enough you can overcome this last hurdle. Good luck with your OCD, hope you overcome them :).
JennyJJennyJ
- Date posted
- 6y
It happened to me. I had been doing amazing and then I said to myself: "but why all the drama? Why would I lose my mind over something which wasn't true?" it was a catch question, because what I answered was that it must have been true to some extent. It sent me back to doing compulsions. Now I don't try to answer that question, I just go like" whatever, it wasn't in my control, and it doesn't need figuring out" and try to shrug it off
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 6y
Thanks for the thoughtful answer and advice. Its been helpful talking to other people with similar problems!
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