Does anyone have a spike in their anxiety and ocd symptoms now that winter weather is coming (in the northern hemisphere). I was fine all summer and proud of how far I’d come but now my anxiety is spiking and I feel like I’m spiraling.
I’m right there with ya. Seasonal affective disorder is a real thing and must be accounted for as well. It’s that much more important to stay on top of exercise, sleep, and other daily routines…that’s what has helped me during the winter months. Are you an outdoorsy person as well?
@TrackStarNick I am! So the cold weather really drives me wild lol. I miss warm summer days
100% feel you! I find it's awful every year at this time... I try my best to go for a run a couple times outdoors a week and I do tan in a tanning bed 2x a month (I know not great) and it would probably be better like shorter times for More frequency. I'm also considering in a renovation with lots of good lighting in the basement where I spend a lot of alone time trying to relax (mostly ruminate and can't relax lol ugh) and I think if you can change your scenery that's the best. Pls keep posted on progress 😊
@Bald Is Beautiful Ooooph that really impacted me during peak lockdown time in 2020 - being stuck in the same spot. It is better now that I’m back to working in person a bit. Changing scenery really does help. Thanks for reaching out 💕 I’m always reminded at this time of year that I need to use my tools again and be consistent with them so I can keep the spikes lower.
Awh that's great you're back in person and getting more interaction, I thinks that's so helpful for a lot of us!! And yes this time of year i think we all need to remind ourselves what we need and try and fill the gaps where we can with all of what you said 😊
Hi guys! I’m new to the community and I’ve recently received my OCD diagnosis (tho I’ve known about it since childhood). I’ve been somewhat spiraling lately as I wait for my first ERP session (hooray!) I was just wondering if any of you guys have received ERP for existential OCD and if it was successful? My existential OCD compulsions are more so mental and have been affecting me in the sense of dream/memory flashbacks and giving me a sort of “uncanny” feeling about everything around me. Any advice is appreciated! Thank you❤️
Im having a OCD specifically contamination OCD flare up all month and I don’t want to feel this way going into March, I’ve thrown out clothes, towels, stayed up for hours doing compulsions, washed my hands till they crack and bleed, I have washing pilling up cause I’m so overwhelmed by all the extra things I’ve added cause I thought it was contaminated. It’s completely draining me to the point where I’ve become sleep deprived and are avoiding part of my home because they are deemed contaminated to me…I only moved in a few months ago, I had a roach problem and using baits and insecticides really messed with my ocd too. anyone have any tips or tricks to make this easier? I wasn’t doing this bad in January :( thankyou in advance :)
Whenever anyone starts to feel like their thoughts are less triggering or they feel a moment of happiness/ relief OCD tells you that you want the thoughts back or you actually like having the thoughts and maybe thats just the person I really am? I feel like im going insane😢
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