I'm fighting against my ocd. Sometimes I can control my obsesions and other times is an impossible task. The compulsions are easier but when it is about mental compulsions or obsessions is very difficult. Can anyone share his thoughts with me?
Sorry you’re going through this. I can relate. Mental compulsions can be tricky at times. Like when you find yourself ruminating. I know it’s easier said than done. You can acknowledge it and don’t beat yourself up over it. Choose to move on to whatever you’re doing in the present moment. I practice this by allowing myself 5 minutes of rumination then moving on to whatever I was doing in the moment. And if the thoughts come up again I sit with the discomfort and not judge them. Just let them float on. Hope this helps you.
Thank you very much
First - welcome! Ocd is a tricky conniving disorder that does not allow us to win - so I would recommend that instead of fighting against the ocd you take a different approach - an approach used in ERP therapy. Accept the thoughts and do not engage them. When an intrusive thought comes in, acknowledge its existence and do not engage with the thought. In other words, try as best you can not to compulse. This is difficult - and so it takes a lot practice but in time it will get easier. Are you currently in therapy ?
Welcome to the NOCD community, great to have you be part of it. OCD is so hard at times and this is a great supportive environment for those with it and those with loved ones with it. Check out this about mental compulsions:https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/mental-compulsions-the-unseen-battle
Yes. But my compulsions are very weird. They are about not doing anything. I mean stop doing the things that I like until a new day comes. It is like punish myself.
Hi. I’m new here. I’ve had contamination OCD for many years. Hoping to reduce my compulsions and get some of my life back.
Hi Everyone, I am new to the group and was diagnosed with OCD in December 2021. I struggle with harm and relationship OCD. I have limited social/emotional support from my partner (this is a work in progress) and I am trying to do all I can to heal/recover, so I am posting here on the reccomendation of my NOCD therapist. Although I experienced rumination and obsessive thinking for years, intense anxiety and past trauma brought on intrusive thought symptoms several months ago. This is my first time talking openly in a forum like this about my OCD.
Hello! I am new to this app even though I have struggled with OCD almost all my life. I am a college student, almost twenty years old plagued with intrusive thoughts mostly dealing with sexuality and real events. I am happy that I will get to know people who also has OCD and will not make me feel alone. As a starter, how old are ya’ll and how was your experience with this distressful mental illness? I hope all of ya’ll are having a peaceful day 😊
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