Does anyone else’s OCD get worse when they’re alone/have time to think? I’m on maternity leave so spending a lot of time on my own and I dread it because I know my OCD will kick in. I used to love my own space but now I hate it 😢
I also used to LOVE alone time until my ocd symptoms intensified and moved into my quiet spaces. Some things like saying no to all excuses to ruminate that my ocd throws at me, and saying yes to structured quiet time (even though you probably didn’t have to structure it before this) have helped me start enjoying this time again! As we keep praciting ERP our symptoms will become more manageable. It is very likely that in time we will find ourselves enjoying alone time just how we used to a feel like our old selves again! You’ve got this!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I’ve dealt that. Yes I used to love my alone time and then I changed. It’s best to keep busy. Read, listen to music, go for a walk, watch a good movie, call someone, love yourself. ❤️ I hear ya though. Let those thoughts come, you can’t prevent them. Just say “ Ok. That’s nice” then continue what you’re doing. I’m trying hard too. You got this, especially as we understand more about OCD. Best wishes. And congratulations on your baby to be❤️❤️💫
@Anonymous Thank you ❤️ I appreciate it xx
Yes! When my bf isn’t around my ROCD/OCD is much worse
Yes I’m stay at home parent and my anxiety has been so much worse. It helps when I get out of the house and do some activities, or keep busy while home.
I absolutely 100% can agree with you. My filling my time with tv etc is somewhat compulsive for me I think because I don't like the down time. I seem to do well at work all day and then come home and feel like I don't know what to do to fill my time so I don't have intrusive thoughts popping in my head. I had to adjust to living alone because my fiance passed away and my kids are grown up. I am so thankful to NOCD and all the help available. Check out the groups available too that has helped me so much. Congratulations on your baby : )
@PAC63 I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️ you’re really doing amazing x
Sorry for your loss❤️. That must have been a tough adjustment.
My OCD/anxiety gets really bad when I’m alone, but sometimes I can’t prevent being alone. I don’t know how to get my mind off of it without others around me
One thing I’ve noticed is when I’m with friends, or talking, or am busy with a task, my ocd (for the most part) settles down. It’s when I’m alone and bored and have really nothing to do is when it gets bad. Anyone else?
OCD worse in fall/winter: Does anyone else's OCD get worse in the fall/wintertime? I think maybe it's the combination of it being shitty and dark outside all the time, and always having to just be in the house. My friends are at college during that time of year too, so basically I just have zero distraction and it gives my brain too much time to overthink and create issues. I used to think I had seasonal affective disorder until I found out I had OCD, but I don't.
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