- Username
- mpopla28
- Date posted
- 1y ago
News
Does anyone get extremely triggered by news stories, specially the recent Idaho events? Today really triggered my ocd and I’m scared to sleep etc cuz I’m convinced someone is after me just like those stories
- Username
- MacyLouWhoMacyLouWho
- Date posted
- 1y ago
No I feel you. I have been the same way since the Idaho killing. I’ve had nightmares about that and I have had consistent nightmares about school sh00tings because of the news. I’ve learned to turn it off and turn on breaking news reports on my phone so I am able to know what’s going on but make sure it doesn’t trigger me. But it’s easier said than done. I literally can’t go to school sometimes because I’m so scared. I hate the world we live in.
- Username
- EmilyCruceEmilyCruce
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y ago
You are not alone! I also use to get very distressed watching the news but now I see it as an ERP opportunity. Unfortunately “bad” things will always be on the news so changing your mindset to seeing it as an opportunity to use response prevention can be helpful. Whenever I see the news now and have intrusive thoughts - I use “maybe, maybe not” statements or agree with the intrusive thoughts. It can help stop that rumination process that wants to occur. You may want to give it a try!
- Username
- kennamonkkennamonk
- Date posted
- 1y ago
Yessss every time I hear about a bad event I get so much anxiety!
- Username
- AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 1y ago
Yeah I haven’t slept in 4 days
- Username
- AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 1y ago
I have a therapy appointment tomorrow for this reason & I’ll share tips!!
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- Date posted
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- Date posted
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- Date posted
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