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
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.
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!
Yessss every time I hear about a bad event I get so much anxiety!
Yeah I haven’t slept in 4 days
I have a therapy appointment tomorrow for this reason & I’ll share tips!!
does anyone else get really triggered when watching stuff to do with serial killers, p3dos, r@pists etc. I literally start to compare myself and check to see if i share any qualities with them. Ita really scary cause i really like this show Criminal minds, and i absolutely adore the characters, but its hard watching something i like cause of all the g0re and stuff. Not to mention all the thoughts that are convincing me i like the horrible stuff. Someone tell me if tou relate..
Guys for the past couple of hours ive been spiraling! I wad researching and came across this harm ocd article question that has been worrying me. The title was "im scared of hurting someone when I'm mad. Can i trust myself?" And I was thinking "hey that's what ive been worried about for the past several months!" I even AVOID being angry. Im scared of it bc I get a lot of thoughts and I'm hyperaware of my hands and feel them tingly! Last time i tensed so hard to stay still as possible bc I was so so nervous from my thoughts and my hand twitched which made me SPIRAL. I never want to cause harm! And i always start crying after an argument bc the thoughts are so so scary! Anyway I got afraid bc the article said "research has shown that people with ocd don't struggle with impulse control- so if you find yourself intensely worried you could do harm based on the intrusive thoughts or urges you have, it's likely something else is going on." THAT SENTENCE HAS LEFT ME WITH A TON OF ANXIETY! Its so bad, my appetite is gone! I'm scared does this mean I don't have ocd and should be seriously concerned?!
Curious.... the news has been terribly distressing for me and has stirred up OCD. Compulsive rumination and checking (news stories) are my go-to when OCD is triggered. Today, I purposely did not listen to my news podcast as I do every morning. I feel better-ish. Is this avoidance, or is this self care? Would continuing to listen to a podcast be exposure with response prevention applied to the compulsions that go with it? Thanks in advance!
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