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Cassie:)Cassie:)
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I completely relate to this. It’s so hard when legitimate information seeking that other people can engage in in a healthy way is a compulsion for us with Health OCD. My biggest piece of advice is to choose a distraction (i love coloring books) and when the thought you will die arises, say outloud “if that happens then I’ll handle it then” . I know that’s scary but try to not reassure yourself. (Btw want to make it VERY clear i am pro vax AND fully understand your fear)
vlrmvlrm
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@ccas6 Thank you for your reply! I will try to do something constructive and not argue with that thought. You’re right it is scary but I will really try not to reassure myself. I am also pro vax, just very scared to take the risk lol. Thank you for the advice.
Cassie:)Cassie:)
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@vmcgee You can do it. I believe in you
vlrmvlrm
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@ccas6 Thank you for your kindness!
Disko Disko
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I don’t have any tricks BUT as someone who has struggled with a cancer diagnosis I can 100000% relate to this. I get stuck in a black hole not even thinking it’s OCD. And then I rely on the internet for information to make me feel better over my doctors who are telling me I am going to be OKAY. I recently went through treatment and for three days in a row I had to go get injections and each day I was sitting there having a panic attack that something bad was going to happen after the injections. I looked up all these possible side effects which was my own fault. I’m young and healthy otherwise and half those side affects are older unhealthier people!! I guess my biggest advice is to just trust your doctor if your worried about the shot maybe just let them know what your worried about and hopefully their answer can ease your mind. Best of luck friend🤍
vlrmvlrm
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@Disko Thank you so much for your comment!!!! Yes that’s exactly what happens to me, I get stuck in a loop of looking up the side effects and thinking I will get every single one. I talked to my cardiologist and they recommended me to get it and of course said severe side effects are extremely rare, which may make another person feel better but not my OCD brain lol. I am going to get it, I’m just having a hard time resisting googling, etc until then. I am trying my hardest though!!!
Disko Disko
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@vmcgee I totally understand. Although hearing that didn’t make me feel any better either I hope this can. The injections I needed had a very rare side effect of stroke and I was NOT having that. The one nurse was super helpful with my nerves and she sat me down and told me you don’t know who got that shot it could have happened one singular time to someone who already had pre existing medical complications that can cause strokes. But one ONE time they are obligated to cover their ass. Your cardiologist isn’t reccomending anything for you where you would truly be at risk for what you are afraid of any person dealing with these side effects most likely had previous heart problems and probably shouldn’t have gotten the shit to begin with.
vlrmvlrm
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@Disko Ugh that’s so great you had a nurse like that to help you out! I do have a heart issue but I have it monitored every year and I think my dr would have advised me to stay away if she thought it was an issue, hopefully anyway lol
Disko Disko
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@vmcgee 10000%!!
AnonymousAnonymous
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Yes I can relate! Health ocd here too. Thanks for sharing. Sometimes it’s nice to know we are not alone.
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