I really honestly believe this isn’t ocd and that I’m just loosing my dang mind! Each day that goes by it seems to get worse idk what to do anymore I woke up from a panic attack on top of racing thoughts 😥😭
It may be really hard to do right now, but it could potentially be helpful to embrace the uncertainty around not knowing if it’s OCD. Try saying something like, “I’m feeling anxious because idk if it’s OCD, I can’t be 100% certain it is, I embrace that uncertainty and am willing to live with it happily.” Sit with those uncomfortable feelings without compulsions for as long as you can. Over time, for me, it got easier and less anxiety producing. I highly suggest getting a therapist and doing ERP if you can!
@Anon. I will for sure try this! Thank you. Also it scares me because I don’t think I do compulsions that’s another reason I kind of have doubts but I can definitely try this
@Aaanonymous What is ruminating exactly sorry if that’s a stupid question 😅
@Aaanonymous Omg well I know i do that almost all day!! Wow I didn’t even realize that’s part of a compulsion 😬
@linds123 Compulsions can be subtle and more difficult to pick out, especially when they’re mental and not physical. Usually something done in an attempt to help ease anxiety. For me, with time and practice, they became easier to pick out!
@Aaanonymous Thank you 🙏
@Anon. Yes! It’s hard very hard to figure what’s a compulsion when it’s all mental that’s why I questioned for a long time now if it’s ocd which I’m starting to realize more and more it’s definitely ocd but my ocd brain of course won’t let me accept that but I’m working on it! Lol
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