irritability

hey everyone, i’m currently struggling a lot with irritability due to my ocd, it causes the need to for me to be very precise about everything. when anything is in the way of that, i get angry. i lash out at my friends and family and i dont know how to be comfortable with things not being perfect. even if someone says a word my ocd doesnt like, i get mad at them. and i also have contamination ocd so when ever someone contaminates something of mine i get very mad. however none of this is their fault, its entirely something i need to work on. if anyone has any tips itd be much appreciated!

Theocdguitarist

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

I'm sorry you are feeling this way, I know it isn't easy. I get very irritable around my bandmates sometimes because they say a lot of things that trigger OCD for me. I think a good place to start is that whenever you feel that aggression/irritation, have a moment of mindfulness where you are with it and you feel it but don't immediately act on it. Another thing that has helped me is changing my perspective on my triggers, especially when they are people. On my best days, I try to see them as the people who will help me expose myself to and overcome OCD. On my worst days, I avoid those people. It's not an easy path, but it is definitely worth walking and I wish you success:)

avocadoluver

Date posted: 2y ago

@Theocdguitarist thats a really good way of looking at it. thank you :)

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Date posted: 7w ago

Irritability

I feel like when I am in the middle of a bad flare up I get super grumpy and easily irritated. I hate it!

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