does anybody else experience more OCD like symptoms when they feel as though their life is getting out of control or a big change happened? when I feel as though things are getting out of control, I obsess over the things that I can’t control. Such as food, cleanliness, and the list goes on and on I’m sure you would understand.
absolutely. I had started entering the recovery phase last month, but since the woman I loved started seeing someone else and my best friend is leaving on a religious mission, things have gotten difficult again. OCD thrives on trying to make uncertain things certain
@Theocdguitarist I have never thought of ocd in that light. Thank you. Making things uncertain feel certain. I really like how you worded that.
Absolutely. I recently started a new job and my ocd/anxiety flared up. But i think it’s starting to dissipate as I get settled in. I send you my blessings.
@Tonyy you too❤️
Yes, when you have more stress in your life, your mental illnesses will start to act up more. That’s why therapist always recommend lowering your stress levels in any way you can because it will make things worse if you have stress that you’re not handling correctly.
Mine stemmed from that I think. I moved to a different part of the country, got a new job and was on the right track. Worked out, cooked dinner every night, was feeling good. Think I pushed myself too hard and the house of cards came crashing down. I had intrusive thoughts about a past event and didn't understand it, the urges are almost completely gone but the rumination is what's keeping it alive. I remind myself not to ruminate but it scares me so much
@A person 1 I feel the same way. I am usually able to hold it back and convince myself “it’s okay, fresh start” and then one thing sends me spiraling because everything is new and different and now “nothing is the way it’s supposed to be it’s all wrong”
@A person 1 I also do get scared when overthinking past events and it does put me in the same place if i dissect enough. One thing that has helped me is journaling.
@kimberlybasler I journal a lot. Honestly when it hit it sent me through a loop. I had a constant urge to like... Bite people? Idk, it was a bizzare feeling that really really scared me. Realizing it's purely physiological is a huge factor I think, because it's like sometimes it's out of your control. Imo my bodies way of saying hey, you're pushing me too hard and we haven't truly done anything we've enjoyed in a while so unless we get a break, I'm going to fight my way out. I also have some traumatic history but I don't want it to run my life so as I come out I'm trying to process that as well
@A person 1 Wow I feel like you were really conscious about your OCD. I’ve never met anybody who struggles with it and the way you explain it is amazing. I’m definitely going to write that down. I think that that’s a really good step in recognizing and identifying my emotions.
@kimberlybasler Believe me it's no where near figured out I think haha, I'm an engineer by trade so I try to figure things out which imo is detrimental because like, a lot of the time figuring stuff out is the no no part of it. Figure out your emotions and your past, don't listen to the narrative that OCD is trying to push on you. Which for me, I value being a trustworthy person and I'm terrified of jail, so that's what mine has clinged onto. But also, with seasonal depression, you lose almost all your foresight so while you're brain is trying to navigate that it shows you exactly what you don't want. Which sucks. Wish I wasn't in this but it is what it is. Figure out your true emotions forsure but don't listen to the intrusive thoughts, because it will try to spin a narrative. And make you even more depressed
@A person 1 Exactly. You said it perfectly. I struggle with is the most. Especially with being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Seasonal depression, really hits me too. You really do seem like a genuinely nice person. It’s hard to connect with people who don’t understand. Thank you for replying to my threads.
@kimberlybasler Of course!! Best of luck to you ❤️
I find life stress really kicks up my OCD. FYI if food is one of your issues you may want to check out ARFID info if it’s relevant
Hey guys! So I struggle with OCD, especially harm, relationship and moral stuff and I am somewhat recovered now. However, my current girlfriend has started showing signs of OCD but it’s abou5 something I don’t know much about so I wanted to see if anyone on here had thoughts about it. She is constantly thinking about food (when to eat it, what is healthy, what is too much, what is too little) and controls the thoughts by giving in and controlling her entire day around food. She don’t really know the feeling of being full. She never starved herself and always eats, but then she feels extremely guilty afterwards. Her thoughts do have to do a lot with her body image and not gaining weight but also not losing any either. Does this sound like ocd or an eating disorder?
I have the thought of what if I lose control and do something out of my control like scream for no reason or yelling in a store or just blurting stuff out that’s not in my control and it causes so much anxiety and causes me to feel weird. I always think I’m on the edge of losing control of myself and it’s exhausting living like this. Any tips?
This list by ai gives a good summary of my symptoms. Does it resemble OCD or is it something else? 1. Compulsions (OCD-specific behaviors): • Feeling the need to flex or contract muscles an even number of times, equally on both sides of your body. • Needing to reverse actions (for example, if you roll your eyes or trace a line with your finger, you feel compelled to do it again in the exact opposite way). 2. Intrusive Thoughts (OCD-specific ruminations): • Daydreaming about people you care about getting hurt (e.g., school shooting, injury, or kidnapping). • Sometimes feeling like you might want something bad to happen to someone you find attractive—possibly because of a desire to help or save them, though it’s confusing. • These thoughts can sometimes provide a twisted sense of relief while remaining distressing and confusing. 3. Sexual Orientation OCD: • Experiencing confusion or doubt about your sexual orientation. 4. Contamination Thoughts: • Feeling like things are contaminated, especially after touching something gross. 5. Sensory Compulsions: • Feeling the need to smell your hand after touching areas like your ear or hair. 6. ADHD-like Symptoms / Additional Observations: • Fidgeting or moving your legs when standing or sitting.
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