cmac1339
- Date posted
- 2y
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I’ve never thought that it could get this convincing. But here we are.
annabanana8annabanana8
- Date posted
- 2y
it is literal torture
OneDayAtATimeOneDayAtATime
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
It can be tough but you must keep trying, time and effort, do not hope for it to end but rather enjoy the current moment
Casie DavidCasie David
- Date posted
- 2y
Hang in there friend! As convincing as it is, it's all the same bully underneath that mask. Don't let OCD tell you it's anything otherwise.
hellopeoplehellopeople
- User type
- NOCD Alumni
- Date posted
- 2y
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Ocd really does convince us- but it all based on feelings. Try to sit through this and be uncertain 🙏
Emily CruceEmily Cruce
- User type
- Member advocate
- Date posted
- 2y
I'm so sorry to hear that OCD is convincing you that your intrusive thoughts are real. You are definitely not alone, I felt that way before I started ERP therapy! Have you been able to see an ERP therapist yet?
cmac1339cmac1339
- Date posted
- 2y
@Emily Cruce Yeah i need to get back into therapy definitely
AnonymousAnonymous
- User type
- Staff
- Date posted
- 2y
I feel for you right now. I know that in the moment it can feel so real. Remember though, thoughts and feelings are often inaccurate. Especially when you have OCD. Please know that you are not alone in this, so many people have been where you are an have gotten through it, you can too. Check out this as well: https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/why-ocd-feels-so-real
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