Perfect Imperfectionist
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- 2y
Tips/Advise
When you are having anxiety and feel like you’re losing your freaking mind what should you do? Ugh! Been obsessing for almost 24 hours now!
RaydalizRaydaliz
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- 2y
Breathing helps and getting distracted with workout
dcad97dcad97
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
I totally feel that. Last Saturday I had a very long freak out moment because my husband made a joke that triggered me. I could not let it go and started obsessing about what it means about me and whether or not he loves me. Lasted almost all day. Tbh sometimes there’s not a perfect answer just be kind to yourself and practice self compassion. Maybe journal and spend some time in nature 🤍
Perfect ImperfectionistPerfect Impe...
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- 2y
@dcadmus97 Glad you can relate! Sorry you had a tough and rough day as well. I am right now. Trying to be okay. What is self compassion? I should try maybe journaling. Nature is awesome! Thank you for your help!
DeedeemaeDeedeemae
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- 2y
I meditate! It helps for awhile!!
Perfect ImperfectionistPerfect Impe...
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- 2y
I feel like crying! I’m so overwhelmed! I had an obsession I cannot figure out, what I said or did is not rememberable. I know I’m not supposed to, but I hate anxiety, the not knowing, and scary feelings! I keep being told I am strong enough! 😩
RaydalizRaydaliz
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- 2y
You are strong! I know how it feels, I get stuck in that place a lot too. You will be ok, it will pass. If I get an attack closer to bedtime I will just put aside whatever Im doing for the day, take a warm shower, drink tea, and watch something until I fall asleep.
Perfect ImperfectionistPerfect Impe...
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- 2y
@Raydaliz Thank you so much! It’s an awful feeling huh? I have been trying to accept more and not do what I feel I have to do with OCD! It’s really tough. Or the anxiety is really awful and know it will pass I pray. Good things to do. I have anxiety right now laying in bed after being triggered. Thank you so much for your help!
SilviaRodriguezSilviaRodriguez
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- 2y
I cry a lot I think that helps me, like I let myself feeling whatever my body needs, anxious, sad, alone…for a couple of minutes and then I pick up myself and try my best, sometimes it needs to take two ot three chances because not every time I try to pick up myself works but I try my best
Perfect ImperfectionistPerfect Impe...
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@SilviaRodriguez That is amazing, you’re very strong! Keep going! I know we all can do this! People who don’t know what we go through can sometimes judge or make fun of us! But they never truly know how strong we all are! Anxiety from OCD is the worst part for me. So therefore is OCD or anxiety is equally as awful? Thank you and stay strong!
rosegolden143rosegolden143
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- 2y
does this involve a false memory?
Perfect ImperfectionistPerfect Impe...
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- 2y
@rosegolden143 I dunno to be honest! Thank you for your reply back though!
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