niceperson
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- 6y
AnxiousashleyAnxiousashley
- Date posted
- 6y
Yes. Mine severely affect my performance at work. It is extremely hard at times.
nicepersonniceperson
- Date posted
- 6y
How do you deal with it
ladybug123ladybug123
- Date posted
- 6y
I work full time. I have been considering a leave while I do counselling, but so far I am still working. It certainly gets me distracted - like now - from time to time. But I have a pretty supportive boss who knows I am trying my best and believes in me. I think likely my boss is why I haven't taken a leave.
hanniehannie
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- 6y
Sometimes, I’m so busy I don’t even notice my intrusive thoughts. My mind is focused and entertained so I’m more then likely not gonna have them. If it’s slow and I have nothing to do, it becomes a challenge. I’ll get them more but I just remind myself that it’s my brain just trying to give me something to think about. That it’s just my OCD and it’s not me. That usually helps. Sometimes I even try to sing songs or chew gum every time I have an intrusive thought. Just little things will make a difference. Stay strong❤️
pureolifepureolife
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- 6y
Have you heard of the pomodoro technique? It can help deal with the constant distraction of your own mental health and OCD worries. https://lifehacker.com/productivity-101-a-primer-to-the-pomodoro-technique-1598992730 I think many people also find work to be a positive distraction if they can dedicate all of their attention to it and get lost in a flow state. As for dealing with stress at work: take breaks. Take walks. Meditate if there’s a space you can do this (I know tons of people at my work do this, so it’s more socially acceptable, but I get that’s it’s not at every work place.) Put on calming music. Outside of work: take care of yourself. Eat right. Get a good nights rest. Drink in moderation. There’s no silver bullet to it, but a lot of little efforts add up to a much better work day.
CerseiCersei
- Date posted
- 6y
It's my all time dilemma. When I don't work and sit at home all day my OCD gets worse but when I work fulltime it gets worse too. But bills need to be paid.
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