A lot of times my OCD tells me to look at people, sometimes twice or sometimes four times (always an even number). I did this today and the person caught me looking and I immediately looked down and felt a short wave of anxiety in my stomach. My brain is telling me I did something really wrong and that I shouldn’t have been looking especially since I’m in a relationship. Can anyone relate or give advice? Anything will help.
not the same but I used to do this. & then even after you’ve been caught, your brain still tells you to look again.
@HL31601 Yes exactly!! That’s what happened to me today.
OCD is a manipulating lier. It will say “do this compulsion and you’ll be fine” we do the compulsion and feel fine for a short time till the next time. It is like trying to quench your thirst with salt water. It will need never happen. No matter what OCD traits we have. Then if we do them or are caught doing them we feel shame. There is only one thing to say to OCD and that is “No”. Don’t give into the compulsion. I know you can do this 👍. Believe me, I know it is hard at times and just consumes our thoughts and emotions. I have had OCD since my twenties and now I’m 62. OCD never said, “I’m set for the week, no compulsions are needed now. Keep up the work of saying “No” to OCD.
