anonymousN
- Date posted
- 6y
ocdsucksbuttocdsucksbutt
- Date posted
- 6y
I’m also on a trip, it’s been a hella hard time and I’m still working on trying not to let it ruin me as I’ve heard from people here that gave me hope that it’s been getting better for them, it’s ruined most of my time here but I’ll recommend you stay busy with doing things you love, and if something triggers your ocd, accept it and let it linger. I know the bad feeling stays but that’s the start of recovery. You got this:)
moheleinmohelein
- Date posted
- 6y
My ocd tends to flare up before a big moment or something that is important. What I do is relax the more you think and obsess about the perfect trips the more you will try to make the thoughts go away in time for your trip the more they will come. Focus on now and what you can do in this moment. What I tell myself is when ocd flares up before an big or important moment that means that ocd knows what is at stake, it will try to do whatever it takes to make sure that you do not have victory in you moment or any moment
moheleinmohelein
- Date posted
- 6y
Take a minuet to focus on you. You are safe, nothing bad is going to happen. You are far from alone. Do something you love to pick you back up, I know it’s hard to get going but once you do it feels better. Try not to focus on feelings as much as what the truth is:)
anonymousNanonymousN
- Date posted
- 6y
Hey thanks , I’m trying not to believe anything it’s saying and stay logical but there is a small part of me that’s a little scared
anonymousNanonymousN
- Date posted
- 6y
I’m trying so hard but I feel so alone and hopeless honestly.
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