Hmias
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LowellTLowellT
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- Date posted
- 2y
My understanding is that for you social media is a compulsion. That when something happens that causes anxiety social media is what brings you relief for a time. One thing I felt I needed to do is “confess” or “apologize” to my wife. So my NOCD councilor said cut back on doing those. So when something happens and I feel the need to do those, I let the anxiety be there I don’t confess or apologize and I get on with my day. It is a matter of letting my brain know that the message it is sending me is a false alarm. With OCD we have to retrain our brain. See what it is that triggers you to go to social media. Then. continue on with your day without going to social media for a certain length of time. I know it’s hard to not give into the compulsions that bring temporary relief, but the more we put off compulsions today will make OCD easier to deal with next week. I know you can do it. The only real difference between you and me is what triggers us. Is it difficult to say “No” to OCD yes. Is it worth it to say “No” to OCD? Absolutely. I know you can do it 👍.
Brooke.1234Brooke.1234
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- 2y
@LowellT Thank you so much!!
LowellTLowellT
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- 2y
I understand how you feel. I don’t know if you still do things you enjoy even though you have anxiety. It’s important we don’t let OCD tell us what to do. OCD will always take the next minute or event if we let it. We have to let OCD know we don’t care about the messages it’s sending us. Make the choice to do something you enjoy even if you have anxiety. The more you do that the less control anxiety will have over you. I have to make sure I do that even if my OCD is getting in the way. Is it hard yes - is it worth it Absolutely! I know you can do it 👍.
Brooke.1234Brooke.1234
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- 2y
@LowellT Whenever I get bad anxiety I feel like I hide in my phone and just go through social media all day causing another problems in my life. Do you have any opinions on what I should do ?
MyLifeIsOCDMyLifeIsOCD
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- 2y
Same 😔
Brooke.1234Brooke.1234
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- 2y
Same. Head always in the clouds.
Brooke.1234Brooke.1234
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- 2y
But!
Brooke.1234Brooke.1234
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We’re gonna get better everyday with practice!
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