Boss34
- Date posted
- 2y
Answer please?
Why does my ocd seem to be geared towards my older son? He’s a great son, ect, love him With my life, why does it seem I think stuff about him the most, and he’s named after me, I don’t get it?
Jeffrey Jeffrey
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
I am sorry that you are having a hard time. Ocd is distressful and it takes all that we have that is dear to us and tries to destroy it. Since you clearly cherish your son, ocd will definitely attack him. If you didn’t value your son, ocd would not choose him to go after. It sucks but keep in mind OCD is a liar. Period.
Boss34Boss34
- Date posted
- 2y
Yes true, my saving Grace is it comes and goes, o know it’s not true, and GOD knows the real me , thank you for the reply
KillianKillian
- User type
- NOCD Alumni
- Date posted
- 2y
I’m sorry your OCD is latching onto your son. You are definitely not alone. It’s so tough when our obsessions surround our loved ones…it may help to remember that there’s often no rhyme or reason to our obsessions, beyond what Jeffrey said about OCD attacking our values/things that are important to us. This is just OCD’s way of trying to get your attention! The more we obsess about “why” this is and try to resist the thoughts, the more distress we’ll feel in the long run. The best thing we can do in these moments is to remember that that’s just the name of the game with OCD, and the fears themselves aren’t the issue. How we respond is the issue. We can respond with non-engagement no matter what the content of the fears! Are you working with an ERP therapist already?
Boss34Boss34
- Date posted
- 2y
Killian, thanks for the response, I’ve never been to a doctor about OCD, maybe I just have weird brain circuits, lol, but I’m pretty sure it’s OCD. I’ve always had tics since I was a kid, I’m 60, those little things are no big deal, but thoughts eat me up, especially knowing they’re the opposite of who I really am. They come and go, and I can feel when they’re here, and when gone… just strange …I’m very lucky my wife is great, she’s the most understanding one in this world , that’s all I have for now lol
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