Help!!

Hey all.. I'm on my journey to recovery and many themes that I used to struggle with don't bother me as much anymore. HOWEVER, I still have intrusive thoughts on a daily basis- they could be about literally anything. I'm confused as to why this is happening. Here's my understanding of OCD- people usually have specific themes and the thoughts present themselves over and over because you keep REACTING to them. your brain is like "this is a threat- I should show you the thought so you can defend yourself against this perceived threat". This I understand. BUT- these thoughts don't even seem to be following a particular theme- I just have random intrusive thoughts pop up all throughout the day. Why is this still happening? And will they ever subside? Please help me with this, I could really use some insight. Thanks

Username: SophieSnow

Date posted: 109d ago

I just don't understand why the intrusive thoughts are still bouncing around. What is my brain attempting to do? And how will they ever subside?

Username: Nica

Date posted: 109d ago

Every single person has intrusive thoughts. You can’t get rid of them; they’ll always be there as human beings, no matter if you have OCD or not. Just let them be and don’t pay them any attention.

Username: SophieSnow

Date posted: 109d ago

@Nica I know but I have a higher frequency... that jumps themes and I don't get why

Username: Nica

Date posted: 109d ago

@SophieSnow Because you have OCD. It’s that’s simple. We have even more than usual because we pay attention to them and OCD produces more even if we pay attention to one in particular for a mere second.