hbrown29
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Checking in
Hey, how is everyone doing tonight? I’m feeling pretty anxious, but would love to hear from y’all?
hbrown29hbrown29
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I feel that. A few nights ago my throat felt a bit off and I started spiraling. But that is good though you are attempting to relax, despite some anxiety.😊
DevinBehlingDevinBehling
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Helping and talking to people on this app benefits me a lot. I didn't think it would amount to anything but using my knowledge and experience with OCD for other people is almost relaxing. Kind of like, "at least it was good for something". You know?
hbrown29hbrown29
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@DevinBehling I totally get what you mean!
Fs144Fs144
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I’m also feeling anxious but today I went out for the first time Inawhile and I’m really proud of myself but I been struggling with intrusive thoughts but today when I got them I just told my self thoughts are just thoughts i just hope they start happening less They happen to everyone talk to or hangout that’s why I been isolating myself
DevinBehlingDevinBehling
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@Anonymous That's great!
hbrown29hbrown29
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@Anonymous That is awesome you went out! You should feel proud, I’m proud too! Way to go😊. I have also been struggling with intrusive thoughts myself, and the past couple days I just couldn’t shake it out of my mind that I need to let the thought sit there and eventually it will pass. Sometimes I get so in my thoughts I don’t know what is even happening in convos with other people too.
Fs144Fs144
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@hbrown29 Yes but now it's horrible again it's like a loop
PPittsPPitts
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I’m anxious tonight too. Didn’t exercise today but the of feeling in my tongue has my mind going…. Tryin to help others on this app and relax.
NicaNica
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I hurt my knee so I took sprain and I’m hoping for the best 😂
hbrown29hbrown29
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@Nica I hope your knee is doing much better now!
hbrown29hbrown29
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It’s a tiring loop. I started to feel somewhat better last night, and so far it’s somewhat under control (as of now). But it comes and goes depending on the hour of the day too.
Fs144Fs144
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I'm going to see a therapist tomorrow and how should I tell them about my intrusive thoughts she is not an ocd therepist
hbrown29hbrown29
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Hmm. That is a good question. I would definitely tell them that these thoughts and urges are troubling you and how it is showing up in your life. I know today when I met with my therapist I told her the themes my thoughts revolves around and how distressing it was and how it impacted my life, in terms of like social life and happiness levels, school work, etc. however I’m sure whatever you want to share with the therapist is perfect too. I know that the therapist I see is through this app, are you seeking to see someone through this app that does specialize in ocd?
Fs144Fs144
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No I don't have money for it
hbrown29hbrown29
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@Anonymous I was also recommended a workbook and a book from a different OCD specialist before I was recommended to this service. Once I get back from my classes, I can send the names of it. I got it for cheap I believe through Amazon. I haven’t attempted to use the workbook yet, but I plan on doing so soon. It has an activity where you write down what you are obsessing over and then starts to give recommendations and tools to utilize to help with the relentless OCD cycle. There’s many more activities that’s just one of them! That could be of use?
hbrown29hbrown29
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@Anonymous The work book was called Getting Over OCD A 10-step workbook for taking back your life. It’s by Jonathan Abramowitz. I haven’t used it much yet, but I will start eventually. And then the other book is called Freedom from obsessive compulsive disorder updated edition by Jonathan Grayson
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