Since I’m relatively new diagnosed with OCD the natural thing to do is get as much information as possible. However, I found myself spending hours and hours searching about OCD. I think I have a good understanding and tools so I need to just stop and do the therapy work. Anyone else experiencing this?
Oh my gosh yes! Same here, as well as listening to podcast about ocd over and over! It’s true, anything can become a compulsion 😀
It wasn’t until starting therapy under NOCD did I come to realize all the researching (googling, library, etc.) were just compulsions. These days I continue to educate myself and practice what I’ve learned from ERP.
@Dee C Do you still search? I mean we still need to function right? My therapist said to stop if I find myself just searching for no reason.
@Hopeful soul I’ve stopped searching and mostly like to listen to the NOCD webinars or The OCD Stories. For OCD, I find sticking to less than a handful of sources is enough for me. Stay strong!!!
Definitely. Researching can be fun and helpful, but too much can be like going in a room full of mirrors—endless paths going nowhere indefinitely.
@CEH1984 This is such a great analogy 🤌😭
I read way too much into things looking foe something to make me feel better. I had to stop researching myself.
@jemcu812 I’m currently reading a book called “is Fred in the refrigerar”. It’s about someone who grew up experiencing ocd. I like because I identify myself with the author and makes me feel not alone dealing with this.
I have antisapatory<sp> OCD. When my mind is calm, I'll then start, wow, my intrusive thoughts aren't there. Then, the rumination starts all over again, it's awful
@jemcu812 Interesting! I think I have that too. I’ve tried to stop me from doing that by reading a book, cleaning or going to the store.
@Hopeful soul I try all sorts of things too, ocd is relentless.
I'll check out Fred 8n the refrigerator. Funny name.