Dissociation

Do any of you guys have depersonalization as well as Harm ocd too? I absolutely hate it because I’m almost constantly in atleast a small state of depersonalization and then when I have those thoughts it makes me feel as if theres two different people inside me or what if I actually am wanting to do those things and when I’m depersonalized its the real me ??? I’m so scared. Sometimes my family who I love and adore look like strangers to me as well😞

Username: InittooInittoo

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

It’s going to get better. Trust me. Just keep seeking help, keep trying to get better. What worked for me was a mix of prescriptions and ERP therapy. Hope this helps 🙂

Username: Cute.As.DucksCute.As.Ducks

Date posted: 1y ago

Yes this is me sometimes like you look around and it seems fake seems like a video game? Are you in therapy? Do you have anyone you can talk to that you trust? First and for most reading my Bible and praying knowing I have a Father who wants to hear from me gives me my peace during times like this ❤️ What you are experiencing is your brain trying to give you a break from all the stress and anxiety you have going on, your brain makes things look unreal. It’s a safety mechanism your brain does! I ask if you have someone to talk to because it makes the world of a difference. The fact you’re worried about these thoughts shows you’re not crazy and that you don’t like the harm ocd thoughts.

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

@Mamax2 well thats nice to hear, i love reassurance knowing im not crazy because after a while of these thoughts its hard to tell:(. and luckily i have an amazing mother i tell everything to, even things that may make her feel weird but i do it so someone knows, and i have therapy once a week and a psychiatrist ever 8 weeks. Even with all this help that I’m very thankful for, I still feel like I’m sinking at times😣 and i haven’t started reading the bible(yet) but the last 3 weeks I have been praying every night before bed !

Username: TheocdguitaristTheocdguitarist

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

Last year, I had days/weeks where I felt dissociated or depersonalized the entire time. Since I began my ERP journey, both have been lessening. It's crazy, because I never thought I would be able to say this, but I realized that I haven't depersonalized or dissociated for weeks now. ERP has helped me so much

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

@Theocdguitarist I’m so excited its been good for you, it gives me some hope too

Username: Scc08Scc08

Date posted: 1y ago

I have before and it was HORRIBLE! I didnt know who i was and was triggered by myself :( I’m sorry you are going through this too, and just want you to know that you are not alone! I do want to let you know that time does heal :) I am not recovered and am still attacked by intrusive thoughts daily, but at least my days are better than a year ago where I was literally crying every single day. Now although I do have anxiety still, I’m at least able to carry out usual activities 🥺

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

@Scc08 I’m ready for the day I can say the same💜 I’m glad you’ve gotten to where its bearable

Username: jessicabellomy

Date posted: 5y ago

How do you guys deal with depersonalization as a result of existential OCD? I normally go through phases of OCD tendencies, and my last one was centered on ROCD - I guess the distress of that theme has caused me to dissociate whenever the intrusive thoughts get too much. It just hurts when I look at my boyfriend (or even other people around me new) and my brain tells me they’re not real, or I don’t know them at all. I’m not sure how to experience it without simply crying. Any help would be appreciated.

Relationship OCD

Username: reb

Date posted: 2y ago

depersonalization

do people with ocd also experience derealisation/depersonalization? i feel it very often and sometimes i fear that i have bdp. i was diagnosed with ocd but i feel very uncertain

Username: Newuser90

Date posted: 1y ago

Scared/disconnected

I struggle with harm ocd ( and other themes) but hocd is ruining my life!!! It’s directed towards my kids mainly my 6 year old son. I literally have intrusive thought all day!!! I feel so disconnected, this happened to me before when I look at him it’s like don’t “recognize him” I also feel that way towards myself when I look in the mirror. This past week every time I look in the mirror I just have hate towards myself. I’m absolutely miserable!!! The smallest things trigger me!!! I’m trying erp and “accepting thoughts” I feel like at first it was working but now I’m back in this vicious circle!! I feel lost I feel hopeless I feel scared I feel worthless It just feels like I’m losing my mind!!

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