I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing what I’m experiencing right now. So I get like super obsessed with like shows and celebrities where I shut out the whole world and stop doing things I should be doing, and then I like research about them or just watch videos about them. I saw something saying it’s like hyper-focusing I’m wondering if it has something to do with my OCD or anxiety. Does anyone else have this happen to them?
It sounds like a distraction technique/compulsion. To a certain extent, I think we as humans are good at this, I think many of us do this in some form or another- doing anything we can to keep busy or to focus on the things that don't cause distress. But if you are feeling like this is impacting you in a negative way then I would suggest that you seek out treatment to help cope with the thoughts an feelings that could be driving your desire to distract. Best wishes your way.
also check this out:https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/can-distraction-become-a-compulsion
This kind of happens to me when I get depressed about my life and start binge watching a random show and then get emotionally attached to all the characters, I’ve distanced myself away from tv because of it
Thanks for posting and sharing what you are experiencing. I definitely can go down the rabbit hole of researching online after watching a show or reading a book. In my case, I think I do this sometimes as the compulsion of avoidance. With my OCD I struggle with often being unable to make even the slightest decision. Therefore, I sometimes avoid making the decision by going on social media or watching TV etc., anything to distract me from the issue at hand. like most compulsions it may work for a short amount of time, but then once I have to go back to making the decision I’m even less sure what to do. ERP (Exposure and response prevention) therapy Has helped me to gain tools to deal with my obsessions and worries without giving into compulsions. If you are not currently in therapy, please consider reaching out to the NOCD care team for free 15 minute consultation. I wish you all the best in your recovery journey.
Does anyone else experience obsessions regarding a particular person? Where this person kind of takes up a lot of your time and you feel almost addicted to like looking at pictures of them or trying to be like them and stuff? It’s almost like theres a compulsion to find out things about them or see a picture of them or whatever. I usually find that these people are women who I admire (celebrities or people older/more accomplished than I am) and want to be like. I feel like a huge loser and a monster sometimes, and because these people are women it has greatly contributed to my HOCD.? Idk anyone could relate at all to this?
So this is a random question but I’m wondering if any of you guys suffer from this also. Do you guys ever just obsess over things in general? I’ve always been into true crime and recently I’ve been extremely obsessed with the OJ Simpson case. I find it fascinating while I research and learn about cases but I’m wondering if that’s still sort of a compulsion or if it’s something else entirely
Does anyone here have a tendency to fixate particularly on something or someone to the point where it overtakes your entire life? I feel like I can’t live my own life because I’m so invested in the life of someone else. (She is a celebrity.) I just can’t do this anymore. I’ve never heard of anyone having this to the degree and intensity that I do and I feel so alone...
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