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- MossMate
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- 1y ago
Alcohol
Does anyone with OCD abstain from alcohol or anything that alters your present state for fear their thoughts will manifest? Anyone avoid being vulnerable for that reason as well
Does anyone with OCD abstain from alcohol or anything that alters your present state for fear their thoughts will manifest? Anyone avoid being vulnerable for that reason as well
I seem to be okay with mild to moderate drinking, but if I get drunk my OCD gets majorly triggered and it takes a while to get back to normal. I think it is best for me to avoid it all together.
I quit drinking a month ago because the day after drinking I was having terrible OCD triggers (I have health related themes). I also knew I was drinking to avoid some of the OCD feelings so I was using it for the wrong reasons.
Not for those reasons, no. I just don’t like the taste of most alcoholic beverages.
I do. Ill have a beer occasionally because I really like the taste of a good craft beer. But even that I want to quit. It doesn’t help me in the least bit mentally and I get a headache after like one beer. I’m 28 and my college days are over lol. Im a lot more comfortable in my own skin and don’t need liquid courage. It’s just not fun anymore tbh. I started drinking when I was like 15 and always thought sobriety was kinda dorky. But now I realize I was just insecure. Sobriety is a great way to live more intentionally and in the present. And you just feel healthy, like you aren’t posing your body and mind. I mean it’s your one life and body, gotta treat it with respect
I noticed drinking makes me feel anxious idk if it’s ocd related though
absolutely! i do have other factors for not consuming alcohol but that is definitely one reason!!!
I drank occasionally with my friends and I didn’t mind it, but I don’t anymore bc I’m on medication. I’ve never been drunk before but I have smoked cannabis and I hated being intoxicated, so I’m assuming alcohol would have a similar effect too.
Yes exactly that’s why I will never black out. Which is probably for the best!
Yes! Never drank or used drugs, but I get really scared to do it bc I'm afraid I'll do something terrible.
I quit drinking during the pandemic because I realized 1.) I only enjoyed drinking socially 2.) I enjoyed being active and not feeling run down when I worked out after imbibing and 3.) I was in more control of my ocd and depression. It’s a personal choice and it’s becoming a lot easier to go out and find zero alcohol options now a days so I haven’t looked back. On the odd occasion (maybe 1/2 times a year) I’ll actually have 1 complete drink like my anniversary or holidays. But usually I can’t finish a full glass because I don’t have the desire to any more.
Lady thought: I’m also on medication and that too had helped me steer clear
@luveytwizzles **last thought
Yep!
Yes quit drinking! I’ll occasionally have one or two but it has become a trigger for me in sense where it just exacerbates everything making it not worth it :)
It makes me anxious thinking about having a drink with my significant other due to my Harm OCD. If I do drink, I try to not get drunk because I need to be in control. I won’t get black out drunk at all. I’m going to actually quit drinking since I’m going to start medication again and want to be healthier. I completely understand why you would avoid it. It’s the OCD making you question your character.
I haven't been going through this ocd journey very long, maybe 3 months or so that it has actually impacted my life negatively. Since this started, I cut out caffeine and alcohol completely. I wasn't a big alcohol drinker before but I did enjoy a drink from time to time and I love coffee. I'm curious to know what you guys think about how either one affects your ocd. And also, if I keep avoiding them completely, would that be considered avoidance?
I often want to be able to drink alcohol like a normal 21 year old with friends, but then I notice I question if I handled my intrusive thoughts normally while under the influence. I then convince myself that the alcohol made me less aware and more likely to engage with the thought. Even though I think I’m fighting against the thought even more than if i was sober. It’s annoying because I want to be able to relax when buzzed but when the ocd thoughts start, then it’s harder to ignore them than when sober. I wish I could just trust in myself and know that even if i am tipsy, that i am stronger than intrusive thoughts and can handle them as I usually do.
Curious! I’ve suffered from OCD for years and we all know drinking makes it worse. I’ve dabbled with going somewhat sober and changing my lifestyle and I’ve definitely see differences, especially with my diet. Coming off a couple weekends of bring drinks and can feel the fear seeping back in…anyone else?
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