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Hi I’m currently suppressing the urge to vomit and hide in some hole and never come out 😃😃 so, I’m traveling technically today since it’s 1am right now, and I have to go on an airplane, and it’s not even just the airplane that triggers my ocd, it’s the airport itself, it’s so official and security stuff scares me bc like, theres a reason they have security. I’m really tempted to start googling “how likely is it for a plane to crash” or “how to survive a plane crash” and the urge to tell my dad that I love him and to take care of my pets if I don’t come back. Why is my mind like this. Wtf. I want to enjoy my vacation, I also don’t want to have a panic attack in an airport, which has happened before lol. I’m traveling with my mom and my sister, my mom understands ocd and has some knowledge on how to handle it, my sister does not at all. How do I calm myself without it being a compulsion?? I mean, is it okay if I calm myself with prescribed medication and like trying to tune everything out, or is that feeding into the ocd? Because my usual compulsions would be to repeat “it’s okay it’s okay it’s okay” over and over again in my head, and “I’m safe I’m safe I’m safe, nothing is going to happen” and I try not to do that anymore, or just simply not go because of the fear, BUT I’m going because I’m not gonna let ocd take away anymore of my life. I’m just scared and I don’t really know how to cope with this, any advice?

Username: Brooklyn_99Brooklyn_99

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

There’s no question you can ask and get a answer that will satisfy your ocd. It’s just not possible. Do your best to stop asking those questions and ruminating on your emotions and thoughts. Distract yourself. Keep yourself busy. Sit with those emotions without picking at the thoughts and letting them go wild. You are capable of handling those emotions. Focus on your breathing. A calm body promotes a calm mind. YOU GOT THIS!!!

Username: Mooooni Mooooni

Date posted: 1y ago

Anxiety and ocd love control. We do our compulsions to be at ease which doesn’t help. Being on the plane is an act of having absolutely no control over. It’s a massive task and situation. Try to think of good things, be present and remember your anxiety is attacking the thing you love the most, yourself and your safety. This is a great practice for you. Be as present as much as you can and listen to good music, take deep breaths. I used to be scared and you might not like this but I accept my fate every time I fly. No one has control of it. Try to be positive. You’re going to be ok

Username: artsygirlartsygirl

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

Flying for me is my number one terrifying experience and I take meds for it .

Username: msyedmsyed

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

I recently had to go on a long flight and it caused me A LOT of anxiety. I hear you, and I’m proud of you for still going. Maybe try to just accept the thought and let it sit with you. Yeah it can be scary but it can also not be scary, and I’ll never know until I get on the flight & try it out. Idk maybe something neutral like that could work?

Username: gardengoddess

Date posted: 5y ago

Hi. I am in need of support. I'm having a hard time deciphering between what is really dangerous and what is OCD trying to call the shots. I am scheduled to fly across the country for my friends wedding on Tuesday and I've been overwhelmed with my health the last month after I lost my new counseling job( yes I'm an LPC/art therapist). First it was a Lyme scare, then my liver enzymes were high, then my back pulled out, then I sprained my ankle last week and now it feels like my old knee injury from last year has flared up from trying to keep weight off my sprain. I've been stuck in doors for two weeks due to the doxycycline I was on. Luckily I'm done with that med. anyways, now I'm having problems with my knee and I'm afraid it will escalate my already difficult to manage intrusive thoughts that will likely be triggered when I am back in a situation that I was in 2 years ago that will feel similar. My ERP therapist thinks I need to face my fears (this was prior to my knee issue). I've been hiding out in my parents house for 2 years, struggling to find steady work, and completely drained from my life revolving around therapy. I just want myself back. Before OCD shattered my life 2 years ago I was adventurous and enjoyed life. I can't tell if it's my rational mind telling me I shouldn't go to my friends wedding because I lost my job and now my knee is flaring up. Or if it's just OCD being clever and trying to find convincing reasons why I should continue avoiding facing my fears. Im so health concerned I'm afraid to move my body in fear of further damaging my injury. Thanks!

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 3y ago

Any tips for fear of flying? I’m not actually scared of the act of flying. I more psych myself out with things like “what if I have a panic attack while I’m in the air for 9 hours and I can’t do anything about it?” “What if I go crazy and need to get to the emergency room immediately and I can’t?” I used to fly all the time, but since my OCD got really bad, being in a confined space in a situation where I have no control terrifies me. I haven’t flown in 2 years now. I’m just scared of having a panic attack in the air. And I always get that “am I going to go crazy?” feeling during a bad episode. I know I won’t actually go crazy, but I know especially being in the air is going to trigger that.

Username: artsygirl

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

Flying erp

In about a week I will be doing my most difficult OCD Exposure which will include flying and it’s already eating away at me. I’m having a hard time sleeping. I wish more than anything i could make this anxIety go away . I’m extremely claustrophobic and have panic disorder. I’ve flown before but last time I was sat in the back and I began to panic and ended up getting off the plane prior to takeoff. I hate this uncomfortable feeling. I hate the sound of the door closing and feeling like I am trapped. I’m planning to take a half a klonopin,

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