Maxine.hizon
- Date posted
- 2y
I need some help
My thoughts are getting way intense and feel real. Idk what to do
thereishope:)thereishope:)
- User type
- NOCD Alumni
- Date posted
- 2y
I am sorry to hear that Maxine - just know that many of us can relate to what you're going through! The simple answer is - seek to do whatever you need to do in this moment, not whatever OCD is telling you to do. If you need to complete some chores, talk to your family, etc. - whatever you would be doing right now on a Sunday if you weren't going through intense emotions at the time - seek to do that with the knowledge that your emotions will regulate eventually. If they're so intense that doing your normal activities seems impossible, perhaps take a few minutes to sit down, close your eyes, take deep breaths, and consider all the reasons why not giving into your compulsions will HELP you so much more than giving into them. I know it's not easy - but there is hope! Godspeed and best of luck - you got this!
Lisa LeeLou Lisa LeeLou
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- NOCD Alumni
- Date posted
- 2y
I’m sorry to hear you are struggling. Try to keep in mind that thoughts are just thoughts. They are not facts and do not define who we are. Please see the below link that you might find interesting and helpful regarding intrusive thoughts: https://www.treatmyocd.com/what-is-ocd/info/ocd-stats-and-science/do-intrusive-thoughts-mean-anything A therapist once gave me an analogy about thoughts not being facts that I still think of, when I need grounding regarding my OCD. She said “just because I think I’m a tomato doesn’t make me a tomato”. I remember my initial response upon hearing this was thinking “that’s a ridiculous thing to say”. However, then I realized “oh wait, that’s the point”. All these years later, it still does the trick for reminding me that just thinking something doesn’t make it so. ERP (Exposure and response prevention) therapy has helped me immensely with my OCD. If you are not currently in therapy, please consider reading out to the NOCD care team for a free consultation; please see following link: https://www.treatmyocd.com/calendar?src=homepage&_gl=1*dpgbx1*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE2MzY2NTk5MTQuQ2p3S0NBaUFtN09NQmhBUUVpd0FydkdpM0QwaEhYczN1Q0ZabWhVRUF4RndaaDJoa3AxbTRnek9TRWQweUJ4U3pqeU1SRU9FNGVwZkFSb0NNY0VRQXZEX0J3RQ Recovery is possible. I wish you all the best on your recovery journey.
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