Does anybody have any advice when you experience depersonalization and derealization? I feel like it sometimes blends in with my existential OCD and my compulsions are mostly mental, although I think sometimes I use this as one & Nathan Peterson videos sometimes.
I used to struggle with DPDR really intensely, and I didn't realize how much of it was caused by rumination. Something that really helped me to get out of it was consciously choosing to not figure out why I didn't feel there. Most of my mental energy was going towards ruminating, so it really helped to say "I don't feel like I'm here, but I'm not going to solve it." I heard it said once in a support group that being in the present moment is a very passive action, it doesn't require effort. But OCD wants you to think it's something you have to solve and put effort into. Hope this helps!
@Theocdguitarist Amazing comment! I started dealing with DPDR and EOCD in March and did not realize how much rumination was keeping me stuck until I started replying to my weird thoughts and feelings with a simple “I don’t know” and shrugging them off until they eventually faded away naturally. No more trying to figure it out, just chilling with it. The more time and energy we put toward it the more we teach our brain it’s a problem. It’s difficult and takes practice but once you see positive results in your recovery you get so motivated to keep going!!! Like working out :)
@joseymagosey I loved this, thank you. I’m so glad you’re feeling better & I hope to practice what you have mentioned.
@joseymagosey so true! I used to try and solve and fix it, because I thought there was "something wrong with me." Funny how not trying to solve it is what helped me get better!
@The names Adelbert Thank you, I’m sending you love and strength because I know how scary it can feel. But these feelings are just a tiny kitten who is trying to sound like a lion ❤️
@Theocdguitarist That’s what I feel like I’m ruminating on without even knowing I’m doing it, “why am I feeling like this, what’s going on” etc etc
I’m having a big OCD relapse and would like to hear anyone’s tips on how to be present and healthily deal with these intrusive thoughts and the “need” to preform compulsions. Thank you!!
Medication for OCD? Hello all, 19 male here, this seems like a cool community that isn’t nearly as triggering as reddit. I have pretty severe bouts of existential thinking or fear of going crazy ( psychosis ) after some pretty heavy mushroom trips a few years ago, I know logically I should be fine but I do know what it’s like to lose it and it’s scary. Currently I deal with relationship focused OCD, it’s all day from before I even open my eyes. I want things to work out with my girlfriend badly. Also I can come close to a panic attack sometimes which perpetuates everything. Anyway, I mention the fear of going crazy because the way my anxiety/derealization makes me feel is that I’m not mentally stable cause I feel out of it or unreal. I saw that a lot of anxiety and depression medication can cause psychosis and I feel like I could use some help in getting ahead of my OCD because the compulsions are had not to give into when I’m in such distress/not knowing. Plus overall I just feel like I have no idea how I feel about close to anything. Anyone relate about that ?
Hi guys! I’m new to the community and I’ve recently received my OCD diagnosis (tho I’ve known about it since childhood). I’ve been somewhat spiraling lately as I wait for my first ERP session (hooray!) I was just wondering if any of you guys have received ERP for existential OCD and if it was successful? My existential OCD compulsions are more so mental and have been affecting me in the sense of dream/memory flashbacks and giving me a sort of “uncanny” feeling about everything around me. Any advice is appreciated! Thank you❤️
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