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Quick Lil Check in ♥️
how is everyone feeling? (this is a safe space! :)
how is everyone feeling? (this is a safe space! :)
Trying to reduce my rumination. It’s difficult. Ignoring that subconscious voice that yelling at u all day 😝
I’m a little stressed but just about real life worries. My OCD has calmed down and it feels so nice to live in reality and not be fixated upon some dumb hypothetical for hours😭
Best I’ve felt in over a month. Thankful.
@Anonymous same I’m so happy
Honestly pretty good! Finally started using a technique I learned for rumination and feel a whole lot better not fighting my thoughts :)
@Anonymous Plz teach me this technique
@Iwanttobehappy It’s basically embracing the uncertainty that OCD causes, instead of trying to fight your OCD with logic and facts, you just kinda have to act indifferent to the intrusive thoughts. Like, for example, if my OCD tells me something like, “Why did you look at that little kid when you were in the store? Is it because you were attracted to them?“ Instead of fighting with my OCD and trying to prove it wrong, I just shrug and go “Maybe I was, maybe I wasn’t, who knows.” If OCD keeps sending me intrusive thoughts about it, I just keep giving it the same answer. It doesn’t exacerbate the intrusive thoughts and doesn’t send you spiraling because you’re not trying to solve it’s unsolvable questions. Use uncertainty to your advantage!
My harm ocd has been raging since Christmas and it’s the worst thing in the world. I feel like I’m so terrible psychopath who is going to do something terrible at any point and I just want to be my normal, loving and caring self again who was always positive and happy
@Allier792 It will get better. You are still loving a and caring. You are not your intrusive thoughts
@Gabrielle100% Thank you 🥺
@Allier792 It will get better!
@Anonymous 💛💛💛💛
Exhausted. Too many hours of ruminating can’t stop. Waiting on next thoughts to pop up. Trying to ignore bad memories
@Gabrielle100% 🙏🙏
Today’s been pretty good, big I’m nervous about it getting bad since I have some stressful things coming up.
(vent) god just the worst, i don’t know how i’m supposed to go on. i can’t, it gets better for 2 days then it gets worse, this has been happening for 2 months. I don’t even know if it’s ocd, like genuinely. i’m so terrified and frightened. it was supposed to get better why is it not getting better
@anonymous314 What are your symptoms
@Gabrielle100% hyperawareness of thinking, existential ocd, fear of talking to myself(if that even makes sense) depersonalisation. my compulsions are ruminating, self assurance etc i think. i don’t know if it’s ocd
@anonymous314 It might be.
@anonymous314 What are you ruminating about?
@Gabrielle100% constantly contemplating what these feelings are, telling myself over and over again it’s going to be okay, trying to get rid of the compulsions
@anonymous314 That definitely sounds like OCD. You should find a psychologist to see about a diagnosis.
Happy New Year's Eve! I know this time of year might leave us feeling down. If anyone has anything they want to talk about, or if you'd like to vent/talk about something getting you down, or if you just want to chat, or anything, I'd love to listen! :) It can or doesn't have to do with the holidays. (And don't worry about being a downer on a holiday, I'd like to listen if you want to talk about anything that's bothering you) If you need something specific out of a conversation (i.e. you just want me to listen and don't want me to comment or give my opinions or thoughts), let me know and I'd be happy to oblige! And, of course, I'm no therapist. Just thought I'd give that disclaimer. Also, if I respond in a way that seems like the conversation would logically be over but you still want to talk, I'll still be ready to listen! Sometimes I don't have a bunch to comment, but I'll listen for as long as you want to talk! And here's a fire for a fireside chat if you want 🪑🔥🪑🛋 Love you guys!
whats up guys what are some tips dealing with ocd and what to do when a thought makes u anxious ??
PLEASE do not argue over political stances in this post that is not what this is for at all. For context I consider myself someone with mixed views (politically homeless) and I am connected with people of all stripes and beliefs and stances. After the inauguration in the USA this weekend there has been an overwhelming response from the populace especially online. I feel like I’m completely surrounded by people (on every “side”) who are making very intense and unyielding statements about other people’s morals and values and “good-“ or “bad-ness” based on their beliefs, opinions, responses or non responses to all the different things going on politically. I feel like it’s driving me insane. My head has been spinning constantly and I can’t stop crying. I feel like I’m drowning and cornered and under a police interrogation light. I’m so terrified of saying or doing or thinking or not thinking the “wrong” thing, I’m feeling my heart being torn in so many directions and I’m struggling to stop ruminating and spiraling over feeling like I don’t belong anywhere and no matter what I’m always going to be evil to someone. This is not me taking a side or revealing what I think, or trying to make an implied judgment or comment on ANY political figure, policy, etc….My point is: the issue I’m having is with the way people are talking about these issues and about other people in the midst of these issues, so black and white, so moralistic, and my OCD is having a field day. Just looking for camaraderie and to know I’m not alone in this. I please ask again do not bring up specific political issues or take stances in the comments. Thank you.
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