Almost everywhere I go, I’ve become convinced that random strangers are judging me. It’s gotten really bad - it’s like I’m hypersensitive to my surroundings. I feel like they think I’m a try-hard or a loser. It really is getting to me. What OCD responses can I use for this? My brain just goes haywire, and I don’t even know how to respond to my thoughts with ERP
Try this- look UP. Don’t look down or look away look up, look around you. Who is looking at you? GOD DAMN NO ONE trust me. I’m the exact same I swear to god I think everyone is looking at me, can hear my thoughts etc I’m actually a really anxious person but I push myself to stand up straight look around and realise that literally no one cares about you everyone is on their own journey. There are rude people out there, nice people, etc and every single one of their behaviours is a projection of how they feel about THEMSELVES not you. Have you noticed if anyone actually did look at you weird- they might have their own insecurity? Or they might think you look FAB? Don’t let people’s perceptions affect you whether they are good or bad. YOUR opinion of yourself is literally all that matters in life. Like I’ve lost a few people in my life who have passed away and it has really given me so much perspective. All these people on the earth that don’t even know you or your journey and you’re worried about them looking at you? LET THEM LOOK QUEEN/KING :) have a sparkly day
Thanks guys! I really appreciate your comments. It’s been a major struggle lately
I have a similar issue, though I dare not say we are the same. This is what works for me: 1) accepting that maybe they are judging me and so what? 2) doing nothing about it. What I mean by this is simply to continue what I was doing beforehand. Also, if/when you are ready for it -- engage. Smile, say hello if you like, just be yourself. When I start interacting with other people, my brain subconsciously shuts off the sensitivity. I don't fight it, I don't attempt to do anyhring. My brain recognizes for itself that the fear was unfounded.
Maybe they are judging you , maybe not
I hate the idea that I have no control over how I am perceived. People make judgements based on their interactions with me, creating an idea of me in their head. They then have the power to share their perception of me with others which may influence how other people view me. This whole idea makes me so anxious and makes me not want to socialize. Is this ocd related?
for me, i ruminate like crazy. all day, every day. 24/7 my mind is reflecting, worrying, criticizing. it’s to the point where when i meet someone new and introduce myself, i am immediately in my head thinking of all the reasons they hate me and why. i’ll literally convince myself i’m a loser or a horrible person and no one likes me. it’ll send myself into anxiety or depression spirals sometimes. but it’s literally. all. in. my. head. im recently diagnosed, and i feel like my lifelong anxiety makes so much sense now. but now i’m sooooo aware of intrusive thoughts or when my ocd is spiking. it’s exhausting.
I’ve become utterly convinced that my friends don’t truly like me, and are hanging out with me out of pity / obligation. It’s making me spiral worse and worse as the days go on. The evidence feels very real, and I can’t tell if it’s OCD or this is actually the case. What ERP statements do you guys think I should use? What are some methods of counteracting this? I’ve become completely fixated on this, and it’s making me depressed
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