Intrusive Thoughts

I feel the same way. Like .5 seconds before it happens I know it’s coming. Almost like I can sense it. I’m unaware of the details or what exactly it’s going to be but I get this sense in my brain that alerts me. I’m glad you brought this up because it’s nice to know I’m not the only one experiencing this! I think the key is to not block the thoughts but I would definitely bring it up with your therapist.

Makes perfect sense and to me it just sounds like you’re reading too much into ur thoughts. Something just about every person w ocd and even many non ocd folks. Do ur best to simply let your thoughts be. Don’t give them any attention unless u truly want to

Yup!!!!!! Literally the same damn thing. I can sense them coming and it is so damn frustrating. Hang in there!

I don’t even need a trigger. I just have an absent mind that goes remember how this makes you anxious? Let’s think about it some more

Yeah, intrusive thoughts are like habits. Often, they are triggered, and these triggers can come in many ways—not just events, time, place, or person, but also feelings, past memories, words, and everything that we might not be aware of. This understanding helps us know that thoughts will come in various ways. To deal with these thoughts, simply do nothing and let them go; just be aware. If you can be aware and know that they will show up, it's a good starting point. Be mindful of them without trying to do anything; just observe them coming and be present, without attempting to control them, much like watching clouds move and then letting them go. Repeat this process until the thoughts have less power, and you can focus on what you value instead of getting too preoccupied with your obsessions.

Yea that’s just ocd looking for those loop holes into the forefront of your mind. I’m glad you posted this I thought hilariously that I was special and the only one like I have this feeling that happens this sense of dread or doom and I know whatever thoughts come up I have to arm myself against them but I don’t even have specifics or try to avoid them or stop them from happening altogether.

It’s super weird

I have a bad habit of preemptively saying ‘sounds good’ ‘good idea’ when it happens myself.