So my ocd is raging today. I have had a lot of intrusive thoughts that really disturb me but I don't get anxious from them anymore. I know I don't like those thoughts but why am I not getting anxious from them anymore?
I’m experiencing something similar right now actually! This is partly because I’ve been doing exposure work almost all morning, but another reason may be because honestly: sometimes our brains get tired of a topic. Like for real. Our minds have exhausted the energy or interest in engaging with something we’ve already invested so much negative energy toward, so now it wants to move on. At least that’s what I think is going on.
@livwantstorecover Nah for real! Somtimes my OCD flares up so bad with every sub type and I'm like dude (OCD) I don't even care anymore lmao. Say whatever you want about me. I'm done playing tug of war with you (OCD). You (OCD) can say whatever it is you want but I AM going to proceed doing whatever it is I WANT to do.
Backdoor spike.
Have the same thing, start believing my thoughts even sometimes
Yes. I have thoughts that sporadically pop into my head throughout the day (of the same nature). But they no longer illicit the same degree of anxiety, as personally, I’ve reached a point where my brain automatically defaults to my (go to internal dialogue). Which is “yes this thought is upsetting, but it’s merely a thought”. So, again (for me) I see the lack of accompanying anxiety as a means of progress. As I just interpret it as something fleeting, that will eventually pass, doesn’t indicate a realistic threat, & I know I won’t act on it. I hope this helps 🩷
@Atropa Bella-Donna Thank you! The intrusive thoughts are still followed by guilt and I guess disgust for me but the fact it's not accompanied by anxiety I think is a big step!
I'm curious if anyone experiences OCD how I do. Somedays I barely have any intrusive thoughts and if I do, they cause me minimal anxiety. Other days I'm so anxious and tortured by my thoughts I feel I can't go on. I've gone months with constant turmoil and months without. Anyone else?
i dont really care anymore. I just tell myself “eh whatever.” i know who i am. Is it normal to not let ocd control you anymore? to not be afraid of your thoughts? I had one today, and i didnt get any anxiety, but i knew it was intrusive and still physically cringed about it.
I’ve been going through a weird phase where I’m not feeling much anxiety, the thoughts are still there but it feels weird not feeling anxious about them, I have harm ocd and it feels too real when the thoughts come without the anxiety, after feeling anxious almost every morning.
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