Doubts123
- Date posted
- 1y
Interrupting thoughts
I’m dealing with a lot of intrusive thoughts that I feel the need to pray or cleanse away. I wish I could trust myself to know I don’t need to do the compulsion but I’m scared.
Hayhay Hayhay
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
I am sorry your going through that
Wolfram Wolfram
- Date posted
- 1y
It will be scary. It will terrify you, but it will be worth it. As long as you know how to do ERP properly it will 100% be worth it
Anon.Anon.
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
I have been through similar experiences! Through therapy/ERP, I have been able to get some distance from the suffering I was feeling from the OCD, as well as the shame surrounding the thoughts. This took time, vulnerability, and willingness, but things slowly got better! If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
YaBoioYaBoio
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- 1y
@Anon. Are you able to find enjoyment in things you once avoided cause you’d be afraid your intensive thoughts ruined that activity for you?
Anon.Anon.
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
@YaBoio Yes. Absolutely. It took time and effort in ERP though, and I still struggle some days. But it has gotten dramatically better. I was suicidal and believed I would never have a semblance of a normal life again. It’s not like that anymore.
Anon.Anon.
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
@Anon. I was suicidal before starting ERP and believed I would never have a semblance of a normal life again.*
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