Worried about a potential OCD flare-up after a tough day.

Scared

Ive been doing well with managing my ocd for a while since ive been putting all my focus on my work. But today was a particularly bad day, and im scared that I might be getting a flare up again. My last one was horribly debilitating for months so I am terrified of it occurring again, even though this time around im better equipped with a psychiatrist and meds. But its just such a scary feeling of doom and panic, I havent been able to sleep all night. I just hope im overthinking it again and that ill be ok.

Username: Bidese91Bidese91

Date posted: 49w ago

I feel you with this. You got through it last time, and you can do it again! OCD feeds on our doubts. I’m in the same boat, on Monday I have to return to work after taking an 8 week leave of absence. I’m scared to go back, but I finally know what I have been experiencing. I know it’s OCD and I am going through therapy. Have you tried/started ERP therapy yet? Medications can help, but therapy is where you are going to build a stronger mind. 💪

Username: Brynnie BearBrynnie Bear

Date posted: 49w ago

I feel you I had those thoughts constantly every day it was horrible

Username: Brynnie BearBrynnie Bear

Date posted: 49w ago

Sometimes music helps me. Try listening to some comforting songs like Your Not Alone by Saosin or You are more by Tenth Avenue North ❤️💕

Username: JenniesOCDBrainJenniesOCDBrain

Date posted: 49w ago

hey there, i totally get that wave of dread when you feel a flare-up coming on. it's like a storm cloud that just won't budge, right? even though our obsessions might be different since i deal with pure o stuff, that fear and sleepless night scenario is all too familiar. i'm here to listen anytime you need to vent or just talk it out, okay? 😌 now, i heard about this free ai ocd tool from my therapist called "unstuck" (www.AIOCDtool.com), and honestly, it sounds like it could be a solid fit for you, especially with that worry of a flare-up looming over you. what's cool about it is that it's like having an ocd therapist in your pocket, ready to guide you through those rough patches. you just type in what's bugging you, and it'll walk you through steps to help you get, well, unstuck. i'm not into promoting apps either, but this isn't just another app to me—it's been a real game-changer. so, i'm sharing this because i genuinely believe it could offer you some relief too. and hey, if you've got any questions about it, hit me up. i'm all ears and happy to share more about how it's been helping me out. take care! 🌟

Username: Will Orso

Date posted: 6y ago

Currently not feeling the OCD as strongly, but having bad feelings when thinking back on moments where it flared up. i'm really scared i'll get like that again and i don't want to

Username: Scribble

Date posted: 4y ago

Sometimes I worry that I don’t have ocd and that I’m losing my mind and that I’ll never feel better again. I was starting to feel really good last night and I thought it was finally over so I went ahead and did a lot of the stuff I enjoyed doing before this happened (the reason I had to stop was because certain things were triggering in either one way or another) but eventually I hit a point where I just could not bring myself to do something because it was causing too much anxiety. I got this horrible image last night in a dream and then I began to get a flurry of bothersome thoughts, so now I have 2 obsessions to worry about now. The first one is kind of in control but I’m just afraid what’s going to happen to my brain and I’m worried about having an episode in front of my family, who I’m supposed to be having a small dinner with today. I don’t want to tell them what’s going on but I’m afraid they’ll notice that I’m not well. I’m never present because I’m always in my head analyzing and ruminating and worrying. The feeling last night gave me hope that I could be myself again but I just worry that these thoughts will always linger and make me lose my mind. :(

"Pure" OCD

Username: sunshinebb

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 42w ago

OCD flare up

hey guys I’m going through a pretty bad ocd flare up right now and it really sucks :( I haven’t been sleeping properly as my anxiety wakes me up at night. A lot of new things are happening in my life + I recently got triggered by something. I know it will eventually pass but it’s just exhausting right now

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