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I’m back after a long time of not posting! My OCD has been immensely under control compared to my worst points. I’ve had a recurring theme that’s been getting worse lately. It has to do with taking in information. Like if I’m watching a show and miss what they say I feel like I have to go back and hear it again. Or if I’m on tik tok and hear a word I’m unfamiliar with, I HAVE to look it up. The thought “it will bother me if I don’t” is the unerlyer It’s a weird theme in that it’s hard for me to tell at times if my curiosity is fueling me or if it’s OCD. It feels like it has just been more constant lately and taking over some of my enjoyment of relaxing viewing/existing. Anyone experience anything like this?

Username: scotty2hottyscotty2hotty

Date posted: 1y ago

Hi there J! Yes! So the 1st thing you said I have definitely had. The not sure I caught every word they said and rewinding it until I make sure I understood every word. Trust me that definitely IS your OCD. It's just another silly tick. Now that you havs identified it as such, try and ignore it just as you have to do with any tick and it will stop. That's what I did and I never have it anymore. Wishing you all the best energy!

Username: tryingfearlesstryingfearless

Date posted: 1y ago

Yup!!!! Especially lately because my adhd med caused dopamine toxicity which then caused delusional hallucinations which I'd never ever experienced before, it was freaking terrifying!!!! I also apparently have "weak auditory processing issues" according to a $3000 psychoeducational assessment report completed by a specialist lol... Makes me question my strength and it doesn't feel empowering tbh. So hard to truly "know" anything 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤣

Username: arnuarnu

Date posted: 1y ago

This used to happen to me! Take a breather and slow down in those moments- you got this!

Username: JenniesOCDBrainJenniesOCDBrain

Date posted: 1y ago

hey there, i totally get how that feels, having those moments where you can't tell if it's just curiosity or the ocd acting up. i've got my own set of obsessions with pure o, so i know the struggle is real, even if it looks different for each of us. just remember, you're not alone in this, and it's super brave of you to reach out and share what's going on. i'm here to listen anytime you need to talk it out. 🤗 speaking of helpful stuff, my therapist told me about this free ai ocd therapy tool called "unstuck" (www.AIOCDtool.com). it sounds like it could be a good fit for what you're dealing with – those moments when you're trying to figure out if you need to go back and check something or not. "unstuck" is designed to help you break free from those overwhelming ocd moments. you just type in what's bugging you, and it guides you through the process, just like a real ocd therapist would. i'm not big on promoting apps either, but this one's been a lifesaver for me, and i genuinely think it could make a difference for you too. no pressure though, and if you have any questions about it, i'm all ears. hope this helps a bit!

Username: merbear

Date posted: 5y ago

Has anyone ever had a fixation on words? It sounds weird but sometimes I get obsessed with the meanings of words or whether I understood something I heard or read, and then that intrusive thought distracts me from the conversation, book, tv show, etc. and I freak out because I feel like I can’t track/retain information normally. If I don’t have that thought I’m fine, but if it pops up, it’s so hard to get unstuck.

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Username: licia

Date posted: 5y ago

Existential/philosophical obsessions? Anyone dealt with this before? I literally feel like I’m getting better with it and boom I get triggered by something I read unintentionally on the internet or talks with others, movies or tv and I feel like I’m back to square one with a new existential obsession that I feel like I need to solve. I just am so frustrated I’m trying to go about this in the right way I’m trying but I just don’t know how to go about it right. My ocd has taken many forms and everytime it’s one I wish for the other it’s so wierd. Like right now I rather be dealing with my health obsessions then this. But if it’s not one it’s the others it’s like I’m addicted to ocd and juggle obsessions. I just want peace but idk what to do. Does anyone else feel like they conquer one obsession and a new one pops up? I feel like I constantly am in a loop I look at old notebooks and realize I’ve been jumping around the same obsessions for over 3 years. Insanity. I would love to hear what has helped you guys and what I you think I should do?

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Username: yourocdbestie

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

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Does anyone on here happen to have hyper specific health obsessions? Specifically on rare, incurable diseases. I have one in particular but I literally hate even typing the word out! I’m so sick of my brain being like this!! I was doing great for months and all the sudden it’s back after seeing one tiktok comment that mentioned it.

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