does anyone else feel happier and peaceful when they aren’t in any relationship so they isolate and feel happy and think they don’t have OCD. which makes you believe that it’s the Person that’s not good, but then you go into another relationship and Boom OCD relationship happens again and you feel that you haven’t learned anything.
This is ROCD in a nutshell! The thoughts become so relentless that you eventually reach a place where you are convinced it’s the person and the relationship is wrong and something must be missing, so you end it. The thoughts will most likely go when you end it and you will feel relief because your brain calms down, and you’ll prob think ‘yep, I feel better, must have been the person’, but this is trickery, because it will latch OCD will latch onto something else and then when you are back in a relationship, as you say’ BOOM’ it’s back and the cycle continues. It’s so bloody hard, I really feel for you because I’m going through it. Been in this place a few times, now SO OCD has lifted its ugly head, it’s so bloody exhausting. I hope you get to a more peaceful place, it’s possible, but takes patience and effort x
Hey i need some help i am a little anxious could you maybe read this and guide me..So i am in a seeing someone situation as i am waiting for someone as well they are scared and i am hoping it to be someday something and this is what i read on the Instagram for you page and i cant stop thinking about it cause not just ocd its not all false as well right… (If they're telling you they don't want a relationship but the two of you continue to act like a couple, they get the benefits of a relationship without actual commitment. And if you ever bring up the topic again, they'll simply remind you: "Hey, I told you I wasn't interested in a relationship, so I don't understand why you're confused.") When someone clearly tells us their intentions, it can be hard to relinquish the hope that they'll eventually change their mind. But rather than romanticizing a difficult situation, our time would be better spent investing in someone who's headed in the same direction we are. I like him and yeah he is open to the relationship idea but doesn’t want it and wouldn’t know when he would and i hope for it i am too scared as well also he asked something to me which was that will you be okay if we dont get in a relationship and i was iffy but because i like i want to be in this and he doesn’t know when we will want one and he pulls away. I could genuinely use some help
@Brave through Well if this person doesn't want a relationship, and you want a relationship, and he doesn't meet the middle ground, it's going to be hard for you to be happy or feel happy with the false sense. Don't let anyone play around with your emotions. This person is just doing what they know, they aren't capable of knowing what they want yet. and they believe they can still get benefits from you. it's not right that he can get access without commitment. i know this truth sounds hard, but don't rely on instagram stuff either. at the end you should be treated with love, benefits, AND commitment. time and life will show and tell. and what's for you will be for you.
hey, i totally get where you're coming from. it can be really tough when it feels like your peace of mind is tied to your relationship status. you're not alone in feeling that cycle of relief and then frustration. 💔 i've been down that road with my own ocd, and something that made a difference for me was this free AI tool called "unstuck" ([www.keepunstuck.com/try](http://www.keepunstuck.com/try)) my therapist recommended. it'll be especially helpful for you because it offers personalized support that adapts to your specific patterns, kinda like an ERP coach in your pocket for those tough moments. i hate when people promote stuff, but i really think it can help you because it's changed my life. lmk if you have Qs or just want to talk more! <3
@JenniesOCDBrain This app is so cool
hey everyone. i’m not sure if this app will help me or not, but i feel the need to try anything because i can’t keep living like this. i struggle with obsessing over everything in my life. it feels like everyday my brain picks a new thing in my life to obsess over. for the past couple days ive been obsessing over my interpersonal relationships. for example; “do i like the people im with” “do i like my friends as more than just friends” “do i actually love these people or am i lying to everyone”. it’s been really messing with me and making me question my support system. i can’t stop stressing. i’m even afraid to talk about it with my therapist because i have those thoughts about her too. i’m new to my OCD diagnosis (got diagnosed last month) i was hospitalized for a week because i couldn’t function. i also obsess over my sexuality and nothing i pick for me ever feels quite right. i recently started a relationship with someone who’s trans, so maybe that’s why? does anyone else go through this? my brain tries to convince me that i do this to myself and that im making it all up. but who would want to feel this way? uggghhh
I’ve been dealing with a terribly overwhelming bout of OCD for a few months now, possibly the worst I’ve ever had in my 12 years of having it; which is what led me here. I’ve always had doubts in my long term relationship, but none that have been quite this vicious, making me question my sense of safety with this sweet man who has ALWAYS made me feel safe and comfortable. It picks on every aspect of our relationship, and any moment it can to make me question if he’s actually secretly a bad person. This thing has a chokehold on me and it is so scary and debilitating, especially with it targeting something I care so deeply about. And now weeks into therapy, I almost feel that unpacking it is making me feel worse and my OCD is finding all sorts of new things to pick on. Any comforting words would be appreciated… I’m trying really hard to work through this.
When i see something, get reminded of something or talk to someone that triggers my train of thoughts, i feel a sudden racing spike in my heart, a knot in my stomach, kind of like that nervous butterfly feeling you get when you’re on a rollercoaster thats about to go downhill, or when you get jump-scared. My hands start to sweat and i just want to remove myself from the situation asap, wishing i felt the way i did about 2 minutes ago when i was doing just fine and wasn’t overthinking for once. The OCD goes wild in my head, instant overanalysis, sending me down into a spiral, making me want to dig a hole and hide in there until i somehow manage to persuade myself im not a bad person before I can go about with my day with ease again.
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