I have the urge to hurt myself and I don’t know if it’s me or my ocd honestly I feel crazy and not in control of how I feel.my thoughts keep racing.i want to cry but I’m not a cryer so I’m just keeping it in
I get the same way, you’re not alone. Some stuff that helps me when i feel strong panic and a self harm urge is putting my hands or face in super cold water, or put ice cubes in my hand, cold shower, or put it in your mouth etc. whatever works for you, experiment! also, icing your vagus nerve helps slow down your heart rate and breathing and signals your body to calm down. It helps me come back into my body and feel a sense of control. Also, crying can feel really good! You don’t need to hold it in. Everyone cries, and it is okay to feel your emotions. it’s best to let go sometimes and cry so it doesn’t feel like it is just building up :) hope this helps, and remember, you are not alone. You will find something that works for you, trial and error. I would recommend going to a therapist-they can give you ideas and techniques. :) it really helps me.
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You’re not alone! Its gonna take work to get better but you will get better in time. When I was experiencing those thoughts I felt the exact same way. You’re not crazy and the fact that you feel so strongly about it proves that you dont want to act on it. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. And its okay to cry and sometimes crying can help you regulate how you feel and bring a sense of relief. If you can try to do something you enjoy to temporarily occupy your mind.
I have the thought of what if I lose control and do something out of my control like scream for no reason or yelling in a store or just blurting stuff out that’s not in my control and it causes so much anxiety and causes me to feel weird. I always think I’m on the edge of losing control of myself and it’s exhausting living like this. Any tips?
I am struggling right now with intrusive harm urges. They feel real and it feels like I am going to act any second. It feels like I have to hold myself back, which is a scary thoughts. I am trying so hard not to compulse, but does anyone have tips on what they do in these situations?
i’m back in a cycle of having harm related OCD thoughts and feelings and urges and i get these episodes where it’s like i’m disassociating and feel like i’m about to snap and go crazy violent. does anyone else experience this? i need help
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