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- 2y
GregJGregJ
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- Date posted
- 2y
Like you said, you just got to accept it. You’ll never get absolute certianly that you don’t have it. OCD will always come up with another what if and make you question everything. I know it’s tough but try to bring the thoughts with you along for the ride throughout your day and just let them do their thing.
AnonymousAnonymous
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
i just dealt with this. what helped was mindfulness and choosing to be present and not ruminate. It takes effort 24/7. You have to make the choice to not dig into the feelings and thoughts
emilytravelswildemilytravels...
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- 2y
@Anonymous It really does take 24/7 effort, doesn’t it? Feels like I’m fighting for my life while being worried about fighting for my life…
itsgonnabeokayrightitsgonnabeok...
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- 2y
@Anonymous How did you practice mindfulness? What was your routine? I feel like I’ve tried everything
AnonymousAnonymous
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- OCD Conqueror
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- 2y
@emilytravelswild it’s only temporary, fighting 24/7 because more of a subconscious effort that takes less and less energy as the days go
AnonymousAnonymous
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- 2y
@ninakat6 Youtube meditation videos for real. I tried several. Found a few who really helped "Easy Meditation for overcoming existential fears" by Robin Schin-something is the one i watched the most. you have to just stick with it you won’t feel anything at first but you’ll gain the ability almost out of nowhere
AnonymousAnonymous
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
@Anonymous you just have to do it with the mindset of improving your relationship with anxiety, not improving your current situation. If you’re desperately trying to change your mind and it’s thoughts, you convince it further that these thoughts are real. You have to work on acceptance if you’re to truly beat this thing
AnonymousAnonymous
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
@Anonymous I’m so improved that i feel more of my life and memory is back after over a year without it. A year of no progress until i emphasized on the above things i talked about and within DAYS i started seeing improvement i had never saw. It takes a full acceptance of the uncomfortable, awareness of what truly scares you, and the strength to also fight for the present moment. Also please oracrice gratitude daily
emilytravelswildemilytravels...
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- 2y
I am right here with you. Currently going to the doctor for an actual symptom and getting a test done on Friday. There’s no reason for me to think it’s c*ncer, but that’s all I can think about. The panic and fear that comes with it is so debilitating. I’m so so sorry you’re also struggling with this. I don’t know that I have any answers for you but just know I’m going through it with you.
itsgonnabeokayrightitsgonnabeok...
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- 2y
Thanks I used to do meditation videos and they did help but that was before I had OCD I guess I forgot they helped
Flower045Flower045
- Date posted
- 2y
I have a big fear of it as well, you’re not alone. If you want to talk, I’m always open to meeting new people who struggle with the same thing
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