Feel like I’m the only one in the world of OCD who feels the can’t control their actions/urges. Walking through to the living room whilst changing knowing people could possibly see me then I think I’ve flashed a kid etc etc etc. This is just one example. There’s a million more. I’m so exhausted, drained and lonely.

How do I talk them out? Thank you @salvo1994

Ivan higherdesigns thank you so much. So it’s not just me that goes through with these ocd urges?

Actually this just got me thinking. Maybe there should bea thread on here where everyone can post up online resources they've learned from so we all can have a comprehensive list of resources for learning.

Talk them out as much as you can! In my case, when I am feeling tired and exhausted, it looks like the obsessions are becoming even more real. And they scary me so much, but don't fall into the rabbit hole: it's the OCD game!

Well in my case I talk them during therapy but what it works for me is to talk out loud everything I think and after a bit my anxiety decreases.. but it s totally normal I guess to feel a bit tired, you are putting a lot of effort to take something out.. just don't judge the thought, accept try to accept it

Well in my case I talk them during therapy but what it works for me is to talk out loud everything I think and after a bit my anxiety decreases.. but it s totally normal I guess to feel a bit tired, you are putting a lot of effort to take something out.. just don't judge the thought, accept try to accept it

Thank god im not the only person who feels this way, I didn’t know it was common in OCD

But yes talking them out and reassuring yourself out loud or having someone else reassure you can help A LOT

Thank you @salvo1994! @sweetleaf, do you feel you commit actions as well?

Elo, we all feel like that. I feel like the with my scrupulosity and Harm OCD. And it does feel like that. Remembe though, just because it FEELS like that does not mean it is that. OCD is not you, and obsessions are not you. Those thoughts ARE NOT YOU. Feelings are deceitful. They can lie to you and many times do. The Bible says "the heart is deceitful and beyond cure. Who can understand it?" So realize when you deal with feelings alot of times they can lie. Also, Don't respond to the content. Ask what is the anxiety behind it. Finally give yourself some grace. It's not a one time thing and it's not an issue that will be resolved over night. There will be screwups and mistakes. So don't be so hard on yourself if you messup. Point is you learn from them.

Before I answer that. Are you asking for reassurance or growth in knowledge? Cause reassurance doesn't really help too much when it comes to ocd, regardless how the answer is.

I understand that reassurance is bad for OCD. But I do struggle to find knowledge AT ALL on this side of ocd where you carry out actions from intrusive thoughts/urges. It seems unknown

I get you. There is always new info on OCD to learn and always feel like there is alot of information yet to learn or be discovered. I wil say this, you are not the only one going through it. It's difficult when you feel like you aren't in control of them. We all go through it. When the anxiety is intense it could feel like you don't have control, especially of ocd compulsions but just remember no matter how you feel, You are not alone, and you can control yourself and manage it even when it feels extremely difficult. You got this. You are stronger than you think. I believe People with OCD are some of the strongest people because of what we go through. Don't worry. You got this. :)