hey guys I’m going through a pretty bad ocd flare up right now and it really sucks :( I haven’t been sleeping properly as my anxiety wakes me up at night. A lot of new things are happening in my life + I recently got triggered by something. I know it will eventually pass but it’s just exhausting right now
I am struggling really bad too
@Brynnie Bear It will pass, keep going🩷
i’m so sorry. i experience both CPTSD and OCD and i’m also going through a flare up that’s been so difficult to navigate, so I understand what you mean. what’s helping me is not trying to push it away, but assimilating and accepting that this is happening to me, that there’s suffering right here and right now.
@brenoaugusto Thanks for this! We’re in together🤍 hope you’re feeling better :)
I totally get that, my ocd had been really bad lately , and trying to get sleep has been horrible. Trying my best to push through .
@Klynn9 Keep going!🩷
One important thing when it's really hard is to practice some kind of relaxation technique, for example "prolonged muscke relaxation" - you tube. When we are in a bad state our bodies are tense and it add to our suffering and anxiety. Many ERP therapists don't talk about this because they are afraid we will develope yet another compulsion. I think that's bs - and necessary to take care when we are in tough times.
@Estrid Completely agree! The body holds so much tension. This is something I want to do more of and incorporate into my routine for sure
Same
@Dakari P Keep going❤️❤️❤️
Hi all! I’ve been doing really well with my OCD, but I’ve been in a flair up the last few days and it’s so uncomfortable and distressing. It’s so hard to remember that I’m strong when OCD is so loud.
Ive been doing well with managing my ocd for a while since ive been putting all my focus on my work. But today was a particularly bad day, and im scared that I might be getting a flare up again. My last one was horribly debilitating for months so I am terrified of it occurring again, even though this time around im better equipped with a psychiatrist and meds. But its just such a scary feeling of doom and panic, I havent been able to sleep all night. I just hope im overthinking it again and that ill be ok.
My OCD has been flaring since last night and all morning. Then I get a moment of clarity and apply the tools that I've learned, ground myself again, and continue on with my day. Then a slight thought will trigger my OCD and I'm fighting it again. It keeps happening and its still just 10 am right now. Has this happened to anyone else? What things have you done or told yourself that were helpful for you when this happened to you?
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