NaggingOCD
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any help please
when you've been anxious about 1 thing for a few days can it trigger other things to come on đ˘
AnonymousAnonymous
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Self care, meditation.
Simon Simon
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When your anxiety is amped up around a theme, it can start pulling in other themes too, like gravity. Also if youâre giving a lot of attention to one theme, ocd will start to elaborate and create more details and fears. After all, your brain is trying to help you stay safe from a perceived (but false) threat. Try non engagement responses- they are strong tools. https://iocdf.org/expert-opinions/how-do-i-stop-thinking-about-this-what-to-do-when-youre-stuck-playing-mental-ping-pong/
NaggingOCDNaggingOCD
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@Simon it's mental compulsions but i don't know what to do or how to help
Simon Simon
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@NaggingOCD Try responding to the thoughts by agreeing with them, and/or trying a non engagement response, instead of doing a mental compulsion. I know itâs really difficult, but practicing responding to your intrusive thoughts in such a way will help a ton.
NaggingOCDNaggingOCD
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@Simon i've tried before but it makes me worse because it's like i'm saying they're true đđ˘
Simon Simon
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@NaggingOCD I know itâs scary, but youâre stronger than your OCD. I would suggest seeing a therapist to help you take those first steps with ERP. Try to see not compulsing as getting better, instead of how much anxiety youâre feeling. And when you try agreeing, frame it as âmaybe this is true, maybe itâs not, whateverâ. Best wishes to you
NaggingOCDNaggingOCD
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@Simon i've tried maybe maybe not before but i ended up using as a repetitive to mask what i was feeling
Simon Simon
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@NaggingOCD Its difficult work, and Iâm sorry itâs been challenging. would suggest seeing a professional on NOCD to assist you in doing the treatment.
NaggingOCDNaggingOCD
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@Simon i have a therapist that specialises in ocd through NHS because i can't afford to pay a therapist on here unfortunately
Simon Simon
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@NaggingOCD Keeping sticking with the difficult feelings and the work. You got it
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