Jay222
- Date posted
- 1y
Letting go (til I won’t)
Trying to just allow the thoughts to just happen. Idk what else to do.
Garrett MaguireGarrett Maguire
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
It's about taking a leap of faith even when your mind says "No...I have to solve this" and allow the anxiety of not solving it to just be there.....trust me it does get easier no matter what OCD tells you.... remember a solution from ruminating doesn't last long.....treat it as o d even when you mind says, it could be real.... don't fall for OCD tricks.
drak4drak4
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- 1y
its is good to combine this acceptance with commitment to your values - so accept and then refocus on doing aomethibg valuable
Jay222Jay222
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- 1y
@drak4 I like that. Can you tell me some?
drak4drak4
- Date posted
- 1y
@Jay222 everybody has some values...i recommend some books on ACT from Hayes or Harris...there are also ACT therapy for OCD
Garrett MaguireGarrett Maguire
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
Yeah I agree totally, allow the thoughts to be there and get on with your day despite them. Allowing them to happen without trying to figure them out or prove them wrong is hard at first but will get easier.
worrier 24worrier 24
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- 1y
Ocd is awful and at it’s worse makes me feel like I won’t to die asap but as hard as it is the best thing to do is carry on living as you normally would and try not to argue with the thoughts eventually they will start to feel less scary and less real. Be kind to yourself I wouldn’t wish this on anyone while don’t understand how awful it can be.
Garrett MaguireGarrett Maguire
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
Yeah it's hard for sure but it does get easier with time. But once you start to feel less stressed, don't be tempted to go back and check.....one last time....if you do don't beat yourself up just start again. It's hard but quickly it becomes easier than the exhaustion from problem solving and the frustration and pain that comes with it.
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