Hi, is it possible to actually stop intrusive thoughts or do I need to shift my tactic to accept I can’t get rid of intrusive thoughts but concentrate on how I react to intrusive thoughts. If so that’s a game changer in my life
We can’t stop thoughts, unfortunately. It’s our minds overreaction and action that prevents us from continuing like normal (I believe) I think the goal is to cut out compulsion while living with the thoughts.
@MissSocks01 I haven’t been diagnosed with ocd but if I just accepted I can’t stop the thoughts and don’t react to them when they arise wether I have ocd or not wouldn’t that improve my mental health anyway?
Yeah for sure, as we know trying to stop intrusive thoughts or anything that’s basically automatic will only make it more worse, accepting and still moving on is all what we can do that’s comparatively better rather than trying to suppress it and feeling worse!
@UH52 I’ve been spending 30 plus years trying to stop the thoughts and got no where :(
@Chris85Floki Same here, like we badly wish to stop such thoughts and be free somehow, but sadly that just backfires! So acceptance is the key no matter what all thoughts rush in! Yeah, it’s difficult for sure, but it’s the only way!
@UH52 Problem is the thoughts feel so real to the point where if I don’t complete a train of thought so it’s clear in my mind my partner will die and I really believe it which is scary
@Chris85Floki I completely understand, like thoughts feeling so real is actually the real issue with OCD, like we are in this endless loop that we have no other way rather than ruminating till the end, that’s actually the common issue in all themes of OCD. So don’t worry, just understand that thoughts are just thoughts at the end of the day even if it feels otherwise!
There’s no stopping them. In order to truly get better, you need to accept their presence in your life.
Need tips on battling intrusive thoughts.
Hi All, I’m struggling with understanding something. Im scared that if I accept my thoughts and don’t react to them, then that means I’m okay with them. What if I start accepting my intrusive thoughts and then think it’s okay to act on them? Any advice?
Tips on how to not let the intrusive thoughts ruin me
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