Cgreenoos
- Date posted
- 1y ago
Really Struggling and need some help
Since last night my Harm OCD flared up really bad and I'm still dealing with it todayđIf anyone is able to talk please let me know
CgreenoosCgreenoos
- Date posted
- 1y ago
I extremely appreciate how how much of a support network this app has brought but I'm also so distraught by the fact that so many people have to deal with this and I'm sure a lot of people are like me where for years they didn't know that this was a condition or a type of OCD and I feel like they probably feel a lot like me where they were super scared and nervous and afraid to reach out because with it not being so well understood it's easy to jump to the conclusion that you're going crazy
ughhhhughhhh
- Date posted
- 1y ago
I can how are you feeling right now
ivrecivrec
- Date posted
- 1y ago
Even a small change can be a victory look for ways you can possibly change any compulsive avoidance. Stay in the situation for a small area of time, or just tell yourself âthatâs OCD telling me this is importantâ , âthere goes OCD againâ. This may help you distance yourself from those intrusive thoughts.
CgreenoosCgreenoos
- Date posted
- 1y ago
I'm so overwhelmed đ© I had an extreme panic I would hurt my ex last night so I did a compulsion like an idiot and of course all that did was validate that fear.And when she's at work and I'm home alone I worry about hurting the animals and get an intense fear and end up never leaving the room so I don't have to interact with them I know that's avoidance and another compulsion but the fear that an urge brings us absolutely debilitating
ughhhhughhhh
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@Gene Ross Im sorry you have to be feeling that right now :( i know that crap is so hard to deal with especially when its thoughts of ppl you care for. i know its silly but know that you feeling overwhelmed is a sign to let you know that youâd never hurt anyone or your pets. what are some things you do to calm yourself down?
CgreenoosCgreenoos
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@ughhhh I'd say things that I do to make myself feel better like watch YouTube watch podcasts you know watch things that make me laugh I also spent a lot of time trying to learn about OCD and get like a better grasp on I guess overall knowledge of it
ughhhhughhhh
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@Gene Ross Thats good! Id say try watching those things to get your mind off everything. watch your favorite funny stuff and enjoy your own company for a moment to relax. Make a space for yourself thatâs comfortable
blackitty27blackitty27
- Date posted
- 1y ago
I'm going through the same exact thing! How are you doing now?
CgreenoosCgreenoos
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@blackitty27 Everyday is different some days I have barely any distressing thoughts other days I have to deal with them the entire day today has been pretty good yesterday I had to be around knives around her while we fixed cabinets in the kitchen it was super uncomfortable but I managed to do it.I struggle with sexually intrusive thoughts as well and that's what's been distressing me a lot today it feels like when one theme improves another one gets worse
CgreenoosCgreenoos
- Date posted
- 1y ago
Brings up*
CgreenoosCgreenoos
- Date posted
- 1y ago
I've struggled with this for about 8 years and everyday kind of feels like a struggle it feels like I can't really be comfortable and just sit with the thoughts I have to almost always use some sort of avoidance compulsion to put myself at ease been so debilitating to try and counteract every single thought and almost make them neutral that I would say probably 6 out of 7 days I struggle some days more than others but it doesn't get any easier I'm currently on 10 mg of Prozac and have an appointment on the 6th to either increase dosage or switch medications
ughhhhughhhh
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@Gene Ross I know how you feel dude its a struggle but know that eventually things will be ok again i hope your next appointment goes well and i hope you have a good day :)
ivrecivrec
- Date posted
- 1y ago
Did you just start Prozac? I know when I just started meds the OCD and anxiety temporarily got worse as my body was getting used to it. If that is the case it may help you see it as an adjustment period. OCD is something that goes against what you value. Sitting with the thoughts and anxiety is not easy. Baby steps in the right direction and giving yourself credit for any victory is a good place to start. Hang in there.
CgreenoosCgreenoos
- Date posted
- 1y ago
On the 6th I'll have been on the Prozac for about 20 days that's what the appointment is for is to check and see if I notice much of a difference or if I feel like we should increase the dosage
CgreenoosCgreenoos
- Date posted
- 1y ago
I'm trying my absolute best to stop ruminating I'm horrible about avoidance compulsions though so I avoid knives,and guns as well as people or things that make me feel uncomfortable or I have intrusive thoughts about it's hard to notice any victories when I'm constantly isolating
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- Date posted
- 19w ago
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- Date posted
- 19w ago
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- Date posted
- 17w ago
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