It really sucks to avoid public settings as much as possible because of all the germs & diseases I’ll be in contact with/exposed to and I wish to overcome this. I want to feel free.. I’m so scared to and notice before we make a planned outing I’m always anticipating the worst and end up not going, missing out on life itself.. it’s heartbreaking, lonely and not healthy..
Search ERP treatment. If you change your behaviour your obsessions will fade. I have been where you are. I gradually exposed myself to the things I feared and now I don't care about germs and deseases when I am among people or in public settings. If you wanna get free - begin to work ln your recovery.
I also struggle with fear of germs and diseases and it does make going out really frustrating.Even when I go out and have fun the thoughts are in the back of my mind saying that i got contaminated or poisoned with something, but I realized that it never even happens and you just have to give it time and sit with the discomfort.Because I realized i’m missing it out of life because of scenarios that my mind creates.I hope this helps you 🥲🩷
@jayqrc It’s a mindset thing. I just went to the OBGYN and I was talking about how I fear body oder and my ph level and she said, “ it’s not a body issue it’s a mind issue” I think sometimes we have to just keep reassessing ourselves it’s going to be ok
Hello! I’m sorry this is totally running your life. I totally understand, but there is a way. You can wear the nude color gloves, bring a purse with some hand sanitizer. Always have a tissue on you so you can open doors. You’re not alone it’s going to be okay!
This can be a step on the way - but why encourage to do compulsions...? When we do that our brain thinks it's important and fear continues.
@Estrid Everything takes time, change is hard but sometimes it’s like the topic of meditation, some things we need help with to do the things we need / want.
@Anna_lea Yes, I agree and that's why I mentioned that I can be a step on the way. Been there, done that.
I can’t enter my room without being clean and this makes daily life impossible, if I leave the house I take a shower. Also I always wash my hands like a lot and if I touch a doorknob I immediately go wash so I don’t contaminate anything in my room. Please give advice on what to do I am really lost and scared that I won’t be able to enjoy life since I keep my self in my room all day
i’ve been scared of going out to new places because i’m scared of dissociating and having anxiety- im obsessive over the thought of becoming anxious so i avoid anything that can possibly make me anxious and i’m missing out on key parts in my life- like making memories with my partner, going out to new places, being outside on beautiful days, losing money from calling out of work, and canceling on important plans due to me avoiding this anxiety i’m obsessed with keeping away. it’s a brutal process. i feel crippled and stuck inside at all times.
I want to beat OCD because it puts stress on my relationships, my health, my future. I thought it was under control but with constant stories of Covid coming back, infections from mosquitoes, flesh eating bacteria in the water I am becoming scared to leave my home. I want my normalcy back.
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