When you realize that your thoughts will never go away, but that you need to create a world where you and those thoughts can exist in harmony, is where you find peace. ✌️
Plus sometimes engaging less intrusive thoughts or a theme can slowly decrease the prevalence... so when people treat the OCD with acceptance + ERP, they can possibly reduce intrusive thoughts and "themes"
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@A23 100%. This is what it’s all about!
It’s taken a long time to get there, but I think I’m slowly but surely starting to accept that
@mseb10 Absolutely! And you also will stumble along the way. I’ve found having a simple mantra like this helps me when I stumble a little!! Peace and love to you!!
Yessss ❤️👏🏻
I’m stumbling at the moment but trying to remember there have been times even recently where the thoughts haven’t been so loud or scary and so I know I can get back to that place. Trying not to engage in back and forth conversation with OCD right now. So hard to stop the mental compulsions though.
@BMAnon Can relate to that. I am currently living in a very stable situation in relation to OCD. There are still days where I get visits from the thoughts that, not so long ago, really terrified me. But it is such a good feeling to know that they are now there with every other thought, just passing through. I even laugh about them sometimes. There may come a time again when it will be worse but even then, I dont have to erase them, I just have to accept them. They are not the problem, neither am I. Just the way I value them is a bit off. Long story short: Its worth it, keep up the good work🎉 Greetings from Germany
@BMAnon Keep working at it. Journal, meditate, exercise, try to eat healthy. You got it!!
@WalterWhackstick Love this! You got it right! Peace and love to you!
@MindfulMan4 I'm really, really struggling right now and my husband can't take me complaining about it. I feel physically sick to my stomach. I can't let this terrible image go. I don't know what to do. It's been debilitating for me. Nothing is getting done here. It's all a mess. I'm really losing hope and can use some kind of support. I feel I'm losing my mind. Scared
@Speckles If you aren’t on medicine or seeing a therapist, my immediate advice is start there. You are likely in such a pitch that your brain needs some help with its chemical balance right now!
@MindfulMan4 Thank you for responding. I am on meds and have tried so many and they aren't working. That is why I feel so desperate. Just started with NOCD and just started with a therapist too.
I hope everyone is doing well today, and for those of you who are struggling my thoughts and prayers are with you. Just know your moment of peace is coming soon. I think it’s important that we post / come on here every now and again even when we are not in a moment of pure panic and fear. Remember that we are not our thoughts as hard as it is to understand. Remember that OCD makes it feel “real” and that OCD will always make us think the most inappropriate things and the most inappropriate times. Remember that all humans, have thoughts that come and go and as hard as it can be to understand you are not alone in your thoughts that feel so unique. For me I get a lot of anxiety from thoughts I used to have , which of course makes them return in full throttle. The more I push them away the more they come back. And those thought makes new connections to those things in my life I value. OCD is a pain but it’s important that as much as you hate it you learn to be compassionate and understanding that it’s there to “help” you no matter how bad it does it job sometimes. Stay strong everyone
One of my biggest struggles in overcome OCD is that in moment where I feel invincible and feel really good, my mind itches back at me telling me that it’s too good to be true and I need to feel back on edge. I call this my OCD homeostasis, and my mind just needs to revert back to this. How has everyone dealt with this effectively?
Hello everyone! I’m starting to recognize when my thoughts begin to spiral, when i’m seeking reassurance or checking. But I still have the sense of uneasiness and anxiety. I was wondering what others do that allow them to move forward with their day when they realize this? I don’t know if I’m making sense, but what are ways you pull the focus back to the present and yourself? Like besides saying “maybe or maybe not”, more like what do you do with yourself after you recognize the thoughts? I feel like I’m at a “now what?” and don’t know what to do with my anxious energy. I’m trying to find something physical to help me so if you also have any hobbies or interests that help I would love to hear it.
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