Does anyone else get very nervous/afraid/anxious after experiencing an OCD spiral? Over the last 2 days I’ve had my worst ocd episode in years and even though I think and hope I’m through the worst of it I find myself nervous that anything could re-trigger it. Just feeling really vulnerable and fragile and wondering if anyone else gets “ocd hangovers” like this.
I do. Especially after an episode where I had horrible harm urges. When I feel slightly better after, it’s almost like “you’re just lying to yourself. That was all true and it’s just a matter of time.” It’s a very odd feeling.
@Catlove9 I totally get that. It feels OCD is telling you that the good days or good moments are going to be fleeting or like they’re just a mirage.
@AM815 That’s exactly how it feels. Like the good days are a lie or something.
@Catlove9 Omg yes! And then any time I’m happy about something, in an instant it goes away because that feels like a lie or I am going to ruin it because of the harm urge. 😔
OCD hangover is such a good way to describe it. I had a really bad episode last month and the days following that were filled with intense waves of anxiety and stress. It took me like a week to calm down after that and it was so mentally and emotionally draining. I managed to get through it by practicing self-care and mindfulness which really helped me. It’s going to be hard for sometime but it gets easier as each day goes by. Remind yourself that you’re strong and capable of handling it, and that this too shall pass 🫶🏽
@blazed Thank you so much, and I’m so glad you were able to get through your rough time. The exhaustion is real and it helps knowing that I’m not alone in experiencing this. 🤗
i am in the exact same boat. i was doing great for months and had a 2 week long spiral. I am feeling much better now, remember you will not always feel like this
@Quinty8* Thank you so much! That sucks you had a 2 week spiral and I’m glad it’s over. When you’re in the middle of it, it’s hard to believe that it will ever be over, so it’s super helpful to hear from others with OCD that it DOES get better.
it really does🥰 its hard to remember that its not linear when you are in the thick of it
hey there, i totally get that feeling of being on edge after a particularly rough patch with ocd. it's like walking on thin ice, afraid that the slightest thing will send you spiraling again. you're definitely not alone in feeling this way. 🌱 i'm dealing with a different ocd theme myself, but i've found some tools that really help me keep my head above water. one of them is the "unstuck ocd therapy tools" app. my local ocd support group recommended it, and it's been a game-changer for me. it offers ai-personalized guidance and exercises right when you need them. also, the ocd stories podcast has been super helpful for me. it's full of insights and experiences from others who really understand what it's like. hope this helps! 📱
@TanyaShelby22 Yes!! That’s exactly what it feels like. Thank you for sharing your experience and the resources that have helped you. I hadn’t heard of unstuck ocd therapy tools or the ocd stories podcast so I’ll definitely check them out! 🫶
@AM815 - you're welcome<3 i hope the resources could really help u!
Have others had the experience of having an ocd relapse? I have felt that my ocd was fairly under control for a few years but I have recently been struggling and would say I have fallen into a relapse. It is very disheartening not to mention I am so tired and a bit scared. I am triggered all day long by all kinds of different things. Things have felt like they are exponentially unraveling.
I haven’t posted in a while mainly because my ocd has been better to manage. However I am experiencing what I call a “spiral week” which I haven’t had in a while. I have multiple ocd themes that come and go, but by far HARM ocd has always seems to stay and not let go. It feels as though I am trying to fight a monster inside and it so desperately enjoys to torment me. It’s hard when it grabs a hold of the ones you love in my case my children and sometimes family members😭❤️ I just need to remain positive and continue pushing!
Hey everyone, I haven't been on here in about 6 months because Ive been doing pretty well with my ocd. I still had flare ups but I managed them well. But now my health ocd is back and it feels like there's no hope. I can't be sure I don't have every single illness I'm afraid of, I can't stop checking my body for weird symptoms and sensations. I've been through this before but never this bad. My mind is spiraling 24/7 and I don't know how to calm down. Nothing helps. Most of the time I try to distract myself and do something but this time I can't. My brain won't shut off. It feels like Im living in a cage and it's slowly drowning. What helps you calm down quickly because I'm so tired and scared?
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