Private Augustus Cole
- Date posted
- 1y
The ocd thoughts we get does everyone have them?
Does everyone really have em too?
djfloriodjflorio
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
It might be hard to believe, but yes. That's what I've learned in my years of dealing with, and learning about, OCD. OCD isn't actually about the content of the thoughts. In fact, it's not really about the thoughts at all. It's about how we react to intrusive thoughts in such a way that creates a vicious cycle. It's about seeking control when there is none. A common thing you may hear is that the thoughts aren't the problem, the anxiety isn't the problem, the COMPULSIONS are the problem. When we compulsively try to get rid of certain thoughts to avoid feeling anxiety, those thoughts occur more often.
Private Augustus ColePrivate Augu...
- Date posted
- 1y
@djflorio How is it possible? I also have severe OCD now I think I don’t know if it’s too late or not for me too. Continue trying to treat it without medication. I don’t trust medication. I feel like life is basically over for me because my goals feel interrupted and my symptoms are just not getting any better as of right now and at this point I’m going to assume that I’m just gonna be living the rest of my life with this shit and there’s absolutely nothing I can do about it, I’m very upset
djfloriodjflorio
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
@Private Augustus Cole - Trust me, I've been there. I am living proof that even though it may feel like it's over, it's not. It's honestly never too late. Are you speaking to a therapist? Particularly one that specializes in OCD?
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 1y
OCD is a feeling problem, not a thought problem. My sister laughs at me when I tell her my thoughts and then tells me her own and she’s messed up😂😅 not in a horrible way but in a normal way. Please know EVERYONE gets the same thoughts, we just have a hard time with knowing that thoughts are powerful only because we allow them to be, we see it as us vs. ocd, when in reality it’s actually ocd vs. ocd. You got this sweetie!!!!! Big hugs!💖💜
NotAnonymousNotAnonymous
- Date posted
- 1y
I dont believe so. Heres my take everyone has intrusive thoughts but they let the thoughts go. We dont, we ruminate and create more intrusive thoughts than a normal person would have. Its like we spiral.
Related posts
Elliesmith
- Date posted
- 24w
Question
So with my theme of ocd, ( hocd ) I get persistent intrusive images, and thoughts. It’s not like one or two a day. Like if I’m out for the whole day they’re constant. I feel I can’t even look at a girl now without her intrusive thoughts about her or about me fancying her and even sexual intrusive thoughts.. It’s awful. It’s everywhere I look. Is this common with ocd with any themes? Like is it constant for you guys too?
alex l
- Date posted
- 23w
feeling like my thoughts are too unique
for the past few years i have been struggling with a certain theme of ocd as well as most of the other themes. but this one i have not figured out a good way to do my own form of erp or non-engaging responses. basically i will be daydreaming or thinking and have a very random thought. i wouldn’t call these thoughts intrusive thoughts because it’s not necessarily fear of the thoughts coming true, its just fear that my thoughts are too unique. my ocd will latch on to random or weird thoughts and may also add in that i was doing something weird while doing the thought. let’s say for example i thought of something random while i was rubbing my feet. then my ocd would be like “why are u having such a unique thought while doing something weird? nobody has ever thought about that specific thought while rubbing their feet before” (just an example). but basically it’s like my ocd bullies me for having thoughts that are too random and things i’ve never heard people talk about before if that makes sense. i am just trying to see if anyone relates even a little and how i can accept that everyone has unique thoughts.
LizM99
- Date posted
- 15w
Is this something OCD does?
Whenever anyone starts to feel like their thoughts are less triggering or they feel a moment of happiness/ relief OCD tells you that you want the thoughts back or you actually like having the thoughts and maybe thats just the person I really am? I feel like im going insane😢
Be a part of the largest OCD Community
Share your thoughts so the Community can respond