The ocd thoughts we get does everyone have them?

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.

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!💖💜

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.