I’m scared

images are the worst 😩 if you can identify that those images are your ocd that’s the first step. they’re not real, just thoughts, and they will pass. trying to push them out/get rid of them is a compulsion and tends to make them stronger, sometimes you just gotta let it play out and accept- it’s horrible but not real, and it will pass!

I'm the same. I'm an artist so I'm naturally a very visual person to begin with. It makes it very hard. I have to keep telling myself it's just the OCD, everything will be ok. I am not my thoughts.

i'm really sorry to hear that you're dealing with those intrusive images, especially since your vivid imagination is making them even scarier. it sounds incredibly tough to have your mind play those kinds of movies on loop. 😣 by the way, have you heard about this new AI-powered OCD therapy tool called 'unstuck'? when i was struggling, my NOCD therapist recommended 'unstuck' (unstuckmyOCD.com/try) to me, and it was a game-changer. i think it'll be especially helpful for you because it offers personalized step-by-step support for dealing with intrusive thoughts and images, just like an OCD therapist would. it's been a lifesaver for me, and i genuinely believe it could make a big difference for you too. i hate when people promote stuff, but i really think it can help you because it's changed my life. lmk if you have Qs or just want to talk more! <3

I feel the distress your in BUT I’m not going to just tell you “your not alone” cause sometimes that just feels invalidating Especially when OCD is super duper personal with false memories Often times we are trying to navigate a personal hell not quite like anyone else has before But since us OCD people are ALL in some way ALONE we are also in this together. (Not sure if that’s helpful or makes sense lol) ALSO you CANNOT think your way out of rumination. Read that again. I promise it will change your life when applied. Maybe watch some comedy? Helps me learn to laugh and have joy again.

Here is a technique that helps me: (warning it sounds more complicated then it is) Breath in through nose for 5 seconds Then HOLD breath for 5 (trust me the HOLD makes ALL the difference) Breath out through mouth for 5 seconds this is called Diaphramic Breathing Ok so now here is the actual thing: Find and name out loud: 5 things you can see 4 things you can hear 3 things you can touch 2 things you can smell 1 thing you can taste (Do Diaphramic breathing in between EACH step👍) TIP look around both sides of the room or just utilize stuff as far apart as possible This will be like “bilateral stimulation” which will get your logical side of the brain working This is important cause OCD is emotionally motivated. (My heart goes out to you💔)

https://unstuckmyocd.com/ Someone recommended this app to me and it’s like personalized ai costs a little money I think but helpful and lots of professionals approve of it