sarah <3
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- 1y
Journal
Anyone ever journaled or wrote down their intrusive thoughts? How did they do it so it doesn’t seem like writing the thoughts down on a piece of paper make it seem like they are more real or true
mav6mav6
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- 1y
I keep a log, not about my thoughts, but WHEN I have thoughts. It’s helped me notice certain patterns like I have more issues when I consume too much caffeine, or I feel much better after I exercise. I feel worse after I shower. I feel better after a meal.
NicaNica
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- 1y
Yes, I did to see patterns and oh were there patterns of the same shyte over and over again 😆 I needed the wake up call.
helpneededhelpneeded
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- 1y
Keep a note in your phone. That helps me to look back at whatever I thought in the moment and then realize that it doesn’t sound too rational when I reread it later or another day. I also label the date before a little entry so I can see how I’ve progressed. I also like to keep an “ocd victories” note too on the phone. That’s where you’ll be anything positive from ocd such as an exposure you completed or any compulsions you may have delayed. It gives you encouragement.
SavhatesocdSavhatesocd
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
I usually put quotation marks “ “ lol
sarah <3sarah <3
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- 1y
I feel worse after a shower too so werid
mav6mav6
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- 1y
@sarah <3 People talk about “shower thoughts.” Supposedly you have great ideas because there are no distractions. For me, my mind starts to wonder into things that I’d rather not think about.
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- 23w
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- 22w
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