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- Someome_se
- Date posted
- 34w ago
Hello, I hope everyone's doing well
How do you guys deal with emotional contamination?
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- Someome_seSomeome_se
- Date posted
- 34w ago
I don't know how to explain it, but Everytime I study when Im uncomfortable or if someone that I dont like or that I think I have uncomfortable thoughts about (Like I dont like that person or I dont like the way I thought about that person?) touches my books I just want to rebuy them. That happened maybe like twiceOr maybe someone that I think I had a bad past with which may sound not sensible but it happens... I reassured myself said first past this year and order new ones in the summer. Or recently something happend and I still havent touched the stuff that has something to do with it. I avoided touching them. I feel like my stuff gets contaminated by my thoughts. Its not severe but I wanted to share
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- ambermayxambermayx
- Date posted
- 34w ago
@sepsomeone yes! I get this so much like if I think it relates to a bad thing that happened I will avoid that object
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- Someome_seSomeome_se
- Date posted
- 34w ago
@ambermayx Im so sorry that you can relate, but Im glad that we aren't alone in this, we will get through it!
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- ambermayxambermayx
- Date posted
- 33w ago
@sepsomeone We will it can be so hard
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- Someome_seSomeome_se
- Date posted
- 33w ago
@ambermayx For sure
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- Amara Amara
- Date posted
- 34w ago
You should sit with uncomfortable feelings, but you shouldn't suddenly do this. If you can, use therapy. If not, you should learn about not engaging with your mind. They are just thoughts. Learn to be an observer, and then allow your feelings to come up and let them go later. Do the opposite of your OCD. You can educate yourself and then start ERP. If you're still not ready, you can use a wet cloth and a little soap, or even just a clean and dry cloth, to clean the book that they touched. Later, tell yourself that it's okay, whatever feelings you have about them, and let the emotions go. Doesn't need to buy a new book and shouldn't at least give you a little resistance in front of your OCD, but not buying again or throwing out.Remember, you have to break the cycle of OCD; otherwise, it will become harder and create new rules. Cleaning is only temporary relief.
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- Someome_seSomeome_se
- Date posted
- 34w ago
Thank you very much, I actually used to take thetaphy but I left now I go to my phsychiatrist once a month. Im taking medicines and I hope they will help too. I know thoughts doesnt have to be the reality but something I just cant help but overthink it. Ill try my best. I was diagnosed with ocd maybe a year ago or not sure. That is true its a temporary relief... Ill seek for more advices by explaining my situation more detailed to my therapist. Thank you for your message I appreciate it
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- Amara Amara
- Date posted
- 34w ago
@sepsomeone You're welcome. I have contamination OCD too. Also, try meditation; it is very helpful. If you are a fan of reading books "Letting Go" by Dr. David Hawkins is great. Also, "From Stuck to Unstuck" by Matt Codde is for OCD. It is also important for your therapist to be a specialist. Wish you success on your journey
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- Someome_seSomeome_se
- Date posted
- 34w ago
@Anonymous here Ill make sure to check them out, and Ill try meditation. Thank you and I wish you the best with your journey as well, we will succeed :)
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- Amara Amara
- Date posted
- 34w ago
@sepsomeone Thanks. Yes, we have to believe in ourselves, have hope, and never give up.
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- Someome_seSomeome_se
- Date posted
- 34w ago
@Anonymous here Exactly ❤️
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- Someome_seSomeome_se
- Date posted
- 34w ago
I even feel like my stuff are emotionally contaminated from what I avoided mentioning,
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- m2
- Date posted
- 3y ago
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- NODA
- Date posted
- 1y ago
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- Lost&Found
- Date posted
- 37w ago
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