- Username
- Someome_se
- Date posted
- 43w ago
Hello, I hope everyone's doing well
How do you guys deal with emotional contamination?
How do you guys deal with emotional contamination?
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
@sepsomeone yes! I get this so much like if I think it relates to a bad thing that happened I will avoid that object
@ambermayx Im so sorry that you can relate, but Im glad that we aren't alone in this, we will get through it!
@sepsomeone We will it can be so hard
@ambermayx For sure
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.
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
@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
@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 :)
@sepsomeone Thanks. Yes, we have to believe in ourselves, have hope, and never give up.
@Anonymous here Exactly ❤️
I even feel like my stuff are emotionally contaminated from what I avoided mentioning,
Does anyone have any suggestions for coping skills for health concern ocd or contamination ocd? I’m trying really hard to not let my compulsions get the best of me but it’s so hard to not let the anxiety absolutely and completely spiral.
Hi guys! Hope everyone is having a beautiful week. I did therapy with a therapist on here and it helped me hugely, I had next to no OCD symptoms for almost 8 months, but recently it’s been flaring up again. I am much better at handling intrusive thoughts and going on with my day but I just have this huge fear of it getting as bad as it was last year. I was unable to get out of bed for 3 months because the intrusive thoughts were so debilitating. I never went to feel that way again. Does anyone have tips on how they deal with OCD flare ups and how they bring themselves back down to a happy medium? Thank you all 🤍
I’m looking for some help with this, of course OCD themes switch and lately it really is about harming others through contamination. Every time I touch something almost I have constant thoughts “if I don’t do this this means I want to hurt my family or loves one” but the thought feels so real like I want to do it, but obviously I don’t and gives me so much anxiety. Last couple months I was really spending a lot of time washing my hand from counting but now it’s got to the point that I can’t do anything without having thoughts that if I don’t clean or wash myself it means I want to get someone sick. It’s scary and I’m trying to not engage into the thoughts but they keep popping up. Any tips with harm contamination OCD and reducing these crazy thoughts? It almost feels like I want to have these thoughts but really they scare me if that’s makes sense? Any help would be awesome, thanks!!
Share your thoughts so the Community can respond