Is it common for harm OCD themes to persist for months?

Is this common?

Can anyone tell me if it’s normal for a theme to stay stuck for months. My theme is harm ocd but I’ve had this same content for months and months. I was wondering if anyone else experienced this? Also, does anyone feel like they’re always on edge like something is going to happen at any second?. I feel like my body and brain is constantly scanning for danger and throwing things at me (even random things outside of my main theme). Thank you to anyone who shares their story.

Username: hopefulxmesshopefulxmess

Date posted: 24w ago

This is common. When my ocd finds a theme that upsets me most, it sticks with that theme for the most part.

Username: pymaldonadopymaldonado

Date posted: 24w ago

Going through that now. I’ve had this happen to me before and I have moved on from it by literally just not fighting it. But it came back when I watching some crime scene… and I was going through alot of stress. And I’m going through that cycle again. But for some reason I’m not moving on as fast I guess cause I’m scared I’m going to be stuck like this forever . Idk is weird. You are not alone ocd is so freaking tricky.

Username: Anonymous 25#Anonymous 25#

Date posted: 24w ago

@pymaldonado That’s how I feel. Like this theme bothers me and it feels so real everytime. It even comes sometimes new ways that completely catches me off guard. At one point I thought I was passed it because my theme switched to something else, but now it’s back and it’s so bad

Username: blazedblazed

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 24w ago

For sure! My main theme stuck around for years and still lingers in the background sometimes. It’s really difficult when the symptoms come back full force bc it feels like you’re back to square one all over again. But having hope and reminding yourself that you’ve gotten through it before is very important - especially bc OCD can leave you feeling so helpless.

Username: Anonymous 25#Anonymous 25#

Date posted: 24w ago

@blazed It’s the wildest rollercoaster ride I’ve ever been on 😞

Username: blazedblazed

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 24w ago

@Anonymous 25# I empathize with you, I know it’s incredibly painful to deal with 🩷 give yourself some grace be kind to yourself. It’s hard, but I promise you’re going to get through it.

Username: Anonymous 25#Anonymous 25#

Date posted: 24w ago

@blazed I pray the same ! Thank you so much 🙏🥰

Username: AudriiiAudriii

Date posted: 24w ago

Harm ocd has been a constant thing for me for like, 10+yrs. There's been times it's not quite as bad, but it's always been a theme for me, with other themes coming and going simultaneously. Rn I have 4 themes and the intrusive thoughts just alternate all.day.long

Username: Girlski

Date posted: 3y ago

Question - so I see lot of different themes on here.. my theme has been worried about being stalked.. I did put my self In a situation where it could have happened years and years ago.. with most themes on here I don’t see really a single person who has put there self in harms way of their theme.. does that still make mine ocd even if I put myself in a situation where it could’ve happened?

Username: xokyaxo

Date posted: 43w ago

Is this common?

I’ve had the same themes of ocd on and off for years. I have a new theme i’ve never had before now. Has that happened to anyone else?

Username: malFan2670

Date posted: 42w ago

OCD switching between two specific themes

I was just wondering can OCD switch between two specific themes. Recently my theme had changed from false memories (reassurance) to obsessing over news(Russia and the potential draft) and now it has switched back to my original theme while the new one is still subtext in my mind. Is this common and does anyone have any advice (I’m seeking out NHS talk therapies as don’t have the money for anything else)

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