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What does your thoughts get like? i start having severe panic attacks to the point i can’t breathe. i also freak out and start thinking i have to go to a mental hospital because of my thoughts. i would never act on these thoughts but they are killing me and my panic attacks are getting out of control. i’m scared that my ocd is going to give in and im going to do it but i know for a fact im not but im freaking out because these are so distressing.

Username: Ky148Ky148

Date posted: 20w ago

I relate so much. It’s so scary being afraid of yourself. Just know that your body is stronger than OCD and you won’t give in. And honestly, some days it feels so real and that you might do something, but trust me, you won’t.

Username: Who_knows?Who_knows?

Date posted: 20w ago

I’m seriously in the same boat ! I just told my husband last night my mind feels so confused it makes me think are you , then I panic . I’m the opposite though sometimes I feel like it’d be better being locked up somewhere where I know I can’t hurt myself . Has anyone taken anything for this specific theme ? I was prescribed Prozac but because of the theme I’m so scared to take it !

Username: Ari925Ari925

Date posted: 20w ago

@Walters15! I’ve had this theme and I’ve overcome it it flares up sometimes but now it’s almost super easy to dismiss it like it’ll last a few hours or a few days at most. I’d say seek a therapist I had a full on nervous breakdown with it I could eat or sleep and it’s okay to get the help find a good therapist that does erp and even I-cbt. And I’ve been on lexapro myself I think any med can work as long as it works for you. You guys can do it, it isn’t the end I know it feels that way though. Just remember ocd goes after what you care about most and it helps some ppl to look at it as a monster but I’ve found what helps is to look at it like a scared young version of me that is just confused and trying to avoid danger and just taking her hand and reminding her I’ve got her. Also some easy tips when the thoughts images or feelings come up with the doubt we say “ maybe maybe not” “ I don’t have to have the answer to that I’m gonna focus on doing this thing I was doing that aligns with my values ie whatever you were doing whether it’s cooking hanging out etc”. Also sometimes it’s good to instead of sitting in your ocd bubble ruminating engage yourself in an activity that requires you to be present and in the moment. But again therapy and meds were the best help ! And I really can tell you you can get to the other side of this theme! Our imaginations are just super well developed and dramatic 😂. It can make it feel so real when it actually isn’t beyond the doubt

Username: Who_knows?Who_knows?

Date posted: 20w ago

@Ari925 Thank you for the reply !! How long would you say that it lasted ? It’s been since may for me and when it flares up I tell my husband I’m so scared to be alone or that I’m checking myself. In somewhere cause I’m just scared 😭 I just want the thoughts to go away !!!

Username: ivrecivrec

Date posted: 20w ago

@Walters15! Unfortunately trying to make the thoughts and scared feelings go away makes them stick and can become more frequent. For me telling myself the truth helps. These are OCD thoughts and not your true values or desires. These feelings are because your fight or flight response is triggered but the threat isn’t real it is a false OCD warning. Keep blaming OCD for the symptoms because that is the truth. In the meantime focus on being kind and compassionate to yourself and really notice when you handle these symptoms in a way that is true.

Username: Ari925Ari925

Date posted: 20w ago

@Walters15! It’s different for everyone I had trauma built in to it but with therapy it took me 2-3 months and then I would have flare ups when triggers came up but just doing the hw of accepting that you have these thoughts and living with your values and focusing on those instead of giving the thoughts importance

Username: Catlove9

Date posted: 1y ago

PLEASE Can someone please help me ASAP

I am freaking out with panic. It feels like I want to or have to hurt my boyfriend and it’s causing me to have the worst panic attack I’ve had in a while. It feels like I should be in a mental institution and all I want to do is cry. I know at a time like this I need to lean into the anxiety but I’m absolutely terrified. Please. Anyone. Words of wisdom or encouragement. It feels so different than normal and of course I’m so worried this is not OCD. how could it be? It’s so convincing and scary.

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Username: G.M

Date posted: 44w ago

I need to rant

Hi, so I’ve been dealing with OCD for the past four years intrusive thoughts and all. At first it started with being scared of panic attacks then the thoughts went to being scared I’d harm myself and now they’re associated around harming other people especially my family which is very very scary. It feels like I’m deeply rooted a bad person. I can’t even tell anyone my thoughts. It also makes me confused on if I want these thoughts. I’m not even sure if I have any compulsions bc I try to just ignore the thoughts and distract myself. Lately I’ve noticed my anxiety getting a lot worse Notjhing seems to calm it down anymore and I just want to stay alone in my bed and make it all go away. I’m scared I’m scared of myself and I’m scared these thoughts could happen one day and I’m scared I want them. Sometimes my thoughts can make me feel like that… does anyone have any good resources im doing ERP but it’s so expensive. I haven’t tried medication but I want to I’m just scared it will make me worse or make me gain weight. But I’m at the point where I’m desperate and something needs to change bc I can’t live like this. I feel like I’m fighting my thoughts all day. And one second I feel confident I’m ok and the next my whole body gets hot and I feel like it’s all possible and I want these thoughts. Someone please give me advice?

Username: Neko_Mancer

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 38w ago

I need help I feel like I’m gonna lose control

I’m so scared I don’t even know if this is OCD at this point. I keep having horrible intrusive thoughts on acting upon my worst fear and the feelings and thoughts are so strong and intense I’m genuinely convinced I might lose control and do something horrible. It feels to real and it’s so constant that I don’t trust myself at all. There are times where it even feels relieving to think about doing something horrible even though it’s the opposite of what I want so feeling like that is so confusing and it’s convincing me I’ve become my worst fear. I’ve been trying everything to avoid anything that brings these thoughts and feelings up because I’m just so scared I’m going to snap and do something horrible. I have therapy soon and I’m really glad about that but I’m scared to tell this to my therapist because I don’t know what’s going to happen. I just need to know I’m not the only one who experiences this because I feel like I’ve just gone crazy at this point. I’m so scared that this isn’t OCD.

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