Dread and guilt

Yesss I’ve been feeling this sense of dread and guilt and it makes me overthink even that sensation it’s crazy. Sometimes it feels like a fog over my mind that it’s hard to see past. But knowing I’m not the only one who feels this, makes me feel less alone.

me me me! it’s so nice to know others go through this! i feel like it makes it feel even real and comes out of nowhere when we have been feeling much better. i’m finding that it’s bc there’s some sneaky mental compulsions like mental checking, review and reassurance. right now im trying to really focus on not doing those. noticing the thoughts not responding with anything else but “maybe” “okay thank you but we’re not doing that right now” or “yep, that’s totally true and bound to happen” it toally feels like a brain fog and like one minute you know yourself and the next minute you’re all fogged up and don’t know where to go from here. it feels like you’re far away and distant and like you can’t connect as hard as you try. but we know this is the sneakiest ocd and honestly somewhat encouraging because for me at least i don’t feel that same type of anxiety and dread like did when if pray started erp. i’m just focusing on myself, taking my partner along for the ride, and being more intentionally mindful and directing my attention towards things I know i love and bring me joy even when it doesn’t feel like it! we got this everyone!!! the fog is lifting!!!

Thanks for all these responses! Really nice to hear how others persevere through this and so helpful @bdada27 that you said this might happen with sneaky compulsions. I think that's what's happening! I'm ruminating on something but it's so sneaky. I'm going to try to do the same and just be vigilant, respond with my ERP tools and try to keep going today!

Absolutely!! The constant low grade feeling of dread/guilt/doom never really goes away, especially if you’ve been struggling with it for years. You’re not alone!

Yes, you're definitely not alone! I wake up with a pit in my stomach almost every single day. I notice this feeling especially when I'm between themes and my brain is searching for any and every way possible to make me feel like the most POS human on the planet. It really is amazing how far our brains will go to protect us, isn't it? Anyways, just wanted to say that I identify with this, and keep up the good fight, fellow soldier. :)