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Confidence and OCD
Does anyone experience physical confidence issues that might be related to OCD?
Does anyone experience physical confidence issues that might be related to OCD?
I had an eating disorder growing up and very likely have body dysmorphic disorder related to OCD/perfectionism. So I would say yes. I realize eating disorders and BDD are not OCD but high risk of having both. Not sure if this is what you're getting at but yes, I see other women and I am like, how can I be that comfortable in my own skin?
Yes, for me a lot of social interaction are difficult because I have intrusive thought that tell me what I think this person is thinking about me, and that create a lot of distress because I have to prove to my self that it is no true (it is a compulsion so it dosent work because the thought will came again). Also I think that when you have a lot of repetitive intrusive thoughts specially about how you are perceived by other, it can alter the way you see yourself. (Or at least it feels like this in my case) I mean if I had someone telling me the things my mind is telling me every day, probably would be considered bullying or worst haha
I have been really battling with my SO OCD, and Iāve recently started to have a ton of wins!!! Iām really excited about it, but as Iāve noticed myself not engaging as much⦠different things have popped up. Now im obsessed with peopleās perception on me, and them looking at me and thinking by how I walk, how I talk, what I wear, how I move⦠that I am gay? And am so convinced everyone thinks that and āknows something that I donātā. Is that typical with OCD? If so, any ERP advice on how to overcome these thoughts?
Not sure this is really OCD related, but does anyone else struggle with erythrophobia (the fear of blushing)? I struggle with it really bad and I feel like itās kind of OCD related because the more you try not to think about something, the worse it gets. The more I try not to blush, the more I do. Anyway, today, I was at church which for some reason always gives me the most anxiety. I struggle with never knowing where to look which I know sounds stupid and I feel like I tend to avoid other peopleās gazes. Iām always worried too that people can sense my anxiety. I accidentally made eye contact with the priest and a few other people and immediately started turning red. I looked down so as to hide it but I think people still noticed. I know that people arenāt really looking at me but Iāve always had the spotlight effect where I feel like they are always looking at me and judging me. After I blushed, I noticed 2 of the altar servers were whispering and laughing and they seemed to be looking at me. I felt so self-conscious the rest of the service. I hate erythrophobia and social anxiety and I know blushing might not seem like a big deal to those who donāt constantly struggle with it but it is to me and has ruined my life. Does anyone else struggle with this?
I was diagnosed with OCD around the age of 6, subtype- contamination primarily. It calmed down as I got older and I assumed it had gone away, but also didnāt realize it can show up in other ways, and it still had been effecting me which I know now. Iām not 31 and Iāve been in therapy for a year and itās helped a lot, although I sometimes get thoughts that what if some of the stuff Iām dealing with isnāt ocd and Iām exaggerating. I feel like thoughts will feel sticky and Iāll do certain compulsions but then the thought eventually vanishes if I do it a few times which makes me think maybe itās not OCD since other people/friends I know would probably do the exact same thing. Not sure if Iām making sense, but I guess my question is if that thought comes up with anyone else? Just being unsure if something youāre doing actually is ocd or not.
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