Why is my OCD so active in the day

I've discovered recently that around a few hours after waking up my OCD and anxiety flares up and even when I'm "done" with a compulsion, it just keeps going regardless, because my brain is active and goes back to the thought and keeps adding. The different thoughts are spread out through different hours of the day, but in the morning I can resist, then more in the afternoon it's like I don't have the ability to resist anymore and the anxiety takes over, even if I'm out doing things. It always calms down when it's the next day in the early hours of the morning, the time I also feel the happiest or calmest too. If I "finish" a compulsion or ritual, which is a compulsion, or tell myself this is the time to stop, and wait around 1-3 hours the feeling wears off, but i still get scared I'll do it again which most times i don't do because the anxiety leaves, only at night tho when my brain gets tired. I don't go out a lot so that's the reason I think my brain is becoming more active, and maybe a bit too active. It's become manageable and predictable but obviously still irritating.

Username: jimmy88jimmy88

Date posted: 17w ago

Yo, I totally get where you’re coming from. Mornings can feel chill, but then daytime hits and it's like, bam! Your brain just cranks the anxiety up a notch, right? It’s wild how everything gets more intense, especially when we’re not super busy or out and about. But hey, it sounds like you’re finding some rhythms, which is awesome. I’ve found that the unstuck app can be a lifesaver sometimes for keeping the chaos in check, tbh. Just remember, it’s okay to ride those waves—you're doin' better than you think! 🌊

Username: melsxaemelsxae

Date posted: 17w ago

Thank you, I have tried the unstuck app but I believe you have to sign up for a trial, no?

Username: melsxaemelsxae

Date posted: 17w ago

It's also like my brain has certain phases like: Morning: hopeful I will do well today and not give into compulsions First threat: anxious that i'll start a ritual going Giving in: I give in as the ritual has "already started" and I just want to "finish it" Relief: I feel relief and feel sure I won't give in again Another threat: Happens again, and slightly annoyed, but still thinking that I can get through it The afternoon: Mind starts going everywhere and can't "complete" compulsions and rituals right, causing me distress Trying to solve the problem: Adding numbers, words, rituals, scenarios and if they aren't perfect I get even more triggered Trying to remember: Going through all the rituals makes me think why did I start and how many have I done, which also counts as a number and part of the ritual Stressing: Too many thoughts at this point and just adds to finish up and don't even care if the ritual isn't the best Aftermath/nighttime: Sometimes gets worse at night, sometimes gets better, I feel relieved and calm that I don't care about what I've done or what i've not done, or the numbers or rituals that I've done in my head Next day: repeat The next day:

Username: EvoorheeEvoorhee

Date posted: 17w ago

@melsxae The morning is hard because when your asleep you get released from ocd for a while. Its a nice break. Then you wake back up like uuuuhhhh i was sooo peaceful ☺️. Then you check your ocd, yup! Its still there… ugh. Then you try to calm yourself with keeping yiur eyes closed and breathing 😮‍💨. Deep breaths it’ll go away…. Relief 😅 intrusive thought. Damn!!! Anxiety peaks…. Remember just breath it’ll be ok… there we go. Nice deep breath 😮‍💨 then relief. You doze off for a second, then realize you gotta wake up, ughhh anxiety again because you dont want OCD, but i have it!!!! Yea im there a lot in the morning.

Username: RG123

Date posted: 2y ago

OCD Turns Off?

Does anyone else feel like they’re OCD turns off for a couple days? Like you go through an intense period of having intrusive thoughts and feeling the need to confess and then you only start to get thoughts here and there? And you try to keep yourself from having the thoughts but you’re not sure if it’s avoidance? Like I have felt sooo much better the last couple of days, especially in the morning, I live for those times of quiet in my head. But I still haven’t been able to accept myself for the things I might have done, like I can’t accept myself still because of my OCD. This probably sounds a little jumbled but I would like to think someone can relate lol

Username: sierraxeliza...

Date posted: 1y ago

Advice on Morning Anxiety

Hey there! I was wondering if anyone else experiences the same thing / has any advice on it! My OCD tends to be strongest in the morning, and it can make getting ready for the day pretty difficult. I always push through and continue with my morning / day, and eventually the OCD gets a little “less loud” so to speak, but I would love some insight on anything that has helped others in terms of not having so much anxiety upon waking up. I’m currently in therapy, but my next session won’t be for a few days as I’m on vacation at the moment.

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 48w ago

My OCD keeps flaring

My OCD has been flaring since last night and all morning. Then I get a moment of clarity and apply the tools that I've learned, ground myself again, and continue on with my day. Then a slight thought will trigger my OCD and I'm fighting it again. It keeps happening and its still just 10 am right now. Has this happened to anyone else? What things have you done or told yourself that were helpful for you when this happened to you?

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