I can't deal with these thoughts anymore I'm so scared its all the time every day. It's gotten to the point where the anxiety is gone and I keep on getting thoughts that say maybe I will do it. I can't do this it's so fucking scary I don't know if I can handle it until my therapy appointment on Monday
Sorry to hear you're struggling. Remember that this app has an SOS button. I know how scary intrusive thoughts can feel. In times like these it's important to remember that thoughts are not the drivers of our actions. They cannot "make" you do anything. When you feel like you can't take it anymore, take a moment and bring your attention to your body. Find where you feel the anxiety, and focus on it. Don't worry about the thoughts and stories about your feelings that your mind will make up, just focus on what you physically feel. Use this opportunity to learn about yourself and your emotions. When you're anxious, what parts of your body become active? Does your chest feel tight? Does your stomach get butterflies? Do you clench your jaw? How fast are you breathing? Be curious about it rather than judgemental. Remind yourself that this is just your nervous system being activated because you think you're under a threat. Once you become familiar with how you physically feel, see if there is anything you can do to alleviate any discomfort. Can you relax your jaw? Relax your shoulders? Slow your breathing? Place your hand on your chest so you feel the warmth. When breathing, take it slow and try making your exhales at least twice as long as your inhales. This activates your parasympathetic nervous system, which signals to the body that you're okay. Hopefully some of these tips can get you through until your next appointment.
I just wanted to say I’m with you and I relate
I recently got into an OCD episode and I’m so scared
I know how hard it is to be so anxious about something and having to wait until therapy to talk it out. Monday is just in 2 days so you got this. Take the weekend (if you can) to relax and TRY to keep busy. I've learned keeping busy really does help to shift your mind away from the thoughts even if it is for a short amount of time. I know the thoughts come right back when you're alone but it will help to hold you over.
You aren’t the only one going through this right now, we are all here with you and can relate. It’s going to be okay. It won’t be like this forever
Hadnt had intrusive thoughts in a while but these past few days have been filled with them and it’s so scary I don’t know how to handle them anymore
I’m super aware of intrusive thoughts and they don’t go away and I don’t know how to make them go away or how to deal with them. And last night I had an urge and was almost going to act on one and that terrified me. I came home and the same thought arhat scared me was still in my mind and it scares me. I’m scared I’m going to lose control and become a bad person because I just don’t know what to do about the thoughts and how I’m capable of these things. I even contemplated about admitting myself to a mental hospital to get help because it’s getting bad and I don’t know how to control it. But I’m scared of doing that because what if I just end up staying in there for the rest of my life. What should I do I’m really scared and worried I may never get better and this is it for me.
i wanna fucking scream and cry over my intrusive thoughts. it's incredibly disturbing and won't stop. i can't stop it. i can't not perform a compulsion(every though it only makes them worse, and i can't ignore it. i hate this. i hate myself. i just want to go to sleep without thinking about this please. i feel so sick and ashamed of myself. i'm genuinely so scared i'm gonna hurt someone. idk what to do anymore. i just want help.
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