Dealing with uncertainty
How does one take the step to except uncertainty especially when the thoughts are so disturbing and ones you know do not reflect your values and true feelings, how do you do this but remind yourself it’s not truly who you are, how do you not feel guilty?
I like to try pushing the thoughts away. Imagine the thoughts as something you feel, because they cause you distress. For me, disturbing thoughts make me spiral and I have a hard time breathing. So when I'm able to feel them, I can make them somewhat more tangible and give them form. Then I grab those thoughts with a big bear hug, along the edges, and move them elsewhere. I'm not longer as tense!
I imagine my dream home and all the little trinkets I love. I have two doors open with a string connecting them and I accept I cannot control what thoughts come in on that line. But I acknowledge I have the choice on taking it off the line and adding it to my space, or letting it just go out the other door. It’s helped me a lot!
Uncertainty is a fundamental aspect of life; there’s little we can claim with absolute certainty. Even death remains uncertain in terms of when and how it will occur. Instead of resisting this reality, we should accept it and make decisions based on the probabilities of different outcomes. When faced with fear—like the fear of contamination—it's essential to recognize that the norm is health, while illness is the exception. By focusing on the most likely outcomes rather than the unlikely fears, we can reduce unnecessary anxiety and make more informed choices. Embracing uncertainty allows us to navigate life with greater confidence and resilience.
I need to know this as well
Accepting uncertainty feels like I'm accepting my intrusive thoughts (that I know are false) as truth. Does anyone else deal with this thought and have any tips to avoid thinking this? (I know it's my OCD telling me this so I can continue ruminating and "proving intrusive thoughts wrong", but it's a thought that makes me feel like ERP will make things worse)
how could you accept uncertainty? just how tf do you accept that? to me, that's like accepting something i never am, will never do and would never want to be. i dunno, sounds like accepting that you are your intrusive thoughts.
I feel like a main problem that I am never able to get over is the guilt from intrusive thoughts. That part has been weighing me down recently rather then having trouble with uncertainty. I know I am not my thoughts but I can’t get rid of this guilt that is always following me around.
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