I do have lots of thoughts regarding my daily activities it just comes as a compulsion like what I did yesterday by this time what was exactly happening it just give me lot of anxiety
I’m the same way and can get caught up in my own thoughts. Try and do things that keep you present like meditation, video games, or just whatever you enjoy. I’m not sure if you take meditation but Prozac has helped me to stop the overthinking and it gives me way more energy thus making me more productive and happy. Just don’t give up, with time will come understanding, and with understanding will come peace. You’re not alone so stay strong! You got this!!!🦍
Thank you ... Currently I m on escitalopram
@Anonymous I’ve heard good things about escitalopram. I would say stick with the medication for a few months and see is there’s any changes. If not then talk with your doctor about maybe switching or upping the dosage. It’s really just about finding what works for you then sticking with it.
@Dreyco Jones Thank u
@Anonymous For sure, have a good day today! I’m here if you need anymore advice or just wanna talk.✌🏻
@Dreyco Jones Whats ur age ? Are u struggling with ocd ?
@Ishwarya I’m 19 and I’ve had ocd all my life but it’s gotten worse as I’ve gotten older. What about you?
@Dreyco Jones Actually I started to get the symptoms just before 6 months I think so it's just started very gradually and now it has turned my life upside down and completely new to this and I am from India so here people don't understand what is exactly happening with me they just say don't over think and do the work this is what it happening daily
@Ishwarya I completely understand how you feel, it has completely changed my life as it’s gotten worse. It’s just something we have to learn more about and do the best we can with it. Even though im from the states and more people understand why im the way i am, I’ve been in the same place you are with not feeling like anyone gets it. Just know you always have this platform with hundreds of people that are going through the same things. On top of that I can relate to your constant overthinking so just know you’re not alone!
@Dreyco Jones Yeah thank you so much you are in the age of my little brother I am so glad that you are replying to my post Yeah let me deal with the thoughts and just trying not to respond to any of the thoughts but some of the thoughts I'll get into severe urge and I will find out .. few thoughts I can able to delay responding oh God I am just praying for the life before OCD I couldn't able to concentrate much on my work Trying really hard
@Ishwarya Of course! I’m very happy to help. Just take things one day at a time and don’t overwhelm yourself. Remember that we have to get better the same way we got sick which is a slow process sometimes. I’m not sure how many medications are available where you are but medication has helped me to stop the obsessive thoughts sometimes and allows me to focus on my work better. Also things like meditation or praying before work could help you get into a positive calm mindset. Just stay consistent you got this!!!
Yes bro thank yew
i’ve been dealing with this “thing” since i was 15. (i’m 23 now) if i have a bad memory that i have done when i was really young or just an intrusive thought i feel like i need to tell my mom or boyfriend. it’s been on and off ever since but since January hit it’s been an everyday thing about the littlest things. mostly about my relationship. an example is i was talking to someone random at my job and we were talking about taxes and when im in deep thought or just thinking i do a thing where i bite my lip (not in the sexual way) and i had a thought when it happened “was that sexual?” and i felt like i did something wrong and i went for a while thinking that until i told my boyfriend about it. or like my ex’s face has popped up in my head in the most inappropriate times and i feel the need that i have to tell him. (my ex was not a good person) i feel like im a prisoner in my head everyday, trying to justify thoughts or remind myself that its just a thought. i didnt know that this was or could be a form of ocd. it runs in my family but i’ve just never considered it being this. i always called it anxiety or depression but i always felt like it is more than that.
I used to write everything that happened with me on daily basis. It can be any type of information like about my conversation with friends or family or what I eat, what someone did to me, bad experiences but I was doing It excessively. I used to write everything to conserve every type of memory which doesn't Even important for me. Like I couldn't resist my self to write about all bus journeys or all restaurants that I have been. But about 2 months ago I destroyed my notes and my anxiety skyrocketed for 1 week. I couldn't even move from my bed due to thoughts that came in my mind. But after talking with my friends my anxiety decreased for somedays but again many thoughts around this revolved in my head. Like will I remember what I'm doing in college life in future, will I remember my memories with my parents or grandmother or will I remember about all my experiences that I have experienced from childhood like my trips etc. I know that it doesn't sound that serious but it is affecting me very severely. I am not able to enjoy my life due to these thoughts and most of the time I feel sad and depressed. Can anyone help me about this?
I’ve had many types of OCD, but I gained control over them over the years, but a new one has started to arise. Do y’all ever have scary thoughts about something you might do? Recently I’ll get extremely uncomfortable no matter where I am because I can’t stop thinking about “what if I screamed really loud in my lecture class tomorrow?” And other stupid stuff like that. Also, this one is kind of funny, but sometimes when I use the bathroom I pause before because I think “what if I’m actually in class right now?” I also cannot control the thoughts about past embarrassing moments. I know everyone does, but I will become visibly uncomfortable and harp on something from years ago. This happens all throughout the day. Also, does anyone else do things that resemble tics when you get these thoughts. Like when they happen I’ll curse under my breath or like jerk my head a little bit. When I’m in public I keep it low key but when I’m alone sometimes I’ll physically get up and pace or something when those thoughts happen. Just curious if anyone has had these experiences
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