anyone relate ?

Hi! I had a recent vacation that was planned for months and I had the same fear. I wanted to have fun so bad but terrified my OCD was going to ruin it. I ended up doing an exposure where I just wrote out that I was not going to have fun over and over again until I was like whatever who cares maybe I won’t it’s just a couple days trip anyway. This helped me not put so much pressure on myself and I had the best time! Of course intrusive thoughts popped in here and there but I would just keep pushing with non engagement responses and also used some general CBT skills (breathing in to 4, holding for 2 and breathing out to 6). If you are working with a therapist see what they think and if this practice might help you too! Your life is more important than your thoughts!

I live in vegas it is easy to spend money here tbh but it’s fun especially during halloween and there’s shows in arts district and fremont is fun too so ya just have fun don’t worry

They are probably getting worse because you are worrying so much about OCD ruining your trip. Which is getting like a runaway train. If you don’t shut this down it could ruin your trip but I doubt it. Once there you will relax into it. Say to yourself “it’s not real and so it’s not going to ruin my trip. It’s silly OCD thoughts. Get out of here thoughts I’m busy.” Get all the planning and packing done ahead. Then go about the rest of your life like the trip isn’t happening and try not to think about it till the day before. You’re already planned and packed. Now go and have a great time. If you get overwhelmed you’re not required to do anything you don’t want to. Go to your room and chill till you’re ready for more.