Stuck@theSink
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Non stop tracking
My contamination ocd is taking over this week, and I'm tracking and isolating every time I touch something that's a trigger. Pretty frustrating.
Amara Amara
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- 1y
I'm sorry to hear that you're having a tough time with your contamination OCD. Identify and challenge irrational thoughts related to contamination. Ask yourself, “What evidence do I have that this is true?” This can help weaken the hold of OCD. I assuming you're still in therapy, so if you're in therapy, discuss a gradual exposure plan with your therapist. This involves facing feared situations in a controlled and gradual way to lessen anxiety over time.While it’s natural to want to avoid triggers, isolating yourself can reinforce OCD. Try to gradually engage with triggers without performing rituals. Use grounding exercises, deep breathing, or stress-reduction techniques when you start to feel overwhelmed. Write about your feelings and experiences related to your OCD. This can provide insight and help process your thoughts and emotions. Remind yourself that it's okay to struggle and that progress takes time. Be gentle with yourself on difficult days.
Stuck@theSinkStuck@theSink
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The main issue is a little extra stress this week, and I think it's more of a subconscious stress. It probably sounds dumb, but the election outcome has me feeling uncertain about the future. And that just has me feeling my triggers a bit more this week. I read your bio, and you sound like a carbon copy of me. I started with nocd in Feb/March of this year. My ocd revealed itself during the pandemic as well. In hindsight, I can see some tendencies I have had throughout my life, and even anxieties, but I never understood what anxiety really was until getting slammed by my ocd. Thanks for your post.
Amara Amara
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@Searching for strength You're welcome. And actually isn't dumb triggered by the election, even I saw one of the members post a few times during the months about how stressed they were about the election and the future. I agree with you about the pandemic and other things. The last time I commented on your post was when you were in a rescue situation with those cats. Everything's going to be okay soon. I know you know all the techniques. Just try to be patient and let go of any negative feelings you may have.
Stuck@theSinkStuck@theSink
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@Amara Thank you for your posts then and now. :) The cats are such a nice distraction and boost to my spirits some days. Sometimes I wonder what the rescued kittens are up to these days. The strays that were too feral for foster living are still around, however they're fixed now. They've come to determine that the time I leave for work, and the time I return home, are breakfast and dinner time. :) They help me out on my tough days for sure. I have compulsions with washing up to my elbows after petting then, butt they bring me so much happiness, especially one that has comes to enjoy being petted. They also provide spontaneous erp somedays.
AnonymousAnonymous
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- OCD Conqueror
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- 1y
Oh man I have been there, I know that feeling, and you're not alone
Amara Amara
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- 1y
Don't mention it.🙂 I know I used to have a cat before when I didn't have OCD. I like animals and pets in general, they are so special and make us happy. Also, cats are cute, funny, and naughty, and it's good to hear that they help you on hard days.🙂 I can see your favorite cat in your profile picture.
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