hanysm@gmail.com

Date posted: 44w

How to Addresses Overthinking,

To addresses overthinking, which occurs when past events are analyzed and future events are worried about to the extent that focusing on simple tasks becomes difficult. Here are three effective methods: 5-4-3-2-1 Technique: Distract yourself by using your senses to focus on five things you see, four sounds you hear, etc. Counter-Belief : Identify and challenge weakening beliefs by forming and testing positive counter-beliefs. Delay Worrying: Set a specific time for worrying, which often diminishes the anxiety's I hope this helps

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 44w

I needed this for my panic attack this morning. Thanks!

hanysm@gmail...

Date posted: 44w

I am sorry you have to go through this. Wishing you better

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 44w

@hanysm@gmail.com Thanks... there is a lot of stress in my life right now. I think that's why I'm having them

hanysm@gmail...

Date posted: 44w

@Speckles Things sometimes feel complicated when you are in the midst of it. An outsider's perspective might help. If you feel you want to vent it, I am here.

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 44w

@hanysm@gmail.com Thank you! It's my mom's in a nursing home with Alzheimers and her 2nd husband is not cooperated. I had to involve a lawyer.

hanysm@gmail...

Date posted: 44w

@Speckles This is difficult. If I can be of help, let me know. But worry not, what is planned for her, will be. Look at it this way, she although lost her memory, she has you to care for her.

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 44w

@hanysm@gmail.com Thank you! I think he's done something illegal to her finances.

hanysm@gmail...

Date posted: 44w

@Speckles That's unfortunate. And yes a lawyer might be your best bet.

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 44w

@hanysm@gmail.com I think it is now. It's the only way things are going to get done and figured out

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 44w

@hanysm@gmail.com 2nd panic attack in grocery store! 😳 I've had it with them!

hanysm@gmail...

Date posted: 44w

@Speckles Are you taking medications for them? If not, may it is time

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 44w

@hanysm@gmail.com Yes...I took a klonopin when I got home. I should carry them with me

hanysm@gmail...

Date posted: 44w

@Speckles Are you sleeping ok?

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 44w

@hanysm@gmail.com I think I need more sleep. Just had a power nap

hanysm@gmail...

Date posted: 44w

Maybe this is it. So what do you do when you get them?

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 44w

I try to calm myself, but my husband was getting angry which made it worse

hanysm@gmail...

Date posted: 44w

@Speckles He shouldn't be angry unless it is not because of your panic episode. Yet, I understand. Did you educate him on what it means to have OCD?

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 44w

@hanysm@gmail.com He was angry bc I forgot to show them a coupon. I was shaking. He understands the ocd, but he's having a hard time understanding the panic attacks

hanysm@gmail...

Date posted: 44w

@Speckles I know, I was the same at some point with my son. Question, can you describe how you feel and what exactly happens? Of course if it won't trigger you.

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 44w

It's a terrible feeling. You shake and feel like you are having a melt down. Heart pounding etc... not fun! And you feel like you are going to lose control

hanysm@gmail...

Date posted: 44w

I heard if you hold a bag to breathe in it might help. This happened to my son, and I thought he was having a heart attack and drove him to the ER. They said it was a panic attack. Sorry, but did you tell your doctor about those?

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 44w

@hanysm@gmail.com Yeah, my husband was gonna take me to the hospital, but I knew it was just a panic attack. I have to mention this to my psychiatrist. Don't meet her until Feb., but maybe I'll make it sooner

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 44w

@hanysm@gmail.com It was embarrassing in front of the cashier since I was shaking and dropped my credit card.

hanysm@gmail...

Date posted: 44w

@Speckles No you should feel embarrassed. I would if it was under your control. No don't think this way. People are usually understanding in those situations.

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 44w

@hanysm@gmail.com He seemed understanding. I just said I had too much coffee. Which I do need to limit that to 1 regular size cup

hanysm@gmail...

Date posted: 44w

@Speckles Or just drink decaf 💡

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 44w

@hanysm@gmail.com Good idea! Should've thought of that!

hanysm@gmail...

Date posted: 44w

@Speckles Ok, you owe me a cup of coffee for the idea then. 😆

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 44w

@hanysm@gmail.com Ha..ha! I do!

hanysm@gmail...

Date posted: 44w

@Speckles Maybe I too nosey asking this, but what (sub)type of OCD do you have?

Speckles

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 44w

@hanysm@gmail.com Harm ocd, religious ocd

nae nae

Date posted: 19w

Grounding techniques?

I can't focus on anything but my thoughts. I'm so inside my head, and my mom always tells me to focus on my body and my surroundings, but I can't, or maybe I just don't know how. I try to, but it doesn't help. The thoughts are still there :(

YourOCDhelpi...

Date posted: 16w

Read this if you’re struggling today!

Remember thoughts are just thoughts, feelings are just feelings. We generally cannot control our thoughts or feelings, and even groinal responses. No matter how much you want to, they just happen and they 100% happen more when you’re worried about them happening, instead except it. Say “that’s just my silly thoughts again” or whatever it may be, say oh it’s just that silly thing again. Don’t try to work it out, don’t try to ignore it, allow them to come but don’t solve them. Just expect that they’re there . The best advise I was ever told is OCD is like a drunk person, they start to say silly things such as “omg I’m such a silly person” or “Ong you’re so great you’re the strongest person alive” you don’t actually believe what they say because they’re speaking nonsense, but you most likely will reply with “oh yes you’re right” because you’re trying to just please them, but it doesn’t mean you agree with them. You’re just trying to “shut them up” basically. For example if you kept saying “no I’m not” “not that’s not true” “no don’t be silly” the drunk person would carry on saying “no yes you are” etc etc… this is the same with ocd, the more you try to argue with it and say “no this isn’t true” the more it’ll say “yes it is” however if you just say “yes okay you’re right” (even tho it’s not) it’ll start to show ocd that you aren’t picking a fight anymore, you’re just excepting it and it’ll start to get easier. Trust me you aren’t alone in this. Ocd is scary. But you can do this. Some other techniques that have helped me massively is this… When you’re getting these unwanted thoughts etc, name 5 things you can see around you, 2 things you can smell or 2 things you like the smell of, 3 things you can hear and 5 things you can feel, such as touch your hair etc and describe how it feels, etc. this is a way of just distracting yourself. It’s a very good technique for ocd and I went from getting 20 showed a day due to my ocd down to 3 showers a day…. From using this. It works!!! Or take deep breaths that also helps people You aren’t a bad person, you’re just suffering with ocd and that doesn’t make you a bad person

KatieOCD!

Date posted: 16w

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