At times, my intrusive thoughts get so intense that all I can do is lay frozen in my bed and hope I fall asleep, and usually I do even if I'm not tired. My brain just wears me out and I wanna escape through sleep. (Sadly it doesn't work all the time)
Hi! I just typed this up, it might help, and yes I think that is a compulsion, sorry! : Hey everyone I hope your OCD is going OK today. If not, this might help. Over the last three months I’ve been struggling with religious and social anxiety. I’ve been thinking “ i the problem” but instead you need to recognize that OCD IS THE PROBLEM NOT YOU! You must literally talk to your one say “ you know what ocd, that may be true, but I’m going to choose to believe the more positive outcome anyway because I don’t know.” And say it with sas. OCD has been bullying you your whole life, and it’s time you bully it back and take control! “Maybe. OCD! I don’t know 🤷♂️” In a way, make fun of the OCD, ( not yourself or the fact that you have it!” ) just try to patronize it by not caring what it has to say and pretending you do like “ okay whatever you say OCD👆🤣!” Hope this helps!! Happy thanksgiving !
Hi there, Though I'm not a mental health professional and can't comment on whether or not it's a compulsion, I just wanted to let you know that I do the same exact thing. I just get so mentally and physically exhausted from all the crazy thoughts that I just want an escape and go lay in bed and sleep. But, sometimes those intrusive thoughts weave their way into my dreams. You're not alone. You got this. If you haven't already, please find a therapist to help you along in your journey of recovery. Best wishes.
Yes, anything can be a compulsion.
Yes, it can be used as avoidance which feeds the OCD cycle.
Why is night so hard to resist compulsions. I have this idea in my head or my ocd tells me that my thoughts will be stuck with me or it will become real if I don’t do the compulsion before I fall asleep
Hi everyone, I am still int he midst of an OCD Flare that started last week. I had 1 day when I felt a little better because I was with my s.o. and he kept me distracted all day Today I am alone at home like most of last week and having a hard time getting out of bed. My compulsions have been reassurance seeking online. Today the taboo OCD thoughts included false memory and I feel numb. No anxiety or fear which in turn is telling my brain that it means I am a horrible person who wanted all of these thoughts, likes them, etc. I have been crying on and off the past week so Im not sure if my body is just exhausted or if I finally accepted I am this terrible person capable of these horrible things. How do you get yourself to 1. Leave your bed 2. Manage the numbness.
Has anyone got any tips on how to fight the feeling of wanting to avoid and escape? That’s my main compulsion, wanting to sleep to avoid my thoughts and feelings but I can’t spend my life in bed. I have a young son! I’ve fought this before but it’s so difficult. Anyone know a way to make it any easier? The feeling is so intense
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