nae nae

Date posted: 32w

At an odd point...

So, I've gotten to a point where I don't feel overbearing anxiety, but it's still there? The best way to describe it is this "unsettled" feeling in the pit of my stomach at all points of the day. I've also noticed myself "checking" if I still have a fear or reaction towards certain memories of intrusive thoughts I'd had in the past, which I know isn't great, but it kind of just happens automatically. I'm at an odd point in recovery because I don't necessarily feel I'm in major distress over these intrusive thoughts or the memories that have been causing feelings of guilt and shame... I just feel unsettled and a bit annoyed? I'm annoyed that I can't just exist without this like other people can. Like, I wish my brain would move on from this already. I've been doing a lot better compared to a few months ago, but moments where I'm not doing much, I can feel this anxiety begin to creep over me. I'm constantly aware that I'm just a trigger away from being sucked back into that horrible cycle of rumination, reviewing, compulsions, etc... Has anyone had a similar experience? If so, any advice to offer that helped you get through this?

bruceWayne1

Date posted: 32w

Yup im having this rn, its hard but the best we can do is js continue living

nae nae

Date posted: 32w

Yeah, it's rough. Hoping there will be better days for the both of us! 🥲

Slicey

Date posted: 32w

I feel the same way, which would lead me to believe that we will continue to feel better if we continue working our treatment program. Patience and self compassion is really important.

nae nae

Date posted: 32w

I believe the same. Patience and self compassion are two things I need to practice more of, so thank you for reminding me of that. Wishing you the best of luck with treatment! :)

issphra 🫶🏻

Date posted: 32w

I do that compulsion too. I make myself remember intrusive thoughts I’ve had to see if I’ll react or act on them. When I’m okay, I feel unsettled and scared instead of annoyed, I guess I’m not at that point just yet. I saw your post about the bad stuff on the internet or something along those lines. No idea how to get back to it though but I wanted to let you know I struggle with the same intrusive thoughts/urge a lot. I’m also constantly aware that all it takes is one trigger or a strong enough reaction to a memory of an intrusive thought and I’m back in OCD’s grasp. My advice, even though I’m kinda going through the same thing, is please keep going. You’re doing better, you can keep getting better. I know we don’t know each other but I’m proud of you, you’re doing great. Don’t give up, you’re strong 🤍

nae nae

Date posted: 32w

Thank you so much🥹 This is so kind of you to say and really, really helpful. Sometimes, just knowing I'm not alone is enough of a push to keep me going. I'm proud of you, too! OCD is so rough, and some days are easier than others, but we're both still chugging along! Let's hope this new year will be gentler on us both.

issphra 🫶🏻

Date posted: 32w

@nae nae I hope so! Remember, you’re always in control even when OCD makes you think you’re not. I’m always here 💗💗💗

linhater1234

Date posted: 32w

feel this often, i started getting anxious a few minutes ago. been reminding myself that it’s better than it was 💗

nae nae

Date posted: 32w

I've been reminding myself of the same. We'll get through this 🫂❤️‍🩹 You're not alone. If you ever need support, advice, or just a place to vent, there's a whole community here for you.

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Date posted: 32w

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nae nae

Date posted: 32w

I'm really sorry you're having the same issue, but it's also nice to know we're not alone in dealing with this. 🥲

nae nae

Date posted: 32w

@literatureandpumpkinsx Ugh, I'm dealing with the exact same situation. And sometimes, I'll be distracted and able to enjoy myself for a bit, but then I'll feel that unsettling feeling in my stomach, and everything comes back to me. I'm trying not to focus on it too much, and I hope you're able to do the same! It's so difficult, but we'll get through this one way or another, I suppose. Taking one day at a time until then.

nae nae

Date posted: 32w

@literatureandpumpkinsx I feel that so much🥹 I definitely miss who I was before all of this. Things seemed a lot easier back then, in some ways. But, it's true. We will come out of this emotionally stronger and more compassionate for others who are also struggling!

nae nae

Date posted: 16w

Existing without anxiety?

Is this even a possibility? I'm not even sure if it's an OCD issue, GAD, or maybe a lack of something else, but I'm just constantly feeling off. Even if I'm not getting constant intrusive thoughts, I just feel on edge all the time? Is there anyone who's been able to overcome this? It bothers me so much 😭

Hi_1

Date posted: 15w

Advice?

I’ve been stuck in this cycle for the last month or two and am not sure how to get out of it. Basically, I will work on ignoring the thoughts and not responding or engaging plus limiting/completely eliminating compulsions. After a week or two of constant work, the amount of intrusive thoughts in a day goes down. The anxiety each thought causes also goes down with some, but not all, thoughts passing without notice like they would for a normal person. The thoughts that do stick cause anxiety and make me want to ruminate or do other compulsions but I make sure to limit them. After a bit, I’m in a pretty good head space. This is usually when it goes down hill. I’ll start to question if I even have ocd because some of the thoughts (once again not all) pass without notice. The difficulty resisting compulsions goes down and so does the anxiety, only increasing the questioning. I spend a while questioning if I’ve ever had ocd in the first place and then something sets me off or the questioning itself becomes a trigger and I get stuck back into the same ocd cycle with constant rumination, anxiety, and other compulsions. This lasts for a week or two before I know I need to stop and try and work hard to get back to ignoring the thoughts. And the cycle just restarts over and over again. Does anyone have any tips to stop this from happening? It’s really harming my recovery as every few weeks I dive back into the same negative place I was.

Holl1

Date posted: 15w

OCD

So I’ve noticed that my OCD has calmed down, I’m getting less intrusive thoughts but I feel more uncertain than ever. Is this normal for recovery?

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