Username: learningtorecover

Date posted: 7d ago

Compulsively on reddit when in a spiral

Is it just me or is reddit and quora the worst things to be on when you’re in a spiral or just in general when you have OCD? Why is it always mostly negative replies on there or just ‘move on, get over it’ ‘break up’, ‘what’s wrong with you?’ responses? I’ve accidentally made it a habit/compulsion to go on there when I’m freaking out about something and it always makes me worse - especially when it comes to ROCD! It always make me doubt my own thoughts and emotions :(

Username: issphra 🫶🏻issphra 🫶🏻

Date posted: 7d ago

Lmfao yeah it’s awful don’t go on there omg. It gave me panic attacks after panic attacks when I was looking up if thinking about other people while in a relationship is normal (spoiler, it’s extremely normal. Confirmed by my therapist and bf) and all I encountered were some crazy ppl who were like “ABSOLUTELY NOT you CAN control your thoughts you are a CHEATER if you ever think about anyone but your partner” I’m not even kidding. That’s what it was, and I was petrified I had cheated by thinking of another person. I vividly remember that panic attack and just being inconsolable. It happened 3 weeks ago. It was BAD. Don’t go on there really, it’s a compulsion and it normally doesn’t bring relief. If you have to go anywhere, come to this app instead. I’m sorry, I know how terrible it is to read stuff like that when you’re already panicking.

Username: learningtorecoverlearningtore...

Date posted: 7d ago

@issphra 🫶🏻 oh gosh I’m sorry you had to go through that too, it’s so horrible, why are they all so bitter and overwhelming on there 🥹 I’ve been wanting to reconnect with a friend who I had a falling out with after an argument as since I got diagnosed I realised my ocd/Rocd completely ruined and ruled that relationship and wanted to explain and reconcile but all I get online is ‘move on you’re wasting your time!’ ‘It’s not going to work and you’ll regret it’ when my family and friends think it’s a good idea but for some reason my mind takes opinions of strangers on more….i hate it especially when going on reddit was part of the issue with that relationship….so hard ugh. Thankyou for replying and telling me your struggles, you/we are strong and we’ve got this, and you’re right, what you were feeling is normal and I’m glad you’re feeling better.

Username: issphra 🫶🏻issphra 🫶🏻

Date posted: 6d ago

@learningtorecover I know what you mean, I’ve hurt my bf’s feelings a few times bc I’ve considered strangers’ opinions more than his. It’s silly to care more about what a random stranger may think that those you love but OCD doesn’t exactly make us rational people. We’re strong, yes 💜. I’m here any time :)

Username: learningtorecoverlearningtore...

Date posted: 6d ago

@issphra 🫶🏻 definitely understand what you’re meaning, it’s so hard to think rationally when you’re feeling so overwhelmed too, I’m here any time too 🧡

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 6d ago

I was just going to come here to search about Reddit! I have been spiraling and have also been on Reddit all week, no matter how badly I want to stop using that website, I can’t. It’s the only thing that calms me down but I know it’s only temporary.

Username: learningtorecoverlearningtore...

Date posted: 6d ago

@Anonymous I totally understand what you mean, i can go days without feeling like i need to search something up or read anything on reddit but then i can spend the whole night + on it….the calming effect is so limited, i can read one thing that might calm me down for a second but then the next thing triggers it all over again, especially when it’s the opposite opinion. I’ve put screen time restrictions on for reddit and quora so I can hopefully not look at it so much. Hope you can stop using it too, I understand what you’re going through.

Username: Megan RuthMegan Ruth

Date posted: 6d ago

@learningtorecover I relate to this so much

Username: sinceslicedbreadsinceslicedb...

Date posted: 7d ago

Every time someone comments on this app I feel way too seen lmaoo but I’m so sorry that someone else deals with this too :( I’ve stopped looking at those and here are my tips: 1) ROCD influencers like “Awaken into Love” and “You Love and You Learn”—I listen to podcasts or watch their videos to help me and 2) Go to ChatGPT and tell it I have ROCD/ask it to unpack my thoughts in the context of my OCD. It helps if you feed ChatGPT some of your past experiences or give it context but I get that some people don’t really wanna share their personal life with AI as much as I’m willing to lol. Anyway, I am wishing you all the best and I hope this can be at least a little helpful.

Username: learningtorecoverlearningtore...

Date posted: 5d ago

@sinceslicedbread sorry only just saw this for some reason your comment didn’t come up before! yeah I get what you mean with this app aha but it means you’re not alone either 🧡 thanks so much for the tips! I’ll try to remember them next time I’m feeling that way. I’m glad you’ve found other ways to deal with these thoughts with rOCD. I hope you all the best too and yes definitely any advice is helpful, thank you 🧡

Username: LiaExe28LiaExe28

Date posted: 7d ago

Yes, I have found some nice people and they’ve given me good advice but I get so stuck on there

Username: learningtorecoverlearningtore...

Date posted: 6d ago

@LiaExe28 I’m glad you’ve found some nice person and good advice on there, i understand the feeling of being stuck, it’s like a spiral that’s hard to get out of.

Username: MariabaeMariabae

Date posted: 7d ago

quora its so awful i never seen a positive post there

Username: learningtorecoverlearningtore...

Date posted: 6d ago

@Mariabae oh my I’m sorry to hear that but I also completely understand and agree :/

Username: Megan RuthMegan Ruth

Date posted: 6d ago

Reddit can be so terrible. I struggle with SOOCD and scrupulosity that my relationship is wrong, and Reddit is largely affirming so I often find myself looking for reassurance there but it always makes me feel worse even if I was able to find it

Username: learningtorecoverlearningtore...

Date posted: 6d ago

@Megan Ruth I understand completely :( I’m currently trying to repair a friendship/relationship as I did the same thing before I got diagnosed and unfortunately at times believed the opinions of negative random people instead of my own or my loved ones, therefore being very confused on how I was really feeling. You’re not alone and I understand what you’re going through. Hope your day has been nice :)

Username: Megan RuthMegan Ruth

Date posted: 5d ago

@learningtorecover Thank you for the thoughtful reply! Sending you good vibes also

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 23w ago

ROCD

Anybody with ROCD question if it’s really ROCD or if you are in a “bad” relationship compared to your friends? ( I know comparison is an exacerbating habit for ocd). I feel great with partner and then maybe remeber any negatives and ignore the positives about our dynamic. I’ll latch onto something he said that hurt my feelings and wonder if I’m in an abusive relationship and spiral. I’ll totally ignore anything nice he’s ever done and convince myself I’m in a mediocre relationship. I’ll assume he should be texting me more and express his feelings towards me more. Anyone else?

Username: meglucy

Date posted: 13w ago

ROCD spike!! ADVICE WOULD BE AMAZING!!

Having a really bad day with my ocd. Just had a massive meltdown. I’ve had 3 sessions with an ocd therapist and I feel worse. This is very confusing to me. I’ve read online that it’s normal to feel worse at the start of therapy, but i don’t know. I’m asking for a lot of reassurance from people, way more than I have ever done. My doubts and thoughts seem to be getting worse. My mum said if the relationship is making you so unhappy why are you doing it? This was sooo triggering for me but maybe she’s right? She said if I didn’t have the relationship in my life, I wouldn’t be having meltdowns or have an ocd spike, so she thinks I should consider whether to be in the relationship or not! Omg it’s so awful to hear those words. But maybe she is kind of right? If somethings making you anxious or unhappy, you stop don’t you? So why haven’t I broken up with him? That would be the logical step. Im so worried to make myself even more ill so im very scared to carry on with the relationship, because right now, my mind is telling me its the cause of my unhappiness and i would be better without it. But is that my ocd speaking? How do I know?! My life without him would be so bleak, or is it my life without the idea of someone in it? I have so many questions, it’s overwhelming. What if I’m not listening to my gut? Maybe I’m not. That makes me feel sick if I’m ignoring myself again. This is torture. What can I do to stop all these doubts and feel better about things!!! I would love some advice 🙏🏻🙏🏻 (this is my ocd talking, but comments that agree with my ocd are very triggering like ‘yes if you feel like that that is a major red flag’. Just comments that maybe give some hope, thank you 🙏🏻)

Username: Nyeeeeht

Date posted: 6w ago

Compulsion

I just realized that I have this compulsion where i search ocd forums up and down, looking for someone describing the exact scenario/event that im obsessing over right now. Otherwise it’s like i cant convince myself that it really is ocd. Its so stupid because even if I find what I am looking for, I know it is only giving me temporary relief. I was just about to post a description of the theme/scenario here, but I am proud that I stopped myself ⭐️

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