Any tips on Existential OCD?

I’m really struggling with this theme because it can make me feel “fake” and it creates doubts that the world around me isn’t real or it’s a simulation? I’m really trying to expose myself but even the possibility makes me incredibly afraid. It even plays into my suicidal ocd as well and makes me afraid that my life would be miserable if this was true. I know how ocd works and I know not to fully believe that. But at the same time, I am trapped in doubt and fear. How could I possibly accept this? Will I ever see the world or life the same again? (Don’t answer that I realize that’s reassurance). Idk this theme is so ass.

whydidyoudothat

Date posted: 22w

twins!!!

mental Warrior

Date posted: 22w

Ncaooo this is cute! 😌💃.

maxtrod

Date posted: 22w

I’m going through the same thing right now, as well as an obsession with my own consciousness and how I’m ‘me’, if that makes sense. I’m also looking for answers, but just know that you’re not alone in this.

MPfeif14

Date posted: 22w

@maxtrod Im right there with both of you

mental Warrior

Date posted: 22w

Yep it's definitely ass And about the simulation theory, why does it scare you? I focus on the studies behind why people believe the world/universe could be a simulation and it's just really interesting but the thing is we'll never fully know and that's okay really🙃.

imsonocd

Date posted: 22w

@mental Warrior It’s hard to put in words. I guess it’s the fear that life could be orchestrated and I have no control. Doubting that the people I love are real, the world around me is real. I guess I’m afraid if I knew the world was “fake” somehow, it would make me feel like what’s the point or I would have no control. And it’s like because other people don’t worry about this, then I feel like I’m crazy or alone in this fear. I love my life so much and I’m afraid this theory and these fears will make it miserable. I’m having a really hard time accepting this possibility even though I know how irrational it sounds. My brain makes the fear feel so real. I just get constant thoughts like “is any of this real?” and it terrifies me because I don’t want to be alone in this world, I don’t want to be facing these questions. Idk anyways ty for listening to my Ted Talk.

mental Warrior

Date posted: 22w

@imsonocd I get you. Do you know any theories that you say feuled this or do you avoid certain discussions in totality?

imsonocd

Date posted: 22w

@mental Warrior I usually avoid existential topics in general because they give me anxiety but I should be reading more for exposures ☠️

whydidyoudothat

Date posted: 22w

oh my god i have this. i won’t say what my exact thoughts / fears are — but i have this. the ocd just latches on so hard and you feel like you’re going crazy — but you’re not crazy! and you’re not alone ❤️

whydidyoudothat

Date posted: 22w

also we have the same first name HAHAHAH and same OCD themes

imsonocd

Date posted: 22w

@whydidyoudothat Omg twins!! 😅 yess I hope we both can recover from this!! 🫶 I’m glad I’m not alone!!

iLounge21

Date posted: 15w

ERP for Existential OCD?

Been struggling with existential OCD lately. Very hard to describe the thoughts/feelings, but it is a constant feeling of being stuck in my head. Like what is consciousness and where do I think from? Like I think it’s OCD, maybe it is maybe it isn’t. But if it is, what would be good ERP exercises? Just existing (lol)? And what would be my response prevention? I’m not even sure what mental compulsions I may be doing.

Existential OCD

Anonymous

Date posted: 14w

Solipsism/existential OCD, ERP therapy ideas?

Suffering from solipsism ocd where I think that everything around me is fake and that I’m stuck in a simulation as the only conscious being. I also have thoughts that there is a higher power that is controlling everything around me and that I’m the main character in a video game. Everyone and everything around me is an npc or generated to keep me in the “game”. This is the worst ocd theme that I’ve had to deal with thus far. Is there anybody else that has had this? and what ERP techniques can I use? Need some ideas. Thanks.

Sarah12

Date posted: 6w

Existential ocd theme

Hi guys so this existential theme is like a final boss in all ocd themes for me. I just dont know what to do tbh. My main problem is that whatever iam doing my mind goes: whats the point? Iam watching tiktok about workout my mind goes: there is no point. Iam planning vacation: there is no point. Iam tired of this. I don’t know if its still ocd or what but what i know is that it complitelly ruining my life and i have zero peace. If someone can help me with these meaning of life and point of life thoughts i will be so gratefull because iam starting to feel hopeless.

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