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- 30w
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- 30w
This is totally relatable. When we are stressed, tired, worn down, or sick we are more vulnerable to OCD. Keep in mind also that OCD plays "tricks" and might try to convince you that you don't have OCD, therefore you're not getting better... it could be something else... how do you know for sure it is/is not OCD? Try to observe that thought and continue forward with your day as best you can without getting caught up in it. An extra dose of self-compassion and self-care when stressed, tired, sick is also a good move!
spelamarelaspelamarela
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- 30w
@Katelin Jobin Thank you for that!!
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- Therapist
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- 29w
@spelamarela - Hello there! Excellent question. I wonder if you may be willing to sit with this curiosity. A practice we teach in ERP is to notice our intentions for doing a behavior (especially if it is a compulsion - such as trying to seek-reassurance to make ourselves feel better in some way). It is helpful to do this work with a therapist. If you have questions about getting started with treatment, payment plan options, etc., consider giving the NOCD Care Team a call at treatmyocd.com
spelamarelaspelamarela
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- 29w
@Hi_123 Hey you can talk to me
It took me this long to get help because I don't like the word "disorder."It took me t...
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- 30w
I spent years in denial or going back and forth with myself about having OCD. I learned about it because other people started noticing my symptoms and asking me. I always tried to rationalize it or use avoidance. I would say things like,"No, that's just the way I am." I would take one example of an OCD behavior that I don't have to explain away all the other ones I DO have. Someone could tell me an OCD person will check to make sure their door is locked over and over again, so I would respond with, "See and I don't do that, so I don't have OCD." š¤ It didn't work in the long run, for as you can see, now I'm here. š«
It took me this long to get help because I don't like the word "disorder."It took me t...
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@spelamarela Yes, I was in denial about it but kinda knew I had it at the same time for years. I would do a lot of mental compulsions and avoidance.
It took me this long to get help because I don't like the word "disorder."It took me t...
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@spelamarela Absolutely! I would ruminate and research and tried to manage it myself. I just didn't want to have it lol
It took me this long to get help because I don't like the word "disorder."It took me t...
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- 30w
@spelamarela They said OCD can latch on to anything. Sounds like something one of the therapist or support groups could help with. Because if it is OCD you can figure out how to stop obsessing over it. Then, if it's true, you can decide how you want to handle it.
eafik36eafik36
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- 30w
I experience this too Iām so scared to use it as a excuse to something else just because it sounds better
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- Therapist
- Date posted
- 30w
It is not uncommon for this to occur around your period. I have seen individuals report that their monthly hormonal changes can play a role in their OCD for sure. Know that there is good help out there available to you if you are looking for it.
Newintown!Newintown!
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- 30w
Iāve got a few other mental health issues and just recently figured out the OCD aspect. I love to gaslight myself about everything. Iāve kind of made a rule that Iām not allowed to make significant decisions when on my period or after a certain time of night because I know my mental state isnāt reliable. I have to go āmy thoughts arenāt accurate right now so Iām not going to listen to them.ā I can feel however I feel but I know that has to be independent of my worth or decisions
UnsureRiversofAmazoniaUnsureRivers...
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- 29w
I sometimes, even now, wonder if it's just a severe case of GAD, however, I realize some of the themes I get are exclusive to OCD. I think it's common for OCD itself to make you doubt you have it.
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LizM99
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- 22w
Is this something OCD does?
Whenever anyone starts to feel like their thoughts are less triggering or they feel a moment of happiness/ relief OCD tells you that you want the thoughts back or you actually like having the thoughts and maybe thats just the person I really am? I feel like im going insaneš¢
K1790
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- 19w
Unsure if OCD sometimes
I was diagnosed with OCD around the age of 6, subtype- contamination primarily. It calmed down as I got older and I assumed it had gone away, but also didnāt realize it can show up in other ways, and it still had been effecting me which I know now. Iām not 31 and Iāve been in therapy for a year and itās helped a lot, although I sometimes get thoughts that what if some of the stuff Iām dealing with isnāt ocd and Iām exaggerating. I feel like thoughts will feel sticky and Iāll do certain compulsions but then the thought eventually vanishes if I do it a few times which makes me think maybe itās not OCD since other people/friends I know would probably do the exact same thing. Not sure if Iām making sense, but I guess my question is if that thought comes up with anyone else? Just being unsure if something youāre doing actually is ocd or not.
myfunnyvalen...
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- 7w
Fear of never getting better
So after going back to therapy, Iāve been doing really good. I didnāt care about the thoughts or any of my obsessions. But this past week, my mind has just been looping so many thoughts that are scary and sad. The rumination cycle feels like how I felt before even receiving therapy. I donāt know if itās just because Iām not doing compulsions as much, but Iāve been so afraid this is never going to away, and Iām going to feel anxious and scared forever:(
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