marks
- Date posted
- 32w
Anybody have hit and run ocd?
Haven’t drove by myself for a month now. Ive gone through this before.. any advice or tips that can help
MichelleVMichelleV
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 32w
I hope this helps! https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/hit-and-run-ocd-overview-symptoms-treatment
MichelleVMichelleV
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 32w
I don’t have hit and run thoughts, but I had massive OCD fears about driving (convinced I was going to die), and no matter what your thoughts are, ERP will help you. Do you work with a therapist?
marksmarks
- Date posted
- 32w
@MichelleV Yes I do on another application. I havent tried nocd yet.
Anonymous2212Anonymous2212
- Date posted
- 32w
What I love about this app is that people seem to be less afraid to speak up about obstacles they come face to face with on a daily basis. Reading this reminded me I’m not the only one with these struggles. I experience this theme of OCD way too often, especially when driving at night. If I’m driving away and look to the side for I kid you not just a millisecond, I go down this mental rabbit hole in asking myself questions like, “omg what if I just hit someone and didn’t notice? What if I did hit someone and then I wake up tomorrow and my whole life is over because of it? What if I accidentally hit someone and didn’t notice and I caused a tragedy that changed someone’s life and everyone around them, how could I live with that?” Then all those thoughts coming at 100mph make me always result in turning around and rescanning the area where I had the anxiety about to make sure there’s nobody. I found this to be worse because I felt like I was training my mind to always have concrete proof to believe my own judgment. Now, I’m not a therapist, and I’m not sure if this is helpful. But when thoughts like these come into my head, I try to remind myself that I’m a human being with clarity and a clear judgment. If something truly were to have happened the mind would’ve definitely noticed and I would’ve reacted.
marksmarks
- Date posted
- 32w
@Anonymous2212 Yes what you said is very similar to what im going through. Its tough but ive been through it before really bad back in like 2019. I scheduled my first nocd appointment on Thursday. I hope it goes great.
Anonymous2212Anonymous2212
- Date posted
- 32w
@marks I understand. I have faith that we aren’t given anything we can’t handle so I believe you will get through this and seeking professional help is a good step in a journey when seeking progress! It’s gonna go great.
Anony1314Anony1314
- Date posted
- 32w
I used to have this. It's very debilitating! Mine ended up morphing into another subtype of OCD unfortunately (that's even worse), so I don't have any advice to give. I am here for you though!!
marksmarks
- Date posted
- 32w
@Anony1314 Yes it is very hard. My moms been taking me to work. I only drive with someone in the car for now. Its just tough cause I was driving everywhere for like the past 5-6 years.
cheetahgirlcheetahgirl
- Date posted
- 32w
yes i do and it’s awful! I am currently working with a therapist and starting medication tomorrow… I hope it helps! Praying for you i would never wish this on anyone it’s horrible and i know how you feel
marksmarks
- Date posted
- 32w
@cheetahgirl Yes it is the worst tbh. I been on medication since like 2019ish. And thank you so much. Praying for you also.
cheetahgirlcheetahgirl
- Date posted
- 31w
@marks has the medication helped you at all??
marksmarks
- Date posted
- 31w
@cheetahgirl Yes it calmed my mind a lot
- User type
- Therapist
- Date posted
- 32w
Hi marks. Thank you for reaching out! What worked well for you in the past when this happened? Have you considered ERP treatment? Hit and Run OCD is treatable! See treatmyocd or contact the NOCD Care Team for any specific questions you might have.
- User type
- Therapist
- Date posted
- 32w
Sorry here is the link to NOCD's website: treatmyocd.com
marksmarks
- Date posted
- 32w
@Katelin Jobin Erp worked well for me in the past. And I scheduled a call for today to talk to someone to find the right therapist for me. Is there a therapist that specializes in hit and run ocd?
- User type
- Therapist
- Date posted
- 32w
@marks - Good work scheduling a call! OCD specialists are trained to treat OCD, regardless of the subtype/theme. Wishing you good things in your continued recovery @marks!
- User type
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- Date posted
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Make sure you frame this as celebrating being brave and courageous and refusing to believe the thoughts/worries OCD gives you. How you frame things as scary/empowering makes a big difference in taking actions forward. Celebrate choosing to step out into this risk and finding out you can do it!!
marksmarks
- Date posted
- 32w
@Anonymous - Which one?
MichelleVMichelleV
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 32w
Do you work on this subtype with your current therapist?
marksmarks
- Date posted
- 32w
@MichelleV Yes
MichelleVMichelleV
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 32w
@marks Ok! Is it an ERP therapist? My general advice is to keep working on the exposures. There is a lot of fear with driving, but speaking from personal experience, your world opens up so much more when you conquer the fear
marksmarks
- Date posted
- 32w
@MichelleV No it isnt a erp therapist. I did erp therapy years ago when I was feeling like this. Going to give nocd therapy a try soon
MichelleVMichelleV
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 32w
@marks I’m glad!
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