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Guys, I would like help with maladaptive daydreaming and impulsivity. What would both be in OCD? I've always had daydreams. But it was something I did because I liked creating stories. But recently I've noticed that sometimes when I'm stressed, if I think about a situation, it feels like I'm going to imagine it or want to imagine it. When I say don't do it, it feels like it's basically going to happen. I talked here the other day about what if I try to create a compulsion to get out of my subject? Yesterday I was so anxious and I did this counting thing. Then it came to my mind, "put something like, if you don't do this, someone will suffer harm." And I don't want that. And I don't even want to create this compulsion because I would know that it would be worse because I would never risk it. But the thing is, even though I had a clear idea, it seemed like I was going to do it. I just wouldn't let it happen. Is that daydreaming? Is that impulsiveness? This has happened to my OCD theme before. But I had the feeling that I wasn't taking things seriously. That I was being childish. But I don't do it on purpose, it seems like I can't get out of the habit. Thanks for the help!

Anonymous

Date posted: 19w

So I have adhd and ocd so I can help you distinguish between the two. To me it sounds like you’re battling your intrusive thoughts. Intrusive thoughts: Go against morals Cause anxiety and distress Compulsions relive it (and in my case make me feel guilty) ADHD impulsivity: Unpleasant thoughts Word “vomiting” No control over thoughts and actions for example if I have a thoughts I’ll find myself saying it out-loud as a think it or soon after even if I know it’s not right Hopefully this helps you. I’m no expert but to me it sounds like rumination and compulsions. However, talk to your therapist as if its impulsivity it could be the worlds favorite mix of ADHD/OCD🤣

Anonymous

Date posted: 19w

I had a theory that people with ADHD are more likely to develop OCD because OCD has a lot to do with inattention. My OCD started out as a distortion and if I had stopped for a second, I would have seen that I wasn't even thinking about anything... But I don't have ADHD. So I find it hard to be that. But I realyze something! I read what you said yesterday and I was in crisis so I ended up not being able to answer you. But I was analyzing some things... and I had the feeling that I assumed some things. I said that I was negative about some things and that's why I said it too. Like I see something with pottetion to reminder me something and then I see it. Now that you mentioned speaking impulsively, it makes sense. Because I genuinely felt like I didn't have any intrusive thoughts. But now it makes a certain sense that this is an intrusive thought and always comes with my voice, as if it were part of my reasoning. I'm going to talk to my therapist tomorrow! Thank you so much for this. Are the "word" vomiting words that make you anxious? Because I have some that I avoid because it seems like it will make me think of something if I complete it, so I avoid it. Thank you very much for your help! It was really helpful. I was able to see what you said and since yesterday, I feel much better. Thank you very much! I hope you are well. I am praying for you. 🌷🤍

Aphid123

Date posted: 21w

Is this even OCD?

Hey so a couple months ago (7-8) I remember being upset at my family member. Like she was talking too much while I was annoyed and remember wanting her to be quiet. I got an intrusive thought like a really bad image of doing something really bad to her, and my hand twitched to the side a little? Like it felt like I was about to?! And I remembered thinking "if I do this, I'll get in trouble". I got up and left to the bathroom and felt horrified! I was thinking "did I want to act out? Did the only reason I didn't act out was because of getting in trouble? If there was no consequences, would have I done it?! Does this mean this whole time I've been using OCD as an excuse?" I remember I couldn't sleep for 3 nights because of how bad the anxiety was, I was crying and I felt very guilty like I should turn myself in to a mental hospital. I couldn't eat for many days or be near her because of that thought and twitch I had! I'm worried it was an impulse or I actually wanted to hurt her. And even to this day I still ruminanate about this. Like last night I couldn't sleep well I kept waking up every two hours and asking myself "am I capable?" I couldn't eat last night. Sometimes I move on from it like I forget that happened but when I remember, I feel distressed about it! I don't want to be an evil person or do bad actions towards anyone! I'm even scared to be angry because of this because I'm scared I have more "chance" of acting out due to anger. Like was it an impulse and I held back? Is this even OCD? Please help, I'm really scared!

emmagracee

Date posted: 16w

Help! URGENT!!

I’ve always struggled with maladaptive daydreaming I’ve stopped but I have harm ocd and my brain would hook onto a true crime story and I’d pretend to be a family member/loved one/victim of a k*ller and would make up elaborate stories abt it. That feels so disgusting I’m so scared this shows in a horrible person doesn’t it? And now my brain is telling me I have found k*llers attractive in the past I don’t think I ever did but what if I did I’m scared

emmagracee

Date posted: 15w

Hello! Please no judgement just help!!

I’ve always struggled with maladaptive daydreaming I’ve stopped but I have harm ocd and my brain would hook onto a true crime story and I’d pretend to be a family member/loved one/victim of a kller and would make up elaborate stories abt it. That feels so disgusting I’m so scared this shows in a horrible person doesn’t it? And now my brain is telling me I have found kllers attractive in the past I don’t think I ever did but what if I did I’m scared and I daydreamed about k*lling a man if he ever SA my niece these feel so violent they were at least MONTHS ago but I am ashamed and truly would like support.

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