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Hi my name is Violetta and I have OCD that prevents me from sleeping because my mind races and I think of things that I can no longer change.
Hi my name is Violetta and I have OCD that prevents me from sleeping because my mind races and I think of things that I can no longer change.
There are a ton of people on here who also have trouble sleeping because of OCD. I’m one of them. Know that you’re never alone.
I am one of those. Though it has been a life long thing, there have been times where it was so bad i just didn’t sleep or got just an hour or so. It is really hard to deal with. Sometimes i stay to focus on my tired and relax then as much as possible, then work my way up to my eyes and head. This has actually worked for me when i did it. Perhaps it could help, worth a shot. If you need, there’s a blue button on the Home Screen that you can use to access tools to help with things you are struggling with. It may be a valuable resource for you as well. I hope the best for you, truly.
Im another. It may not be much comfort but you are not alone!!! Try cutting back on caffeine, especially after a certain time of the day. Turn off your phone and other screens by a certain time and allow yourself to be free of internet eyc and start getting ready for bed. Get enough exercise throughout your day and try not to exercise at night. These are just some things I think help. Meditation, praying, calming things before bed make me more relaxed and that means it is more likely I falll.asleep at a,decent time. Best to you!!!🙏🤗😊
Me too. I've tried melatonin, magnesium, and even nyquil. They didn't help. Melatonin & nyquil interact with my medication, so I can't take those anyway.
Thank you all for your advice. I do only have one cup of coffee in the morning and nothing else.
Hello, my name is Brittany, and I have been living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for as long as I can remember. However, since experiencing a stroke that I believe was a result of chiropractic care, my struggles have intensified and become overwhelmingly exhausting. I have always been acutely aware of my body and its signals, which has led to a heightened sense of worry about potential health complications. Though I’ve always had a tendency to worry, the anxiety that has surged since my stroke feels insurmountable. I’m reaching out in hopes of connecting with others who understand this journey, sharing stories and experiences in the hope that, one day, I might find a way to overcome these challenges or at least discover some relief from the relentless grip of anxiety.
Alot is on my mind u feel like I’m going to lose my mind , not really a lot but if I think too hard I think I’m gonna lose my mind , I was trying to slp n I think I’m gonna lose my mind , I’ve always been having thoughts about going crazy it never really changed , I have other thoughts and triggers but they always somehow lead Bk to me thinking I’m going to lose my mind , guys I’m so tired , do I even have ocd
Hi, I’m new to the app as of today. I’m 20 years old, and wanted to get some stuff off my chest about the types of OCD I’ve been experiencing over the years. I’m not entirely sure how or when my OCD was brought up, but I’ve been a perfectionist for as long as I can remember. Anywhere and everywhere I go, if I see things placed in an order/angle that my brain doesn’t approve of, next thing I know I’m “fixing” it to be in the placement I feel looks better. I’m not aware of why I feel the need to do that, but until an object is in the “right” placement, I won’t take my eyes off of it. My eye will even twitch. Another form of OCD I have is in relationships. I spend each day overthinking and over-analyzing every one of the relationships that are important to me. Friends, family, significant other. Another one is what’s considered “Pure OCD” . When I get an intrusive thought of something devilish, whether it’s randomly seeing my great aunt naked bc my grandma considers her “fat” even though she’s not, or it’s seeing something demonic and traumatizing, I immediately tell myself, “I don’t wanna see/think about that” over and over and over until the thought is gone. Or I’ll try to replace one mental image with another. One other form of OCD I face every day, is religion. I got baptized for the first time in my life earlier this year in January. I had finally started to repent for my sins, and now I’m constantly feeling afraid that I’m letting God down due to my depression/lack of motivation and vaping/smoking. I also fear excessively that He’ll banish me from His kingdom, or just turn a cold shoulder. I know that what I’ve just typed up is probably all over the place. That is my brain unfortunately. How do you go from being a mentally disorderly and seemingly erratic young woman, to a more well-established, successful woman? I’m all ears!
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