Trying my best to stop ruminating and practice acceptance and the possibility and not possibility of things being real. How many times am I going to have to tell myself the exact same thing
As many times as it takes to get better. That’s how many times. That’s how it is with everything. When you’re dating and make things official or get married you don’t just give up. You keep trying to make things work. When you interview for a job you don’t just stop trying once you’re accepted. When you have a disorder you don’t reach a finish line where you magically get better and it vanishes. You have to keep trying everyday. But, It does get easier. You will get better. It won’t be gone 100% but eventually you’ll have dealt with it long enough to know how to get through it and be less affected. I hope we all get there someday. (Sorry for the rant, just wanna help)
I’m in the same boat rn :(
I've recovered several times before, but recovery is a permanent process, because obsessions change and each time that happens you will have to put into use what you've learned to fight them. I used to struggle badly with Pure O. Now I struggle with contamination OCD, with the worst physical compulsions. It gets better, but you must retain all strategies and information you've learned about the disease and fight it for life. It is a permanent, chronic disease.
I like to think of my OCD as a permanent and perpetual, but manageable obstacle ☺️
I have really started to take control of my compulsions and im starting to string together better days! Still not great days or even good, but they are better!!! I have controlled my outward compulsions (googling, research, reassurance, checking) the past couple of days and felt the positive impact of that. But unfortunately, I am realizing that the rumination is still constant. My sexuality and relationship are the only two things constantly on my brain, and if they aren’t I freak out and wonder why im not thinking about them! Anyone have any advice on how to deal with the rumination. Sometimes I don’t even notice im doing it, but it’s taking up 90% of my day. Once I start to tackle this I think I may make some real big progress! Hope everyone is fighting today! ❤️
I ruminated too much this morning and got distressing mental images (and confirmation) which sent me spiraling again. How do I stop thinking about this and how do I get back to myself? I feel destroyed.
I've been doing well the past month in cutting down on compulsions and have been feeling better however, last night I had a set back that carried on into today. I had gotten very poor sleep (4ish hours) and then something triggered my memory. I think with the sudden anxiety spike and lack of sleep I didn't have the strength to ignore my compulsions. Last night and today I've realised I've gone back into rumination and mentally reviewing the event excessively again and comparing my situation to other people's, but most of the times that I start going down these rabbit holes I don't even realise I'm doing it? Also been fixating a bit on the fear that I've ruined my progress and that I will fall back into the deep end of it all again, that I have done so much work getting myself out of, although trying my best to not be too discouraged. Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with rumination more specifically?
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