Anonymousss101
- Date posted
- 12w
Help!!
Can anyone who has dealt with pocd/harm ocd tell me if it ever gets better? I don’t even trust myself anymore and I’m so tired of it.
GhostidkGhostidk
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- 12w
I would say it does if you let it get better. The one thing I've noticed thru all my OCD tendencies is that it craves and works thru your attention. Just try to ignore it completely which I understand it's hard to and don't beat yourself up over messing up because it just comes with time. I know you got this
ScottyD1982ScottyD1982
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 12w
I have dealt with Harm OCD for a long time. I completely empathize with your struggle. It's an absolute beast, and it can mess with your sense of self. I'm experiencing a lot of relief by doing the work. It takes focus and effort, and toleration of uncertainty and discomfort, but the reward of a clearer mind at the end is worth it. Make sure you check in with your OCD therapist to ensure that you aren't ruminating, and if you need medication to assist you, take it. I was once at the end of my rope. Then I shifted my focus toward what I want and not what I fear. Then the fears dissipated.
smcara1smcara1
- Date posted
- 12w
It gets better! Takes dedication and hard work on your part. Be patient with yourself and your recovery.
soggysoggy
- Date posted
- 12w
I've been there. Had it in middle school so bad I was isolating a lot. After getting diagnosed, I tried therapy and some different meds. Opening up with my therapists, knowing that the theme isn't uncommon, and pursuing a medication that worked for me saved my life. I still have POCD, but it has no power anymore. I can't help the vile thoughts I may have, but I also am fully aware that they're not real. So they're not important to me. It’s very easy to brush the thoughts off
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