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Staring anxiety
I am really scared of staring at people‘s private parts and I get the urge to do so. It gets so awkward in Social situations.
I am really scared of staring at people‘s private parts and I get the urge to do so. It gets so awkward in Social situations.
I had this
It’s a physical urge trying to trick you into rumination. This was the one that used to keep me in the most distress because it’s difficult to explain away. But, try your best to move the way you would naturally move outside of/before the ocd, recognize the urges as a symptom of ocd and if you feel tempted or actually end up looking, sit with the distress or thoughts, or lack of distress and thoughts (which then makes you feel like they must reflect truth ( 😮💨 😂) and observe .. don’t spend any more time ruminating than you are FORCED to 💪🏾
@thatguytron32 But how do I handle the awkwardness? When they notice?
@thatguytron32 I can’t open that link , what is it?
@thatguytron32 Thank you for the advice !
@nyx32 Just a more elaborate post about what I just expressed to you.
@thatguytron32 - I can't see the link anywhere, but could you send it again? (if you still have it) I'm struggling with this and didn't know if it was Ocd or not ans what was going on
@anonymousgirll Listen: we’re dealing with a monster of a mental ailment and the fact that we’re here shows that we have the knowledge and willingness to overcome. With that being said, drop caring about the way you are viewed by others and how you may appear in public. It’s okay to feel and appear distressed. Just maintain as positive an attitude while acknowledging your healing journey and understand anyone going through what you’re going through would be feeling the same exact way. If you were dealing with a visible ailment you wouldn’t feel the need to appear normal because the cast tells the story for you.. with ocd especially pure o sometimes you’re the only one who knows what you’re going through. It’s okay. Don’t be dismissive of your pain and progress. You’re battling a serious condition which is invisible to the public eye yet you still get up every morning and fight with all you have. That’s beyond good enough. Keep pushing!
@thatguytron32 Hey I reposted it here. If it has anything at all to do with your theme, and causes any form of distress and you feel a need to remedy the suffering, it is always ocd. It’s about rewiring your brain by refusing to engage. Just know when something occurs no matter how tricky, clever or convincing it may be, to make you uneasy around your theme(s), it’s OCD. Treat it as such and disregard. You’ll see that it was bs. Just don’t try to convince yourself amidst the trigger. Be still until it all passes. Down the line through consistent practice in grounding yourself in the present moment, the intensity of the symptoms slow down and you’ll be able to see for yourself that it’s a lie. Right now you can’t see it because you’re getting caught up in it. Start taking the leaps to disregard no matter how scary it feels and watch how your nervous system calms itself down. ☮️❤️
@thatguytron32 Also, don’t check for progress. The only thing you are responsible for is disregarding the thoughts/sensations/urges/nightmares etc. Every single time you do that, you are improving. Literally. Once you work courageously work yourself down to normalcy, you’ll see the fruits of your labor. As of now, just deal with situations from moment to moment and know that engagement means bad and disregarding is good. Good luck 🍀
My whole life I’ve kind of stared at people’s crotches whenever they’re wearing something revealing a bikini. I feel like I’ve always searched to see if I can see an outline or something or anything because it’s so revealing. It kind of feels like curiosity I don’t know how to describe it. I did this before my OCD got bad and I do this now. I feel scared that I’m doing something I shouldn’t be. I’m scared that I’m doing something perverted. What scares me the most is that about a year ago this happened with my boyfriend sister. She was 15 at the time. I didn’t think much about it. I stared, searched and moved on. But now I really question if I did something awful or if my intentions were perverted. I’m questioning whether it’s okay to even have curiosity about this. Maybe this is normal and people don’t analyze their behavior, I don’t know. I had a theory that this has been a compulsion all along but right now it feels fully out the window. I haven’t been able to stop crying. I really need someone’s input or perspective. Please.
Not sure this is really OCD related, but does anyone else struggle with erythrophobia (the fear of blushing)? I struggle with it really bad and I feel like it’s kind of OCD related because the more you try not to think about something, the worse it gets. The more I try not to blush, the more I do. Anyway, today, I was at church which for some reason always gives me the most anxiety. I struggle with never knowing where to look which I know sounds stupid and I feel like I tend to avoid other people’s gazes. I’m always worried too that people can sense my anxiety. I accidentally made eye contact with the priest and a few other people and immediately started turning red. I looked down so as to hide it but I think people still noticed. I know that people aren’t really looking at me but I’ve always had the spotlight effect where I feel like they are always looking at me and judging me. After I blushed, I noticed 2 of the altar servers were whispering and laughing and they seemed to be looking at me. I felt so self-conscious the rest of the service. I hate erythrophobia and social anxiety and I know blushing might not seem like a big deal to those who don’t constantly struggle with it but it is to me and has ruined my life. Does anyone else struggle with this?
I have been staring at other men’s faces and in a way that I would not be happy with if my boyfriend did it, at least I think. It’s compulsive staring, meaning that I get anxiety if I don’t stare, but also get anxiety because I look for too long. The main doubt I have is if my vulvodynia would be different with someone else. It’s so painful to be with someone you love and want them, but every time you try your body won’t let you. I don’t want to eat. I don’t want to go out. I used to love the gym but now it scares me. I don’t try to make friends anymore because I’m scared. In the moment when I have been staring, it has felt like a pull that I can’t control. My brain totally shuts down. When this happened next to my boyfriend… No, just no. No one is giving me answers. I don’t see my new psychologist untill more than a week, and I’m going on a trip with my boyfriend. Every time I am with him, I feel guilty. I never wanted to stare in the first place. I think I have made my peace with that my doubt in my relationship is valid, but the staring is just so unfaithful. I’m afraid of getting a job and everything. I haven’t told him the full story, since I’m not sure if it is a compulsion. I’m also scared he will be sad and leave. Please help. I can’t do this anymore
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