When Sunday scaries become something more

Racing thoughts on a Sunday might seem like the “Sunday scaries”—that common feeling many of us get before heading back to work or school. But if you’re noticing a sense of urgency and distress that seems more intense than standard weekend anxiety, it might be OCD. OCD thoughts often feel “sticky,” and you may feel a strong urge to “figure things out” or find certainty. Sometimes this can lead to an overthinking spiral. If you notice this happening, here are a few tips that can help: 1. Ask yourself: “Is this happening right now?” OCD loves to pull your focus into the past or the future. If you notice this happening, try to come back to the here and now. 2. Use your senses to ground yourself in the present: Try naming what you see, hear, smell, or feel, either silently or out loud. 3. Remind yourself that discomfort isn’t danger. It’s a feeling that will eventually pass on its own. 4. Reach out if you feel stuck: An OCD specialist can help you learn how to sit with discomfort and uncertainty, without further spiraling.

Just_Chan

Date posted: 14w

This is exactly what I've been feeling every Sunday for the past several years... Thank you, NOCD. I needed this.

Cory Allen

Date posted: 14w

I needed this too! I get stuck thinking about meetings and workshops that I have to plan for on Monday. Then I think that I can't do it and I get so anxious and my brain gets tired. I need to focus on my family and our Sunday worship instead!

Meow cat🐱

Date posted: 14w

Right now I needed this and I’m feeling better. Thank you 😊

VickiSilverBird

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 14w

Great post!! I really needed this!! Thank you great NOCD team!!!

lil_rhizome

Date posted: 14w

Is it still Sunday scaries if it happens every day that ends in "y" (i.e., every day) 🥲

Why me?

Date posted: 14w

Sundays are the roughest day of the week for me. I become very anxious for the week ahead. I have lots if trouble shaking it off.

Anonymous

Date posted: 14w

Discomfort isn’t danger!

spiderslugegg

Date posted: 14w

just ate a whole jalapeño n ima write and SEND that email and DESTROY my hw >>:O thanks 4 the motivation <33

kadrules2010

Date posted: 14w

@spiderslugegg Hell yeah dude! Send that email!

tommyv270

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 14w

Great post. Well said!

unicorn

Date posted: 6w

I’m feeling sad also today and can’t stop thinking there is poop in my hair

Tiburon67@

Date posted: 2d

I always had OCD but I was able to handle it for many years my repetitive actions but now I have an intrusive weird thought that happened unexpectedly that won’t leave my mind every single day and got stuck something that is making my life a hell since started, I feel anxious and panic can’t sleep can’t eat I feel that I’m burning alive 😢 my ears are buzzing cannot concentrate or think on anything else but this, and I ask myself when am I going back to normal I don’t feel live as beautiful as before becouse my mind is not free anymore and I need help urgently I even went to see a witch or healer to get rid of this becouse I been told that someone an envy woman did this to me and I feel terrible other person told me is your mind that make you think that, and I know that I need professional help too becouse I don’t know how much farther should I carry with this terrible symptom. 😞

jaylucks

Date posted: 2d

I always go into the famous “financial spiral” for the week before i even know what my schedule and bills are 😭 thank you for this post

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