I have been dealing with intrusive thoughts for almost 9 months. People say it gets better, but unfortunately, for some people it doesn’t, my brain will do whatever it takes to make me feel discomfort, creating things in my head, including people I care about like friends or family just to make me feel disgust and shame, I just need advice right now during these hard times please help me.
It is so hard. It happens so often that it just feels real. I struggle with this too. I start to question reality because how do you have those thoughts over and over and over and not start to question it. Its hard to do but accepting it or challenging it helps at time. Sleep helps as well at times.
@C-rock Thanks man it’s just been hard dealing with this and how the thought process works, but again I would also suggest distractions working out or just doing something that will get it off your mind thanks for leaving feedback. It means more than you think.
I been dealing with it for 9 months also it just appeared one day.I never questioned myself before now all I do is question myself.Its really terrible I am hoping to get a handle on this soon so I can get back to work.It has made my sex life non existent and I can’t even think about it it hurts
@Corle1 It is very odd. I remember waking up and having very weird thoughts that I’ve never had before again it’s like a loose wire in your brain that loses control tries to latch on to really anything that will make you anxious. Just remember who you are and what you stand for you got this bro.
It does get better but sometimes you need support. I would try to get into therapy and preferably see an OCD Specialist. I've been right where you are and I'm there again but with a different OCD theme. A little support went a long way for me. You got this!
@Anonymous I’ve been thinking about that for a while, but honestly, I’m scared to tell people what I’m going through, the thoughts that go through my head. I just don’t know what they will think.
@DVance I’m scared to tell people too I don’t think I can I’m hoping I get better before I have too
@Corle1 Thanks
An OCD Specialist would be prepared to hear any and everything you have to share. I met with an OCD specialist for the first time today and told them everything. Even the scariest of thoughts and they didnt even flinch. They've heard it before and treated people with many different themes. It can be scary to open up but suffering in silence, I believe is scarier.
@Anonymous Thank you, man. This might just make me build the confidence to go get help.
I’m right there with you. I’ve been dealing with it for almost a year and a half now after defeating it once before. It has latched on to everything. Family friends, random strangers, and for fucks sake even animals like my dogs. Knowing we’re not completely alone, kind of helps take the edge off a bit, but still seems sometimes so impossible to deal with on the daily basis.
@strugglebusman It’s very hard to process as I deal with it as well, what I learned is it’s all lies and that it’s a distraction that causes anxiety so it feels real but it isn’t, you aren’t your thoughts.
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