Can anyone relate with having mental OCD? For me it's not so physical, but just ruminating and fixating on certain upcoming events over and over. Also researching, reaching out to providers, etc. I also want things done immediately and have NO patience. Guess immediate gratification. Just didn't know if anyone could relate because my OCD doesn't feel as much physical.
Excessive research is my jam, it’s rough
@Raven_ Absolutely! Especially with my health stuff I'm constantly googling over and over.
I am the same way.
@Karotajs-theanxiousgogettergirl Thank you for sharing. It's nice to know I am not alone in that. Do you do anything in particular to try and stop the thoughts?
I am trying to do erp and trying to sit with it but lately not doing great with that. Its hard but sitting with the thoughts and not trying to stop them does help. Im just struggling with that myself right now. Im so tired of my brain.
@Karotajs-theanxiousgogettergirl Good advice! I really have to try it. I'm still learning.
Yes. Mental compulsions are my struggle
@happydaysahead26 Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing. It is comforting to know I am not alone!
@Caitlin 💜 You're definitely not... Always here to support friends. :-)
When one event is over them ruminate in the next one and what could go wrong with it. We want things done immediately so the fear is over and you have certainty but the pattern just continues over and over
@Staying in the moment Yes, yes, yes! I seriously just want things done right away for immediate gratification and that's unfortunate. :(
I totally relate. Most of my compulsions are in my head. Makes me feel like I don’t even have ocd sometimes, ha! This disorder is sneaky
yup, major ruminator over here. no physical compulsions.
This is literally me! I research so much that I become pretty knowledgeable in a lot of random health conditions lol. I’ve seen 5 different specialists to try and “figure out what’s wrong with me” but my test results come back fine. I have to tell myself it’s in my head but that’s a hard thing to do. I guess my compulsion would be going to the doctor.
@vveets Sounds like me 100% - you definitely aren't alone!
All of my compulsions are mental. It’s definitely a struggle.
@Mittengirl It's almost bringing depression on for me
Yes I only have mental compulsions. I often repeat things in my head or I can't let something go that I am having anxiety over. You are not alone.
Me too but the cycle never ends. Thats what I’m trying my hardest on….stopping the rinse and repeat over and over and over and over….
Yes! A lot of the same presentation for me. Better now with treatment. I went through a time of intense scrupulosity (for me the worst), a lot of rumination and "research" behavior. I have to really avoid googling things that are just going down a rabbit hole.
Yes, it's called Pure OCD, or Pure-O for short. It's VERY common. I have it myself, and I believe the majority of people with OCD have it. It's treatable with ERP therapy from a trained OCD therapist. NOCD can hook you up with a good one. Don't worry, you are definitely not alone!
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