my ocd latched onto my kid and I fear I’m gonna go crazy and hurt them or go into physcosis and just me typing that makes me sick to my stomach. It started around the time of my miscarriage so idk if the hormones or what caused this flare up but it’s bad. he’s the most important thing in my life. I guess I just want to know I’m not alone. not necessarily looking for reassurance or maybe this is me mentally compulsing right now…
I have been there! I remember hoe scary it was, believe me! The thing that finally snapped me out of it was realizing that if I actually wanted to do the things I was thinking, I could have 1,000 times and the fact that I hadn’t proved to me that these were just thoughts and that I was in control. Sending lots of love!!! It gets better!
@Lucy Van Pelt ooooo good point! like our actions don’t line up with our thoughts type thing!! i been so hard on myself mad that this has been wasting so much time with my baby . like i feel like it’s robbing me of my time.
@GentleProgress You should look at all the time with your baby as an exposure! You’re facing your fear daily and you’re certainly not alone in this fear!
@moontana omg you’re so right! good point! when this first hit about two months ago I noticed I started wanting to avoid being with him by myself. I can’t do that obviously he’s my bay so I just push through no matter what my stupid ocd says. thank you guys so much really pulling me back down
@GentleProgress It is, that what OCD does it lies to you and steals your time and energy. You are not your thoughts. Enjoy your baby. Allow the thoughts to just be there. They don’t mean anything. You’ve got this!
@Lucy Van Pelt I’m feeling empowered! thank you so much ❤️
I do not have children yet, but I do have pets. my harm OCD latches on to the fear of something awful happening to them or my family/those I love. I wish I had something that would help ease the feeling, but let me leave you with what my therapist reminds me of when I’m having these thoughts. “the feeling of sadness or disgust when you feel these emotions shows that you are none of those things. you are a good person.” I hope that whoever needs that right now feels some semblance of relief soon. we are not this diagnosis. we will be okay. 🤍
@NatalieOachs that really meant a lot to me. thank you so much ❤️
OCD attaches fear around what you care about most 🫶🏻 work through the compulsion and fear and it will be over before you know it
@kaspergraysonjames that ain’t a lie! thank you love
I’ve been there , unfortunately you’re gunna have to ride through the storm 🖤
You can handle this it gets easier and less worrisome. You have the power to handle things I promise
Oh mama. I am right there with you. Mine started postpartum. And I have the exact same fears. It has been excruciating. ICBT and my faith has been what has carried me through. It does get better. And I promise you, you are not your thoughts. Prayers for you friend 💙
You are not alone. I wouldn’t wish what we go through on anyone. Stay strong and we’re in this together.
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