Ocd and feelings

Something I’ve been struggling with this is “feeling” of something being wrong and then me over analyzing and overthinking. It’s like my chest gets tight and I start to get really wound up inside that I’ve done something wrong. What’s frustrating is the feeling makes me feel like there is evidence of something wrong when I don’t physically see anything. I continue to tell myself this is just a “feeling”. Anyone else struggle with this or have any tips? I do got to therapy.

Marcelina

Date posted: 11h

I understand your situation. I don't have much tips, I have found out that I have OCD few days ago 😅. But I often have stomachaches or even headaches, and they lead me to thoughts like I must be doing something wrong. I am still working on it and it is hard for me to stop "making myself tick". My comment might not be really helpful, but I know how you feel. I hope you will be better soon :)

Soccer101$$

Date posted: 10h

@Marcelina It’s helpful to know I’m not alone in rhese worries and thoughts. Feels like I get over one thing and here comes something else still on theme. My therapist said facts over feelings bc my feelings make me feel like something is wrong or I’ve done something. And I can’t remember

ABetterWayOut

Date posted: 11h

I am going through the same things, currently struggling with a big spike of ocd about false memory and real event. Its hard to not give in to mental review and logic viewing compulsions. Its hard but ERP helps release the pressure of the doubts and fears but not right away. Try sitting with the feeling and understanding it may be something that you may never figure out or know. Easier said than done, as right now i am anxious, but it does help long run i know. Keep it up and im rooting for you. We got this!!!

Soccer101$$

Date posted: 11h

@ABetterWayOut It’s hard too when those who are with you are saying nothings wrong but you don’t believe it. I’m trying to think logically but idk why the feelings are SO STRONG! Im like why do I feel like this

ABetterWayOut

Date posted: 11h

@Soccer101$$ When i first started going down a huge spiral i had a lot of confession compulsion and getting reassurance that i was ok or that things did or did not happen. The same happened to me of reassurance, but i always had another doubt later on of the reassurance. The reason it is so strong is because OCD targets the things you value, the things you care for, and love. Because it targets those things it feels impossible. Like for me i can say a random other OCD theme will happen and be fine as its not what i am caring or focused on. But when it comes to my theme all the stops are pulled out and its the end of the world and the worst should happen to me. Hard not to think that. But i know i can go through the hard things as ultimately if i don’t it will be even harder to continue on. Just know you are not alone in feeling those feelings, i wish thinking logically would help. But OCD has no logic so it wont listen to anything. To help(maybe) For some non reassurance for you. Maybe things are wrong, maybe not. I wish you didn’t go through this as this sucks so much. But as it is what it is. Know you got a supporter in me and many others.

BlueSkyy

Date posted: 9h

I deal with this as well and no amount of reasoning or trying to remember what actually happened will help. If I’m hyper focused on something and someone breaks my concentration, I feel everything is ruined. It’s hard when no amount of replaying the situation will help. I wish you the best and know you’re not alone.

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