I’m new to NOCD and have my first session next week. I’m nervous. I’m going through some health issues at the moment and my health anxiety is at an all time high. I’m hoping this helps 😢 struggling at the moment, constant worrying, looping etc.
I was in your shoes 1 month ago and can confidently say I am doing a lot better and haven’t spiraled without trying to pull myself back. I’m also spiraling a lot less now since I see how it’s being triggered. Good luck and you got this
@Anonymous That’s great to hear things are better! I hope to get there. The spiraling is out of control for me and checking and rechecking how my body feels. Constant need for reassurance…. It’s just exhausting 😔
Same! I have successfully recovered from health anxiety/health OCD in the past and it IS possible. I am currently in a relapse because I am postpartum and all the hormone fluctuations make me really struggle. I have my first session tomorrow and am so excited/nervous. All this to say it IS possible to recover but also you are not alone!
@rr1313 I’m glad it worked in the past for you! I’m sorry your in a relapse, that must be tough! I’m looking forward to chatting with all of you. It’s just so refreshing to talk with people who just get it. It’s sometimes hard for the people I’m close to understand it. I mostly keep it to myself because of that.
Im feeling the same way right now
@robotica671 Yeah I hope it gets better for you, my friend because this is exhausting. What I’m feeling is very real and I know I need to address it with my specialist but I’m afraid of what they will tell me, so I stay stuck in this loop. To make things worse, both my dogs got skunk sprayed this morning at like 4am so I’ve been frantically cleaning the house and now I’m convinced I also smell like skunk 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
@dlovely I am pretty sure I have sleep apnea and trying to get scheduled for a sleep study has been so exhausting. Im scared to fall asleep
@robotica671 I actually had sleep apnea a few years back before my weightloss surgery, so I can totally relate to you saying you’re scared to fall asleep! I was waking up in a panic every 20 minutes and was falling asleep during the day! Once I got my sleep study i was so relieved and got my dx & had to wear the bipap! The bipap machine helped so much and I actually wasn’t scared to sleep anymore and actually got the best most restful sleep ever!
@dlovely Thats relieving to hear! If you have any recommendations for cpaps, bipaps, etc pls lmk!! A full face mask makes me worry i will feel claustrophobic
There’s nothing to be afraid of. You will definitely feel better!
I also have chronic health anxiety. I've had 3 nocd sessions with one ERP. the idea that makes the most sense to me is it's okay to accept uncertainty and painful intrusive thoughts.
@Anonymous Yes having no certainty and feeling like I have zero control is just so difficult for me!
I’m also dealing with this right now and it’s debilitating. I’m currently at the docs waiting and I’m so anxious of what she’s going to tell me.
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