I need a break

@anxious_apple Sorry to hear about your work situation. I'm having job troubles because of my OCD too, and it's really stressful. Best of luck! ❤️

@anxious_apple Mine also got worse because of my job!! I feel so stuck and trapped. I feel so relieved to know that it’s not just me struggling with this same thing omg

@ryliev You are not alone

@Ifiknewthen Is it possible to have an obsession with my thoughts? I’m always obsessing over everything in my brain and keep rehashing it with myself to see how I still feel about it.

@ryliev I dont know. The best thing to do is get with a good psychologist and work through your worries with them. Psychiatrists generally only know medication. Psychologists will take more time with you and get you on the right track.

@Community AI Helper Yes

@ryliev - Happy to share! First, to answer the question you asked in the thread: yes, what you're describing has a name. Rehashing something to check how you still feel about it, re-analyzing what you've already analyzed a hundred times — that's rumination, and in OCD it works as a compulsion, not as the obsession itself. It's sneaky because it feels like problem-solving, and it does give real relief for a moment, but that short burst of relief is exactly what teaches your brain the thought needs solving again next time. That's why the analyzing never delivers the peace it promises, and it's also why this is treatable rather than just how your brain is. "OCD Rumination: How to recognize and treat it" https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/the-rumination-trap Explains the exact loop you described — the thought you've already settled coming back for another round — and what actually breaks it. "5 strategies for breaking the cycle of rumination" https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/5-strategies-for-breaking-the-cycle-of-rumination Written by Stacy Quick, LPC, and it starts with the hardest part for you right now: catching yourself mid-rehash, since mental compulsions are invisible and often just feel like thinking. Is this something you've been navigating on your own so far, or have you had a chance to connect with anyone about it? 💬 Was this response helpful? Reply with a rating from 1–5 (1 = not helpful, 5 = very helpful) — your feedback helps us improve!