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It’s hard not to for sure. Especially for us with OCD, when people without OCD are freaking out about health it makes people with OCD feel 10x more vulnerable. My suggest would be to just take the precautions you can and sit with the anxiety. This is a case where it’s ok to be cautious and worried. If intrusive thoughts are really bothering you try doing some distraction activities! Avoid getting online or reading the media the best you can and have people only tell you what you absolutely need to know
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I feel you...its been a ton of surprise information all at once!! Maybe try altering your perspective on them closing school. HHow can this be a good things??..it is as a preventative, its good public safety, you get extra time off work or school!! More time to relax and rest to avoid germs and others. Plus as a ocd suffer I already lysol everything and dont touch doorknobs so for me it My OCD seems normalized. Good luck! I know its its scary... you are not alone
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It’s really hard because people are enabling OCD behavior, so how are we supposed to get out of the cycle? I have contamination OCD and GAD so I’ve been giving into my compulsions big time. I have allergies right now but my brain keeps saying ‘what if’. I literally just had a panic attack and don’t know what to do
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Do some deep breathing or if possible find an object and focus all your energy on it and in your head note everything about it or you could picture your happy place :)
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- 24w
PLEASE do not argue over political stances in this post that is not what this is for at all. For context I consider myself someone with mixed views (politically homeless) and I am connected with people of all stripes and beliefs and stances. After the inauguration in the USA this weekend there has been an overwhelming response from the populace especially online. I feel like I’m completely surrounded by people (on every “side”) who are making very intense and unyielding statements about other people’s morals and values and “good-“ or “bad-ness” based on their beliefs, opinions, responses or non responses to all the different things going on politically. I feel like it’s driving me insane. My head has been spinning constantly and I can’t stop crying. I feel like I’m drowning and cornered and under a police interrogation light. I’m so terrified of saying or doing or thinking or not thinking the “wrong” thing, I’m feeling my heart being torn in so many directions and I’m struggling to stop ruminating and spiraling over feeling like I don’t belong anywhere and no matter what I’m always going to be evil to someone. This is not me taking a side or revealing what I think, or trying to make an implied judgment or comment on ANY political figure, policy, etc….My point is: the issue I’m having is with the way people are talking about these issues and about other people in the midst of these issues, so black and white, so moralistic, and my OCD is having a field day. Just looking for camaraderie and to know I’m not alone in this. I please ask again do not bring up specific political issues or take stances in the comments. Thank you.
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- 19w
i’m currently experiencing a panicky anxiety attack and i don’t know why. i’ve been on edge all day because of being scared to get sick, but right now, i know i’m not going to get sick but i’m just really panicked and cannot calm down. i’m currently listening to music that helps relax me with an icepack on my neck to help, but not much is happening. my sister and mom keep coming into my room and it’s only making it worse but i don’t know why. i just don’t want to talk or be around anyone right now. these kinds of episodes are worse than any other because i don’t know why i’m so scared. it just feels like it’s never going to go away.
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- 19w
I just found out today that a family friend will be staying over at my house (I live with my parents) for a night. And I have contamination ocd and that’s causing me anxiety. I fear that her being here will contaminate my home, which is like my safe place. It’s hard just sitting with the anxiety. I want this day to be over! Does anyone have anything to support me? Thanks
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