Being stuck at home due to coronavirus has made my ruminating and intrusive thoughts significantly worse. Anyone else dealing with this and have tips? It’s also hard that I don’t have therapy to look forward to for help. I struggle with relationship OCD and it’s so hard especially since my partner is stuck at home in a different state and I have a lot of time at home to just think:(

Relationship OCD

Username: CooculieCooculie

Date posted: 4y ago

Story of my life!! Being isolated like this makes my OCD so much worse. The best tips I have are to try and structure your day, have the same wake up/bedtime, 3 meals and snacks, lots of water. Think about the work you have to do, do it, and meditate/pray/yoga/whatever grounds you! Practice self care while keeping yourself busy. Also funny TV shows help the time pass and give your mind something to focus on! The Office literally saved my life when I had a really bad bout of OCD a few years ago

Username: MM

Date posted: 4y ago

Good advice all. I am struggling as well. Knowing that we are all together in this battle really helps. ??. Stay strong and good luck.

Username: kinzeymarinkinzeymarin

Date posted: 4y ago

Love this so much! Gonna write out a schedule today and start sticking to it. I’ve been meaning to get more into yoga! And love the funny show idea, new girl has really been there for me recently

Username: RobertaRoberta

Date posted: 4y ago

@kinzeymarin New girl has been my go to show too! All the good relationships that address so many awkward moments is nice to see

Username: bellabeanbellabean

Date posted: 4y ago

Hey there! Currently going through the same thing. I know it’s hard, but honestly going on this app and communicating with others who are also struggling with OCD has made it feel MUCH less lonely, at least for me. I’m here if you need to chat! Relationship OCD is something I also struggle with, It’s definitely hard when you have to be away from your significant other for long periods of time.

Username: kinzeymarinkinzeymarin

Date posted: 4y ago

I agree!!! Just posting this helped SO MUCH! I hadn’t been on the app in a while but it’s good to be back hahahah

Username: ruthb12ruthb12

Date posted: 4y ago

I’m in the same boat we should talk

Username: kinzeymarinkinzeymarin

Date posted: 4y ago

Thank you so much, everyone!! This is all so helpful! And even more helpful to know you guys are going through the same things. Thank you so much for your responses we got this??

Username: shhshh

Date posted: 4y ago

Definitely watch funny shows, it helps! I also have rocd, but we live together and I runinate all day before they come home. Next week their home quarantine starts and I keep going back and forth between happiness and fear of us being together 24/7. Just taking it one day at a time and trying to work on CBT. Hang in there!

Username: kinzeymarinkinzeymarin

Date posted: 4y ago

This is literally so relatable, i also ruminate like crazy until my partner gets home when we’re at school together. I totally get what you mean about going back and forth abt being together 24/7, too. You got it!! We’re all here for you and going through the same thing

Username: KickingOCDKickingOCD

Date posted: 4y ago

Part of my OCD deals with relationships as well. Something that has helped me is starting a new hobby. In preparation for social distancing I've picked up some inexpensive watercolor materials (turns out it's not just for kids). There are lots of free videos on YouTube that can help learn. It has been effect I've at engaging the left side of my brain - I believe some of the unhelpful rationalizing that we try to do with OCD happens in the right side of the brain. Let me know if you try this!

Username: ruminating_redheadruminating_r...

Date posted: 4y ago

Do you have a therapist that will do sessions via Skype? Or video chat??

Username: flowergirlglow

Date posted: 4y ago

Hi, looking for some solidarity here :) I’m wondering if anyone in this community has relationship ocd? Like obsessively questioning if you fell out of love/ ever were in love or you’re attracted enough. I’ve never met anyone with the same experience! This Covid 19 crisis has given me more time to worry and I’m hoping I’m not alone in these thoughts

Username: m2

Date posted: 3y ago

Does anyone have any advice for someone with contamination OCD that is living with a partner without OCD? (Especially given that that partner intentionally or unintentionally sometimes /often says things that make me feel worse/down). I could really use any advice anyone has right now. Things are starting to feel hopeless and I don’t know whether it makes sense to continue with the relationship or if that’s just a temporary feeling in light of what I’m going through. I just feel so alone and misunderstood.

Username: Christofer

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

Family Struggles

My OCD and Depression are teaming up on me heavily. They’re very focused on my family and me leaving right now because of harmful thoughts and the rumination is planting relationship doubts with my wife and kids. Anyone else going through this? Any advice?

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