Anonymous
- Date posted
- 5y
FathomableFathomable
- Date posted
- 5y
Absolutely! I've always described it (before knowing I have OCD) by saying "it doesn't feel safe to stop worrying". And for me, every theme feels like it's a stupid idea to ignore the thoughts. Because either I won't be prepared for something in the future or I'll make a mistake or I'll be dangerously letting myself off the hook or just general "something bad will happen". ? It just goes to show.... It's part of OCD. It doesn't matter how real the theme or the idea feels, it's an idea like any other idea. It's one suggestion out of many possibilities. It doesn't need to be constantly attended to.
199903199903
- Date posted
- 5y
It feels so irresponsible and scary, but that’s the noise of OCD throwing a tantrum at you resisting it! Over time it quiets down and it becomes less relevant. Shala Nicely has a really nice analogy she uses in her book, OCD is a little dude knitting away quietly, and sometimes it drops its needles and throws a tantrum about something. Shala gives him a tissue and carries on, and eventually the OCD starts knitting quietly on her shoulder again. It sounds much better coming from her haha but it’s a great read and a great way to view OCD!
Just.a.beanJust.a.bean
- Date posted
- 5y
I love the idea of it throwing a tantrum! Actually makes me feel a bit better, because if you think of it like a kid throwing a fit in the grocery store, if you don’t give them the satisfaction of whatever you they’re whining over, they’ll eventually realize there’s no use and stop. That gave me so much hope towards recovery, just want you to know ?
199903199903
- Date posted
- 5y
@Just.a.bean I’m so happy I could help! I definitely recommend reading more by Shala, she’s in recovery and working as an OCD therapist! Recovery is SO possible, keep up the hope!
Jim91Jim91
- Date posted
- 5y
Agree - don't overthink it. If it's ocd, don't give into compulsions. Practicing erp and therapy w/ counselor helps a lot!
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