- Username
- jassullivan
- Date posted
- 4y ago
this is happens with me but I know that is due to ocd so I start to overcome on it and try to take bath as form looking fresh will help me to fight with ocd and will create happy feeling as well so you must get up and take bath self negligence is also part of ocd
Thank you, im glad you have something that helps
I am also going to take bath as my herath saying nor to go but I am going because I hane to fight with ocd you should also go I think ocd is a monster and he is against the cleanliness so we must go for cleanliness???
@nunu Thats a really good way to view it! Thank you :) i will definitely try that
@jassullivan don't worry we are all fighting from the same disorder we are here to support each other sending love for you
@nunu Thats very kind of you to say, I'm sending love for you too
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For the bugs thing I don’t really know what helps, but I have been trying to accept the fact that maybe there are bugs on me. I’m trying to deal with it from an exposure therapy perspective and accept the uncertainty that maybe there are bugs all over me, and trying to resist the urge to scratch myself or hit them away. It’s been difficult especially since I’m in a triggering situation but I’m trying so hard ? hoping it helps after a while! Stay strong because I know you are if you’re battling this disorder!!! ??
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