- Date posted
- 6y ago
- Date posted
- 6y ago
Very common with OCD sufferers! I’m currently in recovery from it myself. Its taken a lot of trial and error for me to find strategies that really work. Depersonalisation is actually considered a type of Obsessive Compulsive Thinking, which is why we’re so prone to it. The most important thing is to not fear it, not fight it, and not suppress it. This was super hard for me! I have an ERP loop tape with phrases like “I love feeling tired, I love feeling foggy” etc. Which helped with the fear. Its also important to stop obsessively researching it, stop talking about how you feel all the time, etc. Its really just a form of extreme fatigue due to chronic anxiety (which OCD gives us a lot of) so just think of yourself as tired. Distraction is very important! Find things that are more important to you than how you feel. Find activities that engage you entirely. Gradually teach your brain that this isn’t important or dangerous, and it will fade. I sometimes go whole days without it now which is incredible compared to how I was a couple months ago. If you want some good resources, MaliaYoga and The Anxiety Ninja on youtube are the most helpful! I actually emailed the anxiety ninja a little while ago with an embarrassing stream of questions and he was very sweet and helpful. He has a course on depersonalisation but its not really necessary for recovery. Be patient, stay busy, find a way to not be afraid, and stop worrying about when it will go away, and you should be fine! This is one of the scariest obsessions I’ve ever faced so hang in there ❤️❤️ you’ll be okay
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- 6y ago
Omg Tabbykitty thanks so so much for all your thoughtful words and advice. So kindZ I will definitely try your suggestions and I never New it’s extreme fatigue. Wow so fascinating the mind right ? That is what I loved about people with OCD we are some of the most loving and caring people because of it! It can be annoying but I have accepted it as something I deal with ( and everyone deals with some battle ) and I wouldn’t change it I think it makes me more compassionate. Again thanks so so much super helpful and made me feel so much better :) ❤️❤️
- Date posted
- 6y ago
I never heard anyone else put it into words...while i’m sad you feel this way too i’m kind of happy i’m not alone and makes me feel less crazy.
- Date posted
- 6y ago
Radke01 yes I am happy u feel not alone ! So many people with ocd feel this! My boyfriend and his brother do too! My therapist told me people with OCD have brains that are already naturally “high” ha so I guess we always feel kind of in a dreamlike / stoned state.. personally I think we are more in tune spiritually .. it makes sense we feel more and think more .. hmm food for thought!
- Date posted
- 6y ago
I feel this heavily :( I feel as if Im not the same person due to how my life had changed and theres no meaning and motivation so the thoughts I obsess over are an actual option for me. Ocd is really kickin me around right now because of this
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- 22w ago
Hi, this is my first post. I am very nervous reaching out as I haven’t ever done so before publicly. I found out a year ago I had ocd and since then it’s been very clear that I have had it for a long time. I currently struggle with health ocd, death ocd, and I’m sure others as well, I always am scared I have or will develop an illness or schizophrenia. One thing I’m struggling with is depersonalization/derealization. I am under a lot of stress being in nursing school right now so maybe when I’m don’t with school I will feel better. Also I recently switched my medication to sertraline. I have been on it about a month and 1/2 but just increased my dose. It is worse when I first wake up. I am going to go see a therapist again once my PCP gets back to me with one that specializes in ocd. If anyone has had similar situations or recommendations to help me get back to feeling better that would be so greatly appreciated. I am also embarrassed to say I’m scared of getting schizophrenia. The obsessed with that began a year ago when I was taking psychology class. I became so afraid of getting it that I am constantly looking for signs or symptoms. It drives me bonkers. I would like to overcome that fear all together. Please give me advice. Thanks.
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- 18w ago
Anyone struggle with this with having ocd?
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 15w ago
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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