So today I’ve actually been really sarcastic w my intrusive thoughts and I’ve noticed that it’s helped my mood and and I no longer feel depressed or guilty like I normally do. But now I’m scared that I shouldn’t be funny ab it and that somehow something bads gonna happen now that Idc and I’ve stopped agonizing. Does anyone know why OCD does this or how I can stop feeling like somehow I’m “ok” w being a bad person just bc I’m not scared of it like I used to be?

This is a great opportunity to be mindful of how OCD works. You find a tool that mitigates your negative feelings or your anxiety, and then notice how OCD moves the goalposts. Now you’re anxious that you’re not anxious enough! Call its bluff. Do what you’re doing now. “Oh yeah, great. Definitely more likely to be a murderer because I’m joking about it.” As OCD morphs, use the same tools. Let the fear stay and work on letting it be. You’re doing great!

OCD latches onto our worst fears. Makes you feel like a horrible person over something you’d never do. Continue being sarcastic with it because you’re not giving it that same power and OCD doesn’t know what to do. It’s used to being in control but you’re challenging it which is good! You’re not a bad person, think of it as just being sick of the irrationality that comes with ocd. You’re standing up to it and that is so strong of you! You’re not a bad person, you just have to accept whatever thoughts come in and do not interact with them anymore. They’re there but they’re not powerful.

This has been happening to me today that my therapist made me chabge my perspective. Im trying not to listen to that voice.

Honestly I have wanted to make jokes about my intrusive thoughts with people but Iam scared they will be like wtf ..