Naya rownan
- Date posted
- 5y
ScribbleScribble
- Date posted
- 5y
I just try my best not to give into any compulsion and just tell myself, “if it happens, it happens, and if it does, I’ll deal with it when it comes.” Then I move back on to what I was doing in the present moment. It also helps just to tell yourself, “I don’t need to know the answer to this.” It’s still kind of hard since I really don’t want those things to happen, but I think it’s been helping me build a tolerance to it.
flowlaflowla
- Date posted
- 5y
Oh my gosh me too!! I'm so glad I'm not alone in thinking these like thoughts! Idk but I am so overwhelmingly happy to know I'm not alone thank you for sharing that 😭
flowlaflowla
- Date posted
- 5y
I have the same like thoughts every day! To assure myself it'll be okay if something doesn't go as planned! But then I feel less obligated to smile about any of it...whatever is about to happen. I feel more unable to change a thing in my day, I just let it all go past me and I shrug and think, "it's okay. I'm okay. That's okay." And I cry. "If we go to the appointment then cool, if not.. that's okay. I've waited a long time, but it's okay if we have to reschedule." "If they win in this game, that's okay. I'll be fine. I cheer them on, and it'll all go okay. If I win. Idk what I'll say. Except that maybe I should've not played." Idk. Thanks for maybe knowing these feelings and understanding me. 😢💛🌼
FindingAnswersAskingFindingAnswe...
- Date posted
- 5y
make peace with the worst case scenario by accepting it.
flowlaflowla
- Date posted
- 5y
Make peace and Accepting it, but knowing when or if it can be prevented were it to possibly happen.
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BMace
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 22w
Always a good time to practice ERP.
I’m having one of those moments where I have to deal with some uncertainty at the worst time. I did have a little panic attack for a moment. Then I realized I could use this to make me stronger. Something happened at work and no one knows the answer I need. So I have to deal with some uncertainty. The feelings suck and the thoughts keep coming. I will not let this ruin my day I will continue to work and go about my day, even though I am anxious. Just remember that we will have things pop up throughout our days we do not expect but just to remember our practices. Hopefully the intensity will decrease in time today. Wish me luck.
apeterpiper
- Date posted
- 20w
Sitting w/ uncertainty and your thoughts..then ?
Hello everyone! I’m starting to recognize when my thoughts begin to spiral, when i’m seeking reassurance or checking. But I still have the sense of uneasiness and anxiety. I was wondering what others do that allow them to move forward with their day when they realize this? I don’t know if I’m making sense, but what are ways you pull the focus back to the present and yourself? Like besides saying “maybe or maybe not”, more like what do you do with yourself after you recognize the thoughts? I feel like I’m at a “now what?” and don’t know what to do with my anxious energy. I’m trying to find something physical to help me so if you also have any hobbies or interests that help I would love to hear it.
Anonymousss101
- Date posted
- 16w
How do you handle uncertainty
How do you guys handle uncertainty? I keep having so many what if thoughts and I feel so bad. The worst ones are what if I act on my intrusive thoughts or actually want them and I can’t tell if they’re me or not. It just feels so real and at this point I don’t even know if they’re intrusive thoughts anymore. I just want to not be a bad person and not feel like this anymore.
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