shahsand
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Mike1234Mike1234
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Please keep this in check. If your not seeing a therapist make an appointment or talk to someone you feel comfortable with to discuss. Don’t let this slide, if it’s getting worse and you’re having troubles dealing with it Our brains work differently and we need to be fully aware of how it’s affecting our day to day functioning. Here’s an important article about this- https://www.verywellmind.com/ocd-self-injury-and-suicidal-thoughts-2510599
AlyoshaAlyosha
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Maybe find an article that resonates with you and bring it to your therapy session. I think some therapists get spooked when they hear the words “suicide” and “self harm,” but an experienced OCD therapist will be familiar with suicide/self harm themed obsessions *and* with actual suicidal desires, and so should be able to know how to help you. Maybe look for an article on “suicidal themed OCD.” You can probably find one authored by an OCD therapist like Jon Hershfield or Steven Phillipson. Hope this helps.
Mike1234Mike1234
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Others who have experienced this will chime in and give you more insight. Awareness is key.
shahsandshahsand
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i read the articles and i don’t show any of those symptoms i don’t think that thought is bothering me anymore. However there is still one intrusive that is still bothering me
Mike1234Mike1234
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Are you seeing a therapist?
shahsandshahsand
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i’m planning on making my appointment tomorrow
Mike1234Mike1234
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Great. The more you discuss with them the better the results.
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