Ihateocd83
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- 4y
MM
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- 4y
Please remember that OCD is sneaky. It’s always looking for a way to make you anxious. But we can use that to our advantage. Whenever you start to feel anxious AND “hyper-active” in your need to feel better IT IS ALMOST ALWAYS OCD!! Use this as a warning sign and take immediate action to not go down the OCD rabbit hole. For example, when you have a trigger or stimulus that fires the OCD thinking try to immediately tell yourself to NOT REACT. I WILL NOT REACT TO THIS THOUGHT. SIT WITH IT, FEEL IT, BUT DO NOT REACT. Viktor Frankl said “between the stimulus and the reaction there is a space that is the path to power and freedom.” That tiny space (between the thought and our reaction) is the key to recovery. Find that space immediately and simply DO NOT REACT. I will even say it out loud. I WILL NOT REACT TO THIS THOUGHT. Also, I tell OCD that I do NOT give it permission to ruin my present moment. Thoughts are just thoughts and, while I can accept that I have OCD, and I can feel whatever comes in the moment, I have a choice to NOT react. Good luck! You are a special and unique human being. Never give up on yourself. You can recover!!!
tking34tking34
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- 4y
You’re not alone. I promise.
Ihateocd83Ihateocd83
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- 4y
I want my life back. Why do i have this disgust towards women. I used to have it a little bit but i still had attraction and lust towards them. I used to get you dont like pussy sometimes. Now its loss of attraction with eww you dont like pussy. 😞
tking34tking34
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- 4y
Remember to be patient with yourself as you work through this. Uncertainty and having something left inanswered is seriously terrifying to me. Remember it’s okay to be where you are and work toward being where you want to be. Therapy has been super helpful for me - that could be a great tool for you as well?
tking34tking34
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- 4y
Unanswered*
Ihateocd83Ihateocd83
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- 4y
I dont want to be with a man
Ihateocd83Ihateocd83
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- 4y
Did you have cbt etc?
tking34tking34
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- 4y
Yep. I’m in the process of it now.
Ihateocd83Ihateocd83
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- 4y
Ive had 3 sessions i dont know if i understand it that well
tking34tking34
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- 4y
Are you doing the ERP treatment? I am still a little fuzzy on how it all works and if it makes you feel any better I’m not “cured” by any means. It’s actually gotten worse, in fact, but my therapist said that’s normal for the beginning. Based on my understanding, ERP should help your mind train itself not to spiral into compulsive behavior when it’s trigged by something you tend to obsess about. Instead, you can give a thought the proper attention and then move on to the next thing.
Ihateocd83Ihateocd83
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- 4y
I just started 60mg of flouxetine since sunday and i cant stop crying
tking34tking34
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- 4y
I haven’t started medication yet, but the therapy itself has certainly brought on a depression that I haven’t felt in years. I truly hear you that this stuff is so hard. Be transparent with your doctor about how the meds are effecting you and also please please remember you’re not alone in all of this.
Ihateocd83Ihateocd83
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- 4y
Dont know whether its side affects of a higher dose
Ihateocd83Ihateocd83
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- 4y
I have never been diagnosed properly which worries me. Ive been struggling 16 years with this about 3 months its just got so much worse
MM
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- 4y
This can happen. We suffer spikes or increases in ocd thinking. I understand how hard it is and how much it can take control. One thing that I find helpful in those moments is to meditate and focus solely on my breath. Breathe in and breathe out...and let things be as they are. One of my favorite authors, Anthony De Mello, wrote “Learn perfect acceptance of everything as it is.” Let your mind settle and breathe in and breathe out. Good luck. 🍀
Ihateocd83Ihateocd83
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- 4y
My thoughts just seem so detailed and real. My brain latches on to a certain guy And then i will comment like i would like to see his penis or i bet he has a big one 😞
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