Anonymous
- Date posted
- 4y
mayerunimayeruni
- Date posted
- 4y
I don't have this exactly but I have a similar fear of accidentally killing my cats when I close doors, I have to check even though I know I didn't
laur.enlaur.en
- Date posted
- 4y
I have this! It’s one of the reasons I hate driving. Unfortunately, I do not have any advice for you... I’m still figuring it out myself.
laur.enlaur.en
- Date posted
- 4y
Sounds like you have the right idea. I need to stop checking my car for damage now...
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 4y
Yeah, it does feel uncomfortable and scary to think you hurt someone but it’s going to be okay
laur.enlaur.en
- Date posted
- 4y
@wellwellwell Thank you :)
OCDAnonOCDAnon
- Date posted
- 4y
I’ve dealt with this for years. I’ve meticulously checked for any scratch or ding that might indicate an accident. I’ve turned around and driven back 30+ minutes numerous times to double check if I didn’t think I was paying attention enough. What has helped me is NOT checking and trying to practice mindfulness. I find comfort in the thought that I wouldn’t have intentionally hit anyone and if I did and didn’t realize it, it would be a true accident (and also very unlikely in the first place). I also feel like being on Prozac has helped me a lot. Keep in mind, the fact that you’re worried about it at all speaks to your true character of being a kind and caring person. Be proud of that. It gets better and can be overcome. If I can do it, you can too! Be strong!
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 4y
Yeah, my biggest thing is to try to not check my car for damage or drive back down to check. I’m trying to just be uncomfortable
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 4y
My roommate struggles with this!! i don’t think it’s too rare, you’re definitely not alone! Going back to the street could be a compulsion so I would avoid that. My main theme of ocd isn’t driving, but my ocd has attached itself to driving before. When I first got my car and felt a bump, i would keep looking back in my mirrors. I would be SO anxious the rest of the ride, scared that I would get a call from the police saying i hit someone and ran. I would get home and check my bumpers many times to make sure there was no damage too.
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