just been triggered by someone saying "are you sure its harm OCD" now extremely anxious as I'm always thinking what if it's not OCD? what if I actually want to do these things. sometimes looking for support makes it worse 😔

I will never comment on anything outside NOCD again ! this was on facebook. I'm just trying to sit and tell myself everything is ok. I've recently had a relapse and I've struggled with harm OCD for 9 years, but mostly had it under control but not at the moment.

@Kimberley* It’s sad to think about how little many people know about ocd. That comment was ignorant and is only a reflection of what that person knows. Do you have anything that you like do do that you can use as a meaningful distraction to make the anxiety more bearable??

@krisbliss this is what I need to work on really, I've become quite depressed and been finding it hard to do anything and I just feel hopeless. it's a vicious cycle. nothing makes me happy I feel no joy and I'm full of intrusive thoughts all day and I just want to be asleep all the time. hoping medication kicks in soon and I might be more motivated.

@Kimberley* I see, that must be difficult. I’m glad to hear that you have help and that the medication may be beneficial :) Maybe there’s something simple that might bring you some joy or ease. The music that was suggested, breathing, etc. Also, remember that ERP helps in the long term even if the compulsions are mainly in you head, including reassuring yourself, etc.

thanx for your reply, the uncertainty I've never been able to deal with I have a track record for OCD but still question if it is OCD becuase the theme has lasted so long 😔

@Kimberley* I know it sucks so much, but those little snippets where you feel okay, cling onto them because that's ur non ocd brain telling u to remember how u actually feel

@abbypengelly yes I have literally odd moments where I feel in control and everything makes sense but it only lasts a minute. I just wish my brain could figure everything out and give me a break.

@Kimberley* Yeah, I feel your pain my harm ocd I'm has only been for 7 months and im like why won't you go away. Im in a better place now but it still sucks. You got this though u r a strong person 💪

@Dre83 thanx so much for your reply. I hope this passes for soon ❤

@Kimberley* if you work on ERP one day you will get there

thanx for your reply ❤ I think I just worry as to why I've had this theme for so long why has it never passed where I'm like "yes I'm over that now" it really worries me 😥