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Try to remember that every time your anxiety spikes and you feel the “urge” to do something - that is you wanting to do a compulsion..so don’t do the thing you feel the urge to do, it’s only going to prolong your suffering. Sit with the anxiety...accept the thoughts, don’t do the compulsion no matter how badly you feel like you want to...you will get through this!!! ❤️
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you gotta change that mindset claiming you don’t deserve him and really he just may not deserve YOU and deep down maybe you realize that you deserve better? This is understandable, i did the same when i was in a not so good relationship myself. the constantly checking instagram made me feel like i was a psycho girlfriend- but i know i wasn’t. OCD makes ya believe insane things doesn’t it?
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Should I stop talking to a guy I really like and want to pursue if he kind of triggered my OCD to flare up? I don't know if he's bad for me or it's just my OCD telling me that. I really like him and don't wanna let him go? but everytime I talk to him the urge to give into the compulsion comes in mind
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If it helps- my husband accepts my “good, bad, ugly” :) That’s not say everyone would though.... but you need to focus on being okay with that. Accept that it may happen and the thoughts will lessen.
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i don't know if i should stop talking to him even though I REALLY don't want to. We've both got valid sides , we're no exclusive so he can date around. I thought he liked me enough he can just focus on me. Turns out we're not on the same page. My mom told me I deserve better but I also think it's the dating culture nowadays. Normally I'd kinda be okay with it if I was informed sooner before I got this attached and if my OCD didnt latch on to him. I'm super lost if I should just let hin go cause he kind of triggered this attack or still pursue him. I've lost an SO before cause of OCD and that fucking sucked even though we knew it had to end eventually, OCD was the one to ruin it. I need advice on how to separate, him, my well being and OCD.
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@rosecoloredgirl Do you have an nocd therapist? I feel like if you’ll get some support through them, you’ll learn why you’re so scared of your ocd in the first place and what your main fear is.. then you can tackle it with erp. You’ll hopefully feel so much better! But, yeah, when I’m pms-ing... all my progress goes out the window it seems!! Hormones, man. Easier said than done- I know- but try to focus on yourself for a bit before trying to figure out your relationship with this guy. In my opinion he doesn’t seem that great.. I agree with mom.
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@NOCD Advocate - Lauren W. Sadly I don't live in the US so english isn't my first language. I'm fluent but I feel like if I'm about to explain situations culture and such would be different or i wouldn't be able to gather my thoughts fast enough for me to verbalize it in english. Will I be able to do that while still keeping in contact with him or is it a bad idea? I dont like the thought of him confiding in other women when I'm finally gone from his life (thought i know we dont have a label). He's a decent guy, he used to show he liked me a lot and he was consistent. Idk why it suddenly changed, mustve triggered my overthinking > stress > ocd flare up.
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@rosecoloredgirl he also got busy cause he's taking his board exams soon and ofc he has a life. he makes sure he replies everyday and when he can spends time with me at night through call since we cant meet yet cause of the pandemic
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@rosecoloredgirl I think you can do whatever you want as long as you’re practicing erp!! Read up on it and see what you think. It is rough at first.. but so worth it. Remember- you are strong and can do this!!
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