op21
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- 4y
BeachedMermaid BeachedMermaid
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Remember, your thoughts are just thoughts. They don’t mean anything about you. I wouldn’t talk about your thoughts to people who don’t understand intrusive thoughts and OCD, becuase they might not be understanding.
op21op21
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People don't understand and have informed the appropriate authorities as risk it helps to vent but cares have said not just thoughts because you share and we think you intend to act
BeachedMermaid BeachedMermaid
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I’m so sorry you’ve been told that. Telling the wrong people can be awful for your OCD. Whoever you’ve told about this clearly does not understand OCD, becuase if they did they would not think you were going to act.
op21op21
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Yes even my care givers don't understand
BeachedMermaid BeachedMermaid
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I’m sorry no one understands. Are you seeing a specialist who can support you?
op21op21
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I'm receiving some private therapy my anger starts to carers they don't understand I have control issues with lack of respect to my freedom and the thoughts they deem as threats and they call police and then it gets ridiculous with my lawyer and legal aid and arguments of custody for criminal or is it mental health it's horrible
BeachedMermaid BeachedMermaid
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That sounds really hard. For your own well being I highly suggest not confiding in them about your OCD anymore, they clearly don’t understand. You will get through this. It’s only a season, things could change and get better at anytime. 💕
op21op21
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I want more independence
op21op21
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I have body image concerns can I express
BeachedMermaid BeachedMermaid
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Sure you can talk about them. I actually have body dismorphic disorder, so I know how it feels on some level. I also want for independence, but my OCD and the fact that I’m a teenager are holding me back.
op21op21
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Can I ask questions about clothing and body
op21op21
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I'm an adult and I have lots of worries about body image and what clothes I truly want to wear
BeachedMermaid BeachedMermaid
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I can relate. Do you think you’d be more comfortable if you found your personal style?
op21op21
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I wanna wear crop tops I'm male worried carers comment
BeachedMermaid BeachedMermaid
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You can wear whatever you want. I’m pretty sure they make some male crop tops. Don’t worry about what others have to say about it.
op21op21
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I'm worried I'm not allowed to wear crops or id be judged
BeachedMermaid BeachedMermaid
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You should be yourself. Be confident.
op21op21
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I'm worried carer saying not going out dressed like that it calms me expose my stomach and will make me confident wearing crops
BeachedMermaid BeachedMermaid
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Well do what makes you confident then. All you can be is yourself. It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks.
op21op21
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Can i ask about relaxation things
BeachedMermaid BeachedMermaid
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Sure go ahead
op21op21
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I find cold showers in clothes helps me self soothe and gets me out of anxiety and obsessionality im worried it bad i find it relaxing being soaked
BeachedMermaid BeachedMermaid
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That’s not bad, I’m pretty sure there’s scientific evidence that cold showers help people with anxiety
op21op21
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Even if my clothes soaked and myself cold I find it calming
BeachedMermaid BeachedMermaid
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Well it’s good you found something that calms you.
op21op21
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I feel it's wrong to drench me in my clothes in a freezing cold shower it help lets my emotions out
BeachedMermaid BeachedMermaid
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That’s just the OCD talking. Be easy on yourself. I can tell from what you have said, that you’re in a situation where you feel stuck and very anxious/unhappy. But there is hope. You should see a therapist. Seeing one has helped me.
op21op21
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I hope so it's definitely not bad to drench me in clothes in freezing cold shower I want to let my emotions out
BeachedMermaid BeachedMermaid
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Do whatever helps you. Don’t be so hard on yourself.
op21op21
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I find it soothing being drenched in my clothes i fear judgement worried it bad it will calm me
BeachedMermaid BeachedMermaid
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I’m not trying to give you reassurance, but cold showers are proven to help anxiety. Give yourself a break.
op21op21
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Is it ok cold shower in clothes
BeachedMermaid BeachedMermaid
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I don’t want to give you reassurance, because that will make it worse
op21op21
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I didn't now that how does reassurance make it worse I like making my own decisions my own personal autonomy
BeachedMermaid BeachedMermaid
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Reassurance just means to reassure someone that their OCD fear or rumination is irrational. Getting reassured is never good enough for people with OCD so it doesn’t last long, and soon you’ll doubt yourself again. So don’t think so hard about it, you’re spinning in circles.
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