Just another OCD guy
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AnonymousAnonymous
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I hear you. Allow the thoughts to be there. Make room for them. Like a fan in the background.
Just another OCD guyJust another...
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I’m scared that I’ll like it if I don’t push them away :/
ColinColin
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Happens to me too! Just try to focus on the physical enjoyment to help get out of your head. Let the thoughts pass, even if they’re distressing. I’ve had some of the best sex of my life while battling with OCD once I let the thoughts pass and just enjoy the sex.
Just another OCD guyJust another...
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I obviously still enjoyed it but now I feel guilty and disgusting. I feel horrible kissing her without her knowing these horrible thought were in my head while we were having sex.
AnonymousAnonymous
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Yep.
AnonymousAnonymous
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Ocd is the WORST.
Just another OCD guyJust another...
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I’m literally dying a little more every day
AnonymousAnonymous
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I understand. Are you in ocd therapy?
Just another OCD guyJust another...
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Yes I finished last week. My original theme is gone. This is something new fml
AnonymousAnonymous
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I've had several themes. I was diagnosed 2 years ago. It's been so painful.
Just another OCD guyJust another...
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I’m so sorry you have to go through this. We’re gonna get past this though
AnonymousAnonymous
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May I ask how your original theme left? What was your strategy? Thanks
Just another OCD guyJust another...
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Lots and lots of ERP. I would write scripts of my worst fears being true and read them multiple times a day without doing compulsions. Every time the thought popped up I would tell the thought “I see you, I acknowledge you, I understand why you’re here. You are trying to keep me safe and I appreciate it but I’m not going to put anymore energy into you.”
AnonymousAnonymous
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Nice work!!!!! I find that with this particular (scary) theme. My compulsions have become automatic.
Just another OCD guyJust another...
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I totally understand. I didn’t even realize I was doing compulsions until I was deep down the rabbit hole. I strongly recommend Ali Greymond on YouTube. She taught me how to disregard thoughts. I’m going to start watching her videos again to get over this new theme
AnonymousAnonymous
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Yes! I've seen her work. The best book (I have a lot) is freedom from obsessive compulsive disorder by Dr Grayson Someone else I admire is Robert Bray ocdrecovery uk on insta. Thanks for listening. I how we can check in with each other sometimes. It's such an isolating disorder.
Just another OCD guyJust another...
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Thank you for the recommendations, I’m going to check them out! And yeah this app is great. We all benefit from having this community that actually understands what we got through on a daily basis. This is definitely isolating but it’s nice to know that there is always someone here to talk to. Thank you for responding to my post, you have no idea how much I appreciate it
AnonymousAnonymous
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Trust me, I do know how you feel. Honestly, Dr. Grayson is "the authority"on ocd. In his book he has exposures to practice. The absurd thing about this disorder is that we know our thoughts are irrational! We have a brain that misfires. Dr Grayson goes into it. Be well my friend.
Just another OCD guyJust another...
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You too! I wish you strength and positivity
AnonymousAnonymous
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Oh, you can watch Dr. Grayson you tube
AnonymousAnonymous
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Thanks!!!!
AnonymousAnonymous
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Hey keep going! How have you been?
Just another OCD guyJust another...
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Hello! I’m doing okay, every day is a battle but I’m doing my best. Some days are better than others. How are you?
AnonymousAnonymous
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I'm struggling a bit. I'm not going to lie. It's hard. But trying to keep fighting. These insane irrational beliefs pulling me down.
Just another OCD guyJust another...
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Same here but today has actually been a really nice day. I started taking ashwaganda I strongly recommend it
AnonymousAnonymous
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