Joey Gerbino
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 4y ago
lovelove
- Date posted
- 4y ago
I used to negate those thoughts and ruminate all day to the point where I couldn’t function. I now resist repeating those thoughts like “I don’t want to hurt myself/others” because it’s a compulsion and keeps me in the ocd cycle. Ever since I’ve stopped doing those compulsions the intrusive thoughts have stopped and are barely there :)
coucou coucou
- Date posted
- 4y ago
hi! i'm the same way except i ruminate like "you wouldn't hurt anyone because __" or "you've never hurt anyone before". i've learned to let the thoughts flow better so i'm not struggling as much anymore (although i've never been diagnosed with ocd it may just be my anxiety and intrusive thoughts), but at first when i wouldn't ruminate i would get SO anxious because i would think that meant that i was agreeing with the thoughts. over time you learn that not ruminating is a lot better even though it may make you feel more anxious at first!
Joey GerbinoJoey Gerbino
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 4y ago
Thank you for your feedback! And by not ruminating; you mean by bluntly not paying any mind to not carrying out any mental reassurance/compulsion pertaining to the Harm OCD in Pure O?
coucou coucou
- Date posted
- 4y ago
yes exactly! like at first (still is but not as hard) it was really hard because i would ruminate by saying these phrases in my mind without noticing because it became a habit but then whenever i noticed myself saying these i would immediately stop. of course it will feel uncomfortable at first but it really works in the long run :)
CB6236CB6236
- Date posted
- 4y ago
I used to ruminate a lot, all day every day...harm and pureO and still fall into the trap sometimes...but not for nearly as long. I'm seeing an NOCD therapist now, but if you're looking for some good advice, check out Ali Greymond on YouTube...but make sure you don't turn her videos into a reassurance compulsion lol. She helped me SO much, and I still listen to her every morning while I walk my dogs.
MMountainsMMountains
- Date posted
- 4y ago
I used to. Rumination is a voluntary act, it’s a compulsion. Try as hard as you Can to stop it, because you can.
Joey GerbinoJoey Gerbino
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 4y ago
Thank you all for your feedback and advice, it’s greatly appreciated!
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- Date posted
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- Date posted
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