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This was one of my past themes, I still get thoughts about it sometimes and yes it can be really scary! I convinced myself that I was hallucinating at times or that I had other traits associated with schizophrenia because I compulsively researched it.
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I had this theme for a while and convinced myself I was hallucinating too, it felt super real. It’s makes sense because ocd is a disorder based on doubt, so it’s normal for someone with ocd to doubt their thoughts as well as what they are seeing/hearing. You aren’t alone! I would try avoiding googling it, exposing urself to videos of ppl with schizophrenia, and stop trying to figure out if what u saw/heard was real or not. Hope this helps! ❤️
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I agree 100% the more you focus on it and keep it in the forefront of your mind the more your brain is going to knitpick and try to fine similarities. Just let the thoughts flow through your mind without latching on to on any of them.
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@Rhys34 This sounds just so easy and I don’t know how people really allow this to happen.
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@artsygirl That’s the part that sucks. It sounds so easy to do but when you’re right in the thick of it, it seems so imposing and impossible. I stuggled with intrusive thoughts today and trying to let them flow and not focus on them is one of the hardest things to do.
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@Rhys34 I literally don’t know how you do this. How do you not react and let them flow ?
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@artsygirl Tbh I have no idea. That’s just want I’ve been told. I’m still trying to figure out how to let them flow. One phrase that’s helps me is “let the thoughts and emotions flow over you like a river over stone. “ sometimes if I say it to myself and take a few deep breaths it helps sometimes.
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This is something that I’ve been thinking about lately too. You deffinitly aren’t by yourself with that though.
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I literally broke down over this today. You are not alone. I had a huge set back. I heard an audible voice in the tone of with Amazon’s Alexa or iPhone Siri saying something about “if you want me to hear you you need to speak up.” And I was petrified. I was watching YouTube and believe an ad popped up while music was playing but it has plagued me and I’ve been upset all day by it - I took the rest of the day off work. You are definitely not alone friend !
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I’ve been going through this the past few weeks. It’s been super difficult, I keep looking for signs that I’m “going crazy” such as hearing things, vision changes, anything really... it’s so hard to ignore. I find it helps a bit to stay busy and not spend too much time doing nothing or scrolling in the phone.
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Yes!!! I worry that I am developing schizophrenia or finding evidence of DID. I
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