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- 3y ago
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- 3y ago
The key thing you said here was “I’m still here, and don’t plan on going anywhere” . I don’t have that thought but, it’s not the thought it’s the way we react to it. You said it’s been a year. “Still here”. Tell yourself that every time. And move forward.
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 3y ago
It takes time. At first you have to learn your thought patterns and recognize your compulsions. Study yourself. Letting it go takes time. It’s going to pop up here or there. In the beginning you will still feel uncomfortable and anxious. Sometimes you will question the process at the start because it doesn’t seem to be getting better fast. That’s all normal. It’s not a magic transformation that happens overnight. The brain needs time to calm down.
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- 3y ago
Hey, I suffer with this. But after months of ERP and self homework I'm at the point where I'm starting to get control. Rumination was a huge thing for me and working on this was a huge help. The biggest thing is to not try and solve the thought, it's only a thought. Whatever comes into you're mind allow it and move on. At first it's so so hard and there is no quick fix but over time it will start to settle.
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 3y ago
I did exposures that really helped with this. I wrote the word suicide and carried it around with me in my pocket. I’ve also written “I may kill myself” over and over again. My latest recently was sitting in the room that I’ve had intrusive thoughts about committing suicide in “maybe I’ll lose control and do it.”
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- 20w ago
Was wondering if anyone liked to share how they deal with Severe rumination and anxiety , as I’m always looking to Add to my tool box . Thanks 🙏
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- 20w ago
Hi everyone, I’m reaching out here because I know this community understands the daily battles of living with OCD. Recently, I hit a really dark place and tried to take my own life. It’s been hard to admit, but I’m still here, and I’m trying to find a way forward. OCD feels relentless sometimes—the intrusive thoughts, the constant doubt, the cycles that never seem to end. It became so overwhelming that I didn’t see a way out. I know I need help, and I’m working on reaching out to professionals, but I also wanted to connect here. To those who’ve been in a similar place: What helped you keep going? How do you manage the darkest moments when OCD takes over? I feel like I’m holding on by a thread, but I’m holding on. Any advice, words of encouragement, or personal experiences would mean so much to me right now. Thank you for reading this, and for being part of a space where we can be honest about our struggles.
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- 19w ago
hi. so one big factor of my OCD is rumination. i met a guy who i have a crush on the idea of (idea bc there are red flags). my biggest fear is not finding true love, my ex told me no one else would deal with what i have (my ocd, specifically reassurance seeking and getting overstimulated after intimacy). a few weeks ago, my friends and family all gathered and tried to give me advice that sounded like “you’re shy and you’ll never find someone.” after that, i’ve felt off. i’ve been using an unhealthy coping skill, daydreaming, and i’ve just felt unbalanced. my ocd makes everything feel different sometimes, i can’t explain it. life, myself, almost like being in a dissociated state. has anyone else experienced that? i don’t know how to remain balanced during my off times and i know pms exasperates it all. i take ashwaghanda and omega 3s in a multi vitamin daily. i take them all together in the evening but i’ve missed three days recently and also messed with my rocky sleep schedule because of fun times with friends. i hope these supplements work, because i don’t know if i’d be brave enough for medication. i had a bad reaction on prozac and often am forgetful. i just have been battling my OCD consciously for almost ten years now and unconsciously for longer. i am so tired, as my mental health extends beyond my OCD. i’m in talk therapy with some cbt aspects but i only see her twice a month. i’ve broken down so many times and promised myself id get on track or that certain things would work, but it’s like i am stuck in a circle that gets smaller when i’m able to help myself. i just want to be normal. i want to be able to mess up my sleep schedule to enjoy good times and not suffer horrible consequences or fear that i will be entirely thrown off balance. i don’t want to worry or doubt or feel so dissociative that i squint my eyes for a moment and wonder why i feel so unreal. i will never understand why god has allowed me to go through this. i cannot let it be for nothing but i don’t know how much more to bend and contort my body and brain to get somewhere stable but how lovely it would be if i could. i don’t have much of a schedule right now, i get apathetic and give in with things from time to time. one thing can trigger me and i am back to square one wether in a week or month. any advice, any and all is so helpful. your stories, your thoughts. maybe feeling less alone and knowing what has helped you is exactly what i need right now. thank you 💗
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