Anonymous
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A1oakA1oak
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I’ve had that happen many times in the past but what I can tell you is that you’re always in control. Tell yourself,” I could do all of that “ (not that you would) and you’ll see how it throws off the ocd
AnonymousAnonymous
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ERP has been hard cause I don’t want to even imagine I “could” or “would”
kmecrozkmecroz
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@Anonymous HA!!! HEARD THIS. I remember the time my counselor for NOCD tried to explain this concept. He was like you need to come to terms with the fact you could do (insert my biggest harm ocd fear). I was like .... NO. I will never do that. It was hard, for sure.
A1oakA1oak
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@Anonymous I had a really hard time just being able to come to terms with it mentally, let alone articulate it but there was no other way to fight the thoughts - and so slowly but surely, I started to do as my NOCD therapist told me and I saw results. It’s hard to come to terms with it but it truly makes a difference
kmecrozkmecroz
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Hey! I've had urges a few times, but mostly it's the intrusive thoughts. The urges seemed to spike my anxiety more too, so my mind would feel like it had urges to do something. Just remember that it's not real. You are 100% in control of your actions. No matter what you think, or what OCD is saying you have the 'urge' to do - you still have a choice. Remember that. Also remember you're not alone. It does get better, it does get easier it just takes time. You need to get your confidence back and remember who you are. OCD is just a lie, I promise. The Bible is a really great place for guidance. It has a ton of verses on anxiety etc. Also get set up with a NOCD counselor, they can help teach you ways to cope so that when anxiety hits you are prepared to defend yourself and not let it completely overwhelm you. Blessings from Ohio!
AnonymousAnonymous
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I’m seeing a NOCD therapist, and we’re working on ERP. But it’s so hard to just sit with the thoughts and not react too them.
kmecrozkmecroz
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@Anonymous I know. During therapy I would actually dread sessions and get keyed up because I knew what was coming. After therapy though, I noticed a difference for sure. You're not alone. Don't give up! It's totally worth it!
AnonymousAnonymous
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@kmecroz It’s just I felt like I was getting better and the thoughts were calming down. Then suddenly this week they’re as bad as ever.
kmecrozkmecroz
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@Anonymous Yes, you'll have that. The key is to not beat yourself up. I would have those instances and I'd think, "WHY??? I was getting better. Maybe something is wrong with me?? Maybe I will be like this forever." But that's OCDs last stand. Think of it at a bully. You're pulling away, learning you're stronger and it comes back and tries to attack one last time. If you let it, it'll keep coming back. If you stand up again and show it you're not afraid it'll dissappear. I wish I could say it goes away completely, it hasn't for me - BUT it is less and less frequent and I'm able to handle the thoughts so much better than before. Don't be hard on yourself. Keep talking about it, keep working through it. God bless you!
AnonymousAnonymous
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@kmecroz Thank you so much. I’ll keep pushing myself through this hard time and keep reminding myself the more i fight it the better it’ll get. I appreciate all your comments they helped a lot!
kmecrozkmecroz
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@Anonymous You're welcome! Anytime! Facebook has some OCD groups too you can join, they help. Just surround yourself with a support system. With fellow OCDers, family and friends. I promise you'll get through it.
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