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- 6y
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- 6y
Ugh yeah it sucks so much. For me its a different theme but it causes me to feel really sad and depressed and just wanna lie in bed and cry. What helps me sometimes is to remind myself that I've felt like this before and that it always passes. I just try to acknowledge that the fear/thoughts are there but try not to enter a in a "discussion" with them. Like I say, "OK I'm afraid right now that this thing might happen. I've had this before, this will pass too." and then try to go on with my day as I would usually. I hope you feel better soon ❤️
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- 6y
Same theme as me? ?
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- 6y
I’m scared to even look at children, because I think I m a p or feel like one
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- 6y
I might’ve just given you advice to avoid but my point is that avoidance is a compulsion and you should be aware of it and when you do it and why do that it helps you with your ERP POCD is the worst, I’m sorry you have it too :(
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- 6y
Yep, it’s been two years on the same thing. All day everyday!
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How do you cope? Is it pocd
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- 6y
There’s a huge difference between thought and action - the idea of something is not the thing itself. Try to remember that your thoughts do not define you - acknowledge and let go, or at least try to. You’ll get thru this!
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- 6y
It’s been four and a half years of me having pocd. Avoidance is a big one for me, avoid kids when I can, avoid touching (not me to them but children are children and they put their hands everywhere so I’m always like ooh back up hands to ourselves)(for example this boy at my friends daycare is so used to me now that he thought it’d be okay to come up and hug my leg, never hugged me before, I’ve never hugged him, or any other kid in the daycare because hands to ourselves) When it’s nighttime and the thoughts are the worst because it’s like you’re already not around kids but the thoughts keep coming, I watch movies/shows with no kids, read books with no kids, tell my thoughts to fuck off constantly. The acknowledging the thoughts is tough cause I just want to avoid it altogether.
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- 21w
How can I deal with False Memory OCD? I am struggling with ruminating thoughts, and trying to figure out false memories! How can I enjoy my day without figuring it out?
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- 17w
There’s this one situation that I haven’t stopped thinking about from last night . So basically, I was reading 'The power of Now' which is a book that I love so much and really got me into spirituality. It’s been so helpful for my OCD and rumination but it’s also been pretty triggering for it as of late, so I’ve taken a long break from consistently reading it. The excerpt I read was about abundance and how its not about being bountiful, necessarily in material things but realizing and being grateful for the things that exist in your life now and in doing so, you will open yourself up to more good things. I understood it but I re-read it a lot because I didn't feel confident enough to explain it to someone else. but otherwise I LOVED IT. It made me feel so at peace, I agreed with it, and it gave me hope to start focusing on the good things in my life rather than the bad. So when I went to bed I rehearsed myself explaining it to someone on a podcast and then all these questions started flooding in like “why should I only focus on the good and aren't we supposed to accept the good and bad? Aren’t those the values of Buddha and spirituality” “Ya, we're supposed to accept the good and the bad but why?- so we can feel more good??? And isn't the point of OCD to not label things as good and bad? and why should I focus on the good- so I can feel good? why should I feel good? because I'm worthy of it? why am I worthy of it? because I'm a good person and do good things? well I’ve also done bad things so why shouldn't I consider that. I just don’t understand why I should feel good without it being selfish. And then this went on for like 2 or 3 hours. Like holy shit. I over explain these ideas and concepts that I resonate with to the point where they don't even make sense to me anymore. It becomes very existensial very quick. And I’m not suicidal but these questions make me feel hopeless in society for some reason?? And myself. Like if everything contradicts everything then what’s the point to life? If nothing can be understood or explained in a senseful way, then how do people move forward and make decisions, like AT ALL? There’s never a right or perfect answer and I feel like with any decision I make in regards, I’m doing a compulsion either way. If I don’t answer them, then I’m avoiding it and if I do then I’m checking and seeking reassurance. I’m sorry if this was way too long and over-explained I just need some advice or to know if anyone can relate in any way. Also, I’m sorry if some of those back-to-back questions were triggering.
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- 13w
I have really started to take control of my compulsions and im starting to string together better days! Still not great days or even good, but they are better!!! I have controlled my outward compulsions (googling, research, reassurance, checking) the past couple of days and felt the positive impact of that. But unfortunately, I am realizing that the rumination is still constant. My sexuality and relationship are the only two things constantly on my brain, and if they aren’t I freak out and wonder why im not thinking about them! Anyone have any advice on how to deal with the rumination. Sometimes I don’t even notice im doing it, but it’s taking up 90% of my day. Once I start to tackle this I think I may make some real big progress! Hope everyone is fighting today! ❤️
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