when you have ocd, is it normal that you’ve had a specific ocd obsession for so long? i’ve had other ocd obsessions like real event and harm but they lasted very short however, my mind is still stuck in this one specific ocd obsession that i have. ive had it for 10 months i fear that this may never go away and i might be stuck like this and i have the worst symptoms for it. i feel ashamed and disgusted for having this specific ocd obsession for so long. please does anyone else experience this

Orange-Colored_Glasses

291d ago

It’s definitely normal for certain themes to feel more difficult than others, and for them to stick around longer or come and go. When you have the thought “what if this never goes away?” do your best to lean into it with “maybe it won’t.” The intrusive thoughts will never go away entirely, because EVERYONE gets intrusive thoughts, but the more you can accept the uncertainty, the less the obsessions will bother you, and the more you’ll be able to live a happy and fulfilling life.

cyb3rgurl

291d ago

thank you

Anonymous

291d ago

I have had my obsession for 5 years due to not seeking therapy