How do I deal with intrusive thoughts that jinx somthing? I want to stop believing in jinxing but every time I try and fight it it seems to prove it even more.

Justmesadly

278d ago

Jinxing isn’t real

carlie

278d ago

I really want to believe that, but every time I try and fight it, that somthing enforces my fear in it.

wangoose

278d ago

remind yourself that your thoughts will not jinx anything. it’s just your brain trying to stress yourself!! firstly calm yourself down and let those thoughts come thrluhh and accept that they’re just thoughts. thoughts are thoughts and they won’t happen unless you act on it. hopefully it’ll ease you up a bit

Orange-Colored_Glasses

278d ago

What you pointed out is the essence of OCD! “Every time I try and fight it, it seems to prove it even more.” The only way to weaken the grasp of this fear is to stop fighting it. Do your best to accept the uncertainty. When you feel afraid that you might have performed a jinx, resist the urge to disprove it/reverse it/check, and instead move on to a different activity. Your anxiety will go up at first, but it’s worth it for the long term benefits of freeing yourself from this obsession.