Does anyone else with ocd have random moments of clarity? I had an intrusive thought earlier then a few minutes ago I realized I don’t HAVE to do anything ocd tells me.

Yes it comes and goes 24/7 lol

Like rational thinking for a split second

Yes! I get little moments that feel like a breath of fresh air, even if only for a second or a few minutes. You will get more of this time as you continue to sit through compulsions

Yeah that will happen. I’ve been dealing with OCD since December with multiple sexual themes and then there are random small moments for split seconds where I’m like “wait…why am I even thinking this I’m so obviously not this or that” and then that moment of clarity fades away.

Yes it is like the clouds have parted and a choir is singing! Ha. And then OCD comes back. But those moments of clarity encourage me to keep going with therapy and ERP because I’m reminded of what it feels like to be free from OCD doubt and it feels so good!

Yeah, and then I'm like "crap I must not have OCD"

Yep. And often it’s when you don’t expect it or you’ve gone through ling periods without feeling avoidance or other compulsions. Then you see an image or hear something that distracts you.

Yup, it's so fleeting but it happens!

Anytime I find myself rationally thinking I remember everything I could be worrying about. Talking to you guys really is helping though and I’m so excited to start getting therapy.