hi! i have a question for whoever reads this. does anyone else get scared that they did something god awful unconsciously? like "what if i hit a person while driving and didnt know it" along those lines. ive been struggling with this and the fear of this happening for a LONG time. i remember when instagram started getting popular, when i was done scrolling i would slowly scroll back up but read through EVERY comment section i passed in fear of me having commented something bad. its like intrusive thoughts to a whole new level :/

Cloclo4

Date posted: 4y

OMG THE INSTAGRAM THING I DID THE EXACT SAME AND STILL DO

samla7

Date posted: 4y

This is definitely a form of OCD! I’ve certainly done it, although I’m not sure what category it would fall under. I imagine that practicing ERP is relatively the same for this as any other compulsion. I talk and walk and do things in my sleep sometimes, and I occasionally worry that I’ll text a loved one something offensive or post something horrible in my sleep. What I do for ERP in this case is I sit and work through the worst possible scenarios, imagining bad things that could happen to the point of absurdity. Ofc, im not a professional, so you’d have to talk to one of them for steps in treating it. Good luck!

Anonymous

Date posted: 4y

I definitely deal with this as part of my OCD, a combination of medication and ERP therapy have helped significantly, good luck!

Cloclo4

Date posted: 4y

Thought I was the only one

patheticgirl43

Date posted: 4y

no way!!! i really thought i was the only one with that

Anonymous

Date posted: 4y

This is OCD. I struggle with the same thing.

Mitu_001

Date posted: 25w

Tw I am so scared

I am so scared of everything .Of my thoughts.If I am a good person.Years ago I didnt help a kid who was in danger.Since then I started to have terrible thoughts :( i am so terrified.I still have these thoughts and I am scared it means something about me .I really dont want to hurt anyone and I want to help that kid now but idk how I can now.Also I am scared I betray everyone.I still have terrible thoughts and when I am with someone I care is worse...idk why.For example I started to talk with a collegue and he is really nice to me.I told him some things abt me( not the intrusive thoughts) and he was supportive.I have no idea if I will tell anyone abt my thoughts..and bcs of that I feel like I lie to them and betray them.I really want to enjoy my life and be happy and support people( especially because I didnt help that kid then).I want to live up to my morals now but I feel like I lie and manipulate people bcs I am a monster.Is this normal? To feel this way? What can I do? What if I am my worst fear and just cant accept it?!

addyourname

Date posted: 24w

Hit and run OCD

I was driving when I passed by 2 kids playing with a ball in their front yard, their ball made it to the street, I slowed down and continued my route and looked back to to make sure they’re ok and when I got home I started getting intrusive thoughts that I ran over the kid 😢

polish_germa...

Date posted: 23w

OCD and driving

Hi all! I wanted to share something that’s been bothering me for a while, and maybe some of you can relate. I’ve had my driver’s license for 2 years now… but I don’t drive. I’m honestly really scared of getting behind the wheel — I’m afraid I’ll mess up, panic, or cause an accident. Sometimes I feel embarrassed because it seems like everyone around me drives without a second thought. Are there any of you who have the same fear or have gone through this and managed to overcome it? I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences or any advice. Thank you so much in advance!

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