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Its common for OCD to be all over the place and have multiple themes. Remember that its tricky and cannot accept uncertainty so it looks absolutely anywhere it can...worrying if we have caused harm to ourselves or others. Worrying its not OCD. Worried we are going crazy. All things I've experienced. Not trying to give you reassurance but usually if we are trying to figure something out or drawing attention towards some "problem" then its OCD knocking at our door. Notice it. Acknowledge it, and continue with your day.
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Thank you for sharing
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OCD is good at hiding for many people. We struggle with it in hours alone because we know people wouldn’t “get it”. This means we might have to fight it just to share it with a doc to get the diagnosis—totally normal. And now that you know you have, it sounds like it’s hitting on a weakness for you, mainly that it took 5 years to find this, so I totally can hear the OCD voice being a jerk by poking that hole into a fear of what else is missed. If it helps, in all the illnesses I’ve dealt with, I think OCD is the best at hiding; other stuff can be way more noticeable. Strength and comfort your way! 💪🏼💜
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Thank you so much for your insightful reply
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Hi friend, I developed and ED when I was 14 going on 15 as well. I think these disorders are common in a lot of ways, they are both obsessive and compulsive. This is my third OCD episode. ERP really is the only way to get better. You absolutely must stop doing your compulsions completely. Everytime I have stopped for awhile, I have gone into full recovery and basically had no intrusive thoughts anymore.
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Thank you for your response, glad I’m not alone!
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Hi guys! I’m new to the community and I’ve recently received my OCD diagnosis (tho I’ve known about it since childhood). I’ve been somewhat spiraling lately as I wait for my first ERP session (hooray!) I was just wondering if any of you guys have received ERP for existential OCD and if it was successful? My existential OCD compulsions are more so mental and have been affecting me in the sense of dream/memory flashbacks and giving me a sort of “uncanny” feeling about everything around me. Any advice is appreciated! Thank you❤️
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I’m starting NOCD. I had several years of cbt as a child (well over 20 years ago) and I see a trauma therapist. But now I’ll be seeking further help for OCD and just really scared. CBT wasn’t helpful for me. How has ERP been helpful for you? Do you feel like you’ll finally get your life back? I’m consumed by my obsessions 😢 Would love others feedback if ERP helped you ❤️
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I’m on track to getting my diagnosis and i’m already questioning it. Pocd feels so real, and even though i once saw someone say “it has to feel real or you wouldn’t worry” which is like god level reassurance honestly, it hurts. I can’t look at children, they deserve better. My usual attraction seems to be gone and i can not think about anything else. At the same time i don’t really feel anxiety. I’m scared i don’t feel bad enough, if i just smiled maybe i honestly wouldn’t feel bad? I don’t have many other ocd symptoms either, except for some stuff when i was a kid and like questioning everything about myself. I’m clinging to the hope that this is Pocd instead of me being a Monster and at the same time i’m so sad that i have to go trough this. I don’t like myself but i’m sorry for my younger self. I just want to be held and be told that everything will be okay but how can i know? Even then i feel like comfort of that kind only really applies to others who are struggling and aren’t horrible like me. In so many ways i sm convinced i am a monster even though it might be a bit irrational. Maybe i’m a monster after all and then i should really get away from everyone i love. They deserve better :( After a lifetime of struggles (nothing super serious) i’m just getting started with therapy and i’m so.. scared. What if it won’t help? What if it turns out i’m the bad person i fear to be. Is there any way i can prepare or some tips or literally anything else? I would appreciate any wise words
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