My ocd is pretty bad right now and my head is telling me to vent to someone but I know I do that as a compulsion like I’m confessing to something. I feel like I need to do it because it will make me feel better but I know it’s wrong. I’m trying so hard to stay strong and hold it together

Anonymous

Date posted: 4y

I have been so close to giving in and confessing a singular thought I had to my parents but I still haven’t given in. You are stronger than you think. Your mind is playing tricks. Do something active, disregard if it’s a compulsion because when you sit trapped, you become immobile. You must move!

SunsetAquari...

Date posted: 4y

Yes exactly! I image myself confessing this thought to my parents and that’s what makes me spiral and feel like I need to make this thought a reality to see what would happen. But we can’t do that. Thanks so much!

Anonymous

Date posted: 4y

@diane_ You’re welcome! :) We are all in this together. Always remember (saying this for myself too) do not confess these thoughts, that only gives them more power. Stay strong

Anonymous

Date posted: 4y

I’m the same boat. Don’t fall for the compulsion

Imaan7

Date posted: 4y

Venting about what youre feeling is a compulsion?

SunsetAquari...

Date posted: 4y

Yes because it feels like I’m lying to myself so telling people my feelings makes me think I’m admitting the truth. Idk if that makes sense

Imaan7

Date posted: 4y

@diane_ It does but when I vent or rant I do just to get off my chest, is that still a compulsion?

SunsetAquari...

Date posted: 4y

@Imaan7 It’s more like when I have an instructive thought that I confess to the thoughts as if they are real because my brain makes me think that they are real feelings

Anonymous

Date posted: 4y

Exactly confessing them is telling your brain they are real. Don’t fall for this, the reassurance will only be temporary trlief

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