BigAl15
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- 4y
Maybe,MaybeNotMaybe,MaybeNot
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- 4y
Yea I’ve felt that way but a joke is a joke and we can’t take life so seriously. That would be boring.
BigAl15BigAl15
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- 4y
I knowwwww but I feel so guilty and my compulsion is to confess it to my husband EVERY TIME
Maybe,MaybeNotMaybe,MaybeNot
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@BigAl15 You need to stop doing that. I have the confession thing too. It becomes a never ending cycle and it’s going to push them away. They don’t need to know everything.
AnonymousAnonymous
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- 4y
I frequently review past things that I’ve said ( jokes included) on loop. I’m learning that my brain is trying desperately to protect me in these moments - but it’s a bit misguided. I’m still learning how to cope - but distraction through body movement tends to relieve some discomfort for me (e.g. yoga or even mindful stretching). Also, writing out affirmations can feel helpful. I’m sorry you’re experiencing this and I hope you feel some relief soon✨
Lms526Lms526
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- 4y
I constantly review things in my head. I analyze every little thing I said and did. Its worse if I'm with someone I don't know very well. I constantly think "I shouldn't have said that. I bet they were offended by that. I bet that really hurt their feelings." I have friends who have literally told me "Stop apologizing. You didn't say anything wrong." The crazy part is that I do this even with friends that I know I can say pretty much anything I want. Sometimes I will do both. I will apologize and then ask if their feelings are hurt or if they are offended. They will give me a look like "What are you talking about? And then say "No." I'm trying to break this habit. But I've lived with OCD since I was 8 and didn't know it until last month. So its a deeply engrained habit.
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