Helly
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Helly Helly
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What do you do to try and fix it? It’s so annoying
Drew777Drew777
- Date posted
- 3y
Yeah, I think I do to some extent, but it isn't something that normally bothers me in the same way that my other OCD related intrusive thoughts do. But I can relate, for example in the work I do I have to check to make sure people have paid their property taxes for the current tax year, on the page it will say either "paid" or "due". I'd say that 75% of the time that I look at the page to confirm whether it's paid or due, my OCD will tell me I have to check again just to be sure, even though I'm confident it said paid because I literally just read it like 10 seconds ago. I feel like my example sounds similar to yours, (except I feel like I was way too wordy with my example, lol) so I hope it helps to know that someone can at least relate to you and how you're feeling, and I know there are many more people out there who can relate to this too. Sorry, I know I talk a lot. I hope I could help.
Helly Helly
- Date posted
- 3y
Yes this happens to me in work too, but not taxes 😂 but yes very relatable thank you
Drew777Drew777
- Date posted
- 3y
@Helly I realize I didn't really offer much of a solution though, I just simply said that I can relate, so I'm sorry. When it really comes down to it though, I think the best way to handle this sort of thing is just to simply ignore the intrusive thoughts. I know that is easier said than done, but it really does makes a difference. You know in your mind that you put salt in your water before rinsing, and I'm sure while you rinsed out your mouth you could taste the saltiness. So, that alone proves the fact that you put salt in the water. OCD is illogical though, but even so it has such an overwhelming amount of pressure it places on our minds. The more we try to fight back with logic, the more that let's the OCD win because it will just keep fighting back all the more with the illogical thoughts. It's best to ignore the OCD altogether during these times, even though it can be very difficult to do. But the more we continue to do it, the easier it will get over time. :) Hope that is helpful. God bless friend. :)
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