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- 6y
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It’s totally worse on my period I feel you on that. Like it’s there all the time but it’s harder to ignore my thoughts and be in a good mood on my period. Girls with ocd get it bad lmao
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Yes we do! It is crazy how worse I feel when it’s that time. It’s like I’m already in hell for 5 days why not get really intense intrusive thoughts on top of it?. Thank you guys so much for responding. It’s nice to feel less alone in this journey! You guys are amazing and we can get through it together?.I will definitely try a bath and essential oils and maybe some tea! Thank you!!
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- 6y
I’m sorry you have to go through it too?.I know we can get through it! That actually makes a lot of sense! I really like that! It’s a really positive way of looking at it. I am gonna try and work on taking extra care of myself when I’m going through it. I think that’s been the hardest thing but I find like even right now when my OCD started again I got up and put a face mask on and grabbed my comfy sweats and even had some tea and I already feel just a little better. I know it will pass and I’ll soon feel better again. Thank you, girl❤️
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There is evidence to suggest that magnesium citrate can help minimize the crazy period OCD rollercoaster. I’ve been taking some sporadically this last cycle to test, and I seem to be having a lot less symptoms/anxious overthinking responses. It could be any number of things but after my last few cycles or so, I’m down to keep trying it. Also, eating consistently and healthily helps SO MUCH. Cut out the added sugar!
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I will definitely try magnesium! I will try just about anything lol. I am actually on a keto diet which has really helped me and I feel pretty good for the most part when I’m not on my period. My OCD is always there but I just feel like I have way better control over it when I’m off my period.The week before and during are the absolute worst for my OCD. It’s like my thoughts are just so strong and irrational.
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Thank you?
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I have had that happen several times in the last year. I’m right there with you friend. Somebody on YouTube somewhere explained the idea that women are cyclical creatures, and she actually described each week of our period as a season, which, while a little bit woo woo, is actually kind of brilliant. I believe the pre period week was like autumn, and the period week was winter, where you stay inside and free your time to relax and be cozy. I kind of liked it. Maybe if we can build positive rhythms where we know what we can handle into our monthly cycles, that can help us too.
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Same. I’ve definitely had this before, still kinda do, but it gets easier as you go along with ERP
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Indeed. I suggest using calming stuff, like essential oils, a bath, and someone soothing to talk to. That’s what helps me.
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Or even someone soothing to listen to, like a podcast
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Yes! You are amazing! Thank you for sharing. ♥️ I wish you all the best.
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Oh yeah my hormones def affect everything!! Sucks!
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Thank you! I wish you all the best too❤️
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- 22w
I struggle so bad with intrusive thoughts. They can be so bad that I'll cry because I KNOW that's not how I feel or want to do. (Too embarrassed to say what they're about) I'll constantly try to figure out why I have them, and constantly figure out what they mean, causing me to constantly circle around and around. I had to get on anxeity meds, which helped a little but the thoughts still happen. How do you help yourself with this? How do you know that you're just not some physcopath? 😅
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I’m on my period and o think my ocd feels a little worse today… I feel anxious and like something bad is about to happen, like I can’t move or talk cause I’ll freak out or snap and do something. Also I had a gronial response about an SA topic and I feel horrible, I’ve noticed that I do have these gronials as if I’m actually into that but idk if it can happen that you have the gronial and think “oh I’m horny, not about this but I am” is that possible? Idk how to say it… also I think I just want reassurance but I’m also scared…
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- 17w
There’s something that happens that keeps me stuck in a thought, it’s when I can see some part of myself agreeing with or relating to it in some way. That’s when the doubt creeps in. If I can understand *why* the thought is there, doesn’t that mean it’s not just random? Doesn’t that mean it actually reflects something about me? For example **(TMI/TW)**: I had the thought, *“I wonder what other people’s kinks are (including friends, family, even teenagers).”* And then I caught myself thinking, *“Well, I guess that could be interesting information… maybe I wouldn’t even stop someone from sharing it with me. Does that mean I actually want to know? Wait—does that make me perverted or incestuous for even having this curiosity?”* The same thing has happened with other thoughts, like wondering what someone’s privates might look like. I recognize that, on some level, that could be interesting—but does that mean the thought is truly mine? Maybe the answer is super obvious and I just can’t see through my OCD smoke. This was a bit embarrassing for me to write 🥲, but can anyone provide some insight?
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