I’m not gonna lie ... sometimes I feel like I have no control over what I think and feel. Idk if that happens to anyone else but I just feel plain crazy now. I’m not hallucinating or hearing stuff but like... it’s like my mind is just throwing all kinds of intrusive thoughts and my emotions are mixed

I remember when I went through those hard times that were almost exactly like you describe. If I knew what I know today I can just say that don’t try to change any of the emotions and don’t even think about arguing with the thoughts. Instead, just think them all way, let every little detail come even though you feel crazy about doing that. I know it’s horrible in your situation, stay strong!

I dont feel like my thoughts are controlled either.

I've experienced this. Not a good feeling. Hope it gets better soon! It will pass.

Okay cause like every passing moment my thoughts just keep coming and my head hurts :/

Anndroow, I think your saying to NOT try and think them all away but to bring them on in every little detail correct? I agree with what your saying anyhow and it’s helped me turn the tables on OCD. When done in a good exposure plan of consistently bringing these thoughts and feelings on instead of being the victim of them it’s really empowering thing. I WANT to get where I don’t care to control my thoughts and feelings at all. That’s a recovery. It’s way easier said than done, as many of us hate our thoughts and feelings so we naturally want to keep on top of the demons. But I’ve seen my relationships with them change.

Keeping myself busy and distractions to keep my mind occupied really helps.

That ocd rat needs to eat so feed it or starve it but u can’t trap it to smart

Former Thought Police, you describe it good:) I meant in my post that you should think them all way but in that sense you show your brain that you aren’t scared of them. Because when they are that intrusive some times they tend to be worse when you try to push them away since your brain is mistaking them as a threat. However, next step forward is more related to acceptance when you could let them be in your mind but don’t pay attention. Then we have ERP that should be done during more controlled and planned sessions and you should actively think your thoughts even though you don’t have them in the moment. That’s something you might not want to do when you’re finally not having the thoughts, but then you show your brain that’s is something you are scared of so with ERP learn your brain new stuff. All these things need time to practice, but they work in the end and you all will get over this :)

I’m with you Anndroo!

How did yours pass?? Is it because of OCD? Or Just plain Anxiety ??