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Eating and drinking are essential so you CANNOT avoid those activities like other things OCD wants us to avoid. A couple tips for the mean time. You will have thoughts no matter if you eat/drink or not so eat/drink anyways. If you are having a rough day have some foods they give you minimal anxiety and eat those. I like soylent and huel premade shakes when I’m in a rough patch so I am getting all the essential nutrients and I can drink multiple. For water you have to drink it wether it be glasses or bottles have a goal of 8 cups by the end of the day
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If you’re not eating either, have something more than just water. My therapist liked to remind me that, “An empty bag won’t stand up.” I know it’s hard. But as another commentator said, your OCD will have the contaminated thoughts whether or not you ingest anything. Sending you so much strength and comfort right now to help you through it. 💪🏼💜 If you like dogs, mine sends you comfort too.
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Thank you for your comments. I’ve given myself an ED because of my avoidance it’s so hard to eat and drink. I just feel like I’m up a creek with out a paddle. I’m trying very hard to break out of it. It’s just overwhelming of knowing where to start.
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You might want to have a specialist or therapist help you with this if you’re really struggling. They are so helpful for any theme of OCD, but you need to take sustanence into your body. You aren’t alone, and you aren’t stuck in this situation forever. You’re already acknowledging it and its severity and reaching out in this community. These are excellent signs that you are ready to do some work and get better. I believe in you!
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