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- Brave through
- Date posted
- 700d ago
- Sexual Orientation OCD
It sounds like you might be stuck in a bit of a ruminative spiral. OCD tells us that we need to figure things out right this second and can make things feel really urgent, heavy, and overwhelming. Unfortunately, when we give into that urge, we are strengthening OCD’s cycle. I know it can feel really hard to lean into the uncertainty, but when you find yourself feeling that anxious need to analyze - try validating the emotions instead. Rather than trying to figure it out, practice sitting with the anxiety and distress you might be experiencing. Recognize that these feelings can go away on their own, without you needing to figure it out. You can practice this after you wake up from a dream or anytime you feel the need to analyze! I hope this helps!