Idk, this is very strange to me but ever since I recovered from a really bad relapse in my OCD, my anxiety has gotten better but the contents and frequency of the thoughts have gotten worse. This then, of course, gives me a second kind of anxiety about that meaning I must actually like my thoughts. Maybe it’s because I’ve gone back to school and so my brain is distracted by the social anxiety and work stress. Has anyone else gone through this?

Do people in OCD recovery feel pressured to like their thoughts?

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Ah so glad someone feels the same way - it’s so exhausting. I hope you’re doing ok.

I’ve had this too - when your anxiety decreases and the thoughts are still there, you ask yourself “do I like my thoughts?” - and that brings on a whole new wave of anxiety. It’s progress but sometimes it doesn’t feel like it - 100% hear you 💙 

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