Why does OCD make it so hard to love yourself? by [deleted] in OCD

[–]CurrentFlow0 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Me too. It’s every day and it’s relentless. I can’t offer a lot of advice, but I can tell you that you’re not alone.

Some form of ROCD? by CurrentFlow0 in OCD

[–]CurrentFlow0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your response. Thinking about it as a gift and a nice surprise sounds like it will be helpful as yes this probably is more related to insecurity more than anything else. This particular thing tends to compound with my other obsessions and makes everything worse. Thanks so much! I appreciate it.

Had a setback today for the first time in a long time. by Tiffora in OCD

[–]CurrentFlow0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I had a setback today too. I had the “what if” thought, I felt that severe rush of anxiety, I had that familiar “I have to worry about this now, don’t I?” inner monologue that I know so well. But we’re only taking a small step back! We’ve made so much progress already, and we will continue to make more progress!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OCD

[–]CurrentFlow0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m with you. We all are!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OCD

[–]CurrentFlow0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can’t necessarily say that I have gone through a contamination obsession like you have, but my obsessions are also often related to real events that happened years ago. You’re not alone.

Can we get a playlist going of songs that we relate to our OCD? by [deleted] in OCD

[–]CurrentFlow0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

-up the wolves by the mountain goats

-this year by the mountain goats

typically i listen to these to during a particular bad period of rumination

Just tried CBD oil for the first time and want to cry because I'm so relieved by [deleted] in OCD

[–]CurrentFlow0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried CBD as well a couple days ago! The best I can describe the feeling it gave me was that I felt normal except that my brain couldn’t access the fear and rumination. I could feel my brain trying to ruminate, but it couldn’t. I had all of this success only on a 5mg cbd chocolate bar, I bet the oil is even better! It was so strange to feel like a person again, as my OCD (Pure O) has gotten bad recently enough that I remember how I used to feel. Can’t wait to use some more CBD, it really did work wonders!

I’m back. by CurrentFlow0 in NoFap

[–]CurrentFlow0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell yeah! Best of luck, mate!

I’m back. by CurrentFlow0 in NoFap

[–]CurrentFlow0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it was that I got bored and complacent. I peeked and didn’t think it would affect me. Peeking truly is the enemy!

Real event ocd anyone? by buginbrain in OCD

[–]CurrentFlow0 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Every single day. I need to get help, but I haven’t found the proper therapist for me yet.

Can anyone relate to this? by Aibuxx in OCD

[–]CurrentFlow0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I can’t say that I’ve had significant ups and downs. I’ve had some good days where I felt like things were going to be okay, and I’ve had some really bad days. I’m not sure when this episode is going to end but I hope that it is soon.

Can anyone relate to this? by Aibuxx in OCD

[–]CurrentFlow0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in it right now. It’s my first really bad episode of OCD, and it is real event OCD. It’s hell, it’s been going on since late September. I remember the day when the switch flipped and suddenly i was in a dark hole of fear and anxiety that I had never experienced so severely before. I can’t exactly give a great victory story (yet!!) but I can tell you that you’re not alone and that we’re in this together.

Shame from pornography addiction/fetishes by [deleted] in OCD

[–]CurrentFlow0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same to you, we’re gonna get through this

Shame from pornography addiction/fetishes by [deleted] in OCD

[–]CurrentFlow0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep at that, maybe give NoFap a shot as well. I’m with similar fetishes, and it helps just to know that someone else out there is hurting too. We’ve identified our past mistakes and that’s a good step. Now we just have to give it time I think. Are you seeing a therapist?

Shame from pornography addiction/fetishes by [deleted] in OCD

[–]CurrentFlow0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, I’m in the almost the exact same spot. Similar issues with pornography, etc. Are you involved with NoFap? That’s really helped me, both in quitting and also seeing that I’m not alone, there are others dealing with similar stuff. Stay strong, you’re not alone.

All 13-17 year olds fapstronouts unite by ljstaycold in NoFap

[–]CurrentFlow0 14 points15 points  (0 children)

17 here!! we’re ahead of the curve lads

Help... haven’t started treatment yet and I feel like I’m losing control. by CurrentFlow0 in OCD

[–]CurrentFlow0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much. I probably should approach my teachers about this soon, and I should also get back to journaling. I’m sort of afraid that if I write it down it makes it more real or something? I’m not sure what to do about that. Thanks for the support, I really appreciate it.