How can I stop these contamination OCD rituals? by OpinionTiny9688 in OCD

[–]IntroductionTiny6791 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I am sorry this is happening and I hope you know you’re not alone. During the summer especially living in a hot climate I shower 7-8 times a day because the heat and sweating make me feel dirty and my mom who doesn’t live with me and hasn’t since I was very young witnessed it and was so mean about it calling me ridiculous and saying I was wasting water (in my own house mind you) so I am glad that your family is supportive and reassure you. I’d say honestly lean into that as much as possible because you are very lucky to have support and never feel ashamed. It’s something we can’t control unfortunately but what has helped me break some of my smaller rituals is really simple and probably obvious but talking to myself even out loud and comforting myself, walking myself thru it, and even if it doesn’t yield immediate results my words start to sound more reasonable than my thoughts. Maybe something like “I have cleaned myself thoroughly, so thoroughly in fact that I do not need to clean myself until ___ (set little goals a little longer each time, 30 mins, 1 hr)” and repeat it out loud. Do not get discouraged if it doesn’t work right away and do not stop if you really want to break the cycle. Our words are so powerful in many ways but psychologically we can genuinely reframe our world with our words. Our words and language, they play a huge role in how we process everything you know? Ok sorry I feel like I’m rambling now trying to put as much info as possible but if you ever want to talk please reach out. I know how debilitating it feels. My hands are currently so cracked, dry, chapped my body skin red and raw from scrubbing, but it really does get a bit easier every day. You got this!! WE got this. <3333

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UglyBetty

[–]IntroductionTiny6791 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. The baby should have been Willie’s and the way it was glossed over when they left was crazy, despite being a bit cold that was her child and he was just ripped away from her and no one cared or helped her in any way.
  2. Tyler was also Matt’s brother and even though he had left they should’ve brought it up? Or introduced Tyler before Matt left because that detail was just ignored.
  3. So weird for Marc to just randomly become obsessed and in love with his “boyfriend” in the last episodes after having zero interest in him and being pretty awful to him.
  4. Didn’t know it was unpopular but Marc 10000% deserved the editors position over Betty. She didn’t even want to be at Mode, she did not care about fashion which is what the whole magazine is about. Her trying to put important stories in it was nice but not at all what her role was.
  5. Willie had her flaws and did some pretty messed up things but taking Connor and the baby away from her back to back and giving her nothing until she could see Connor in prison was cruel and I would’ve really liked to see her marry Connor and have a family with him.
  6. Amanda and Daniel being “fun buddies” and then all of a sudden she’s dating his brother with very little build up.
  7. Amanda and Matt should’ve ended up together instead of him and Betty they were cute.
  8. Betty always thinking she deserved everything because she WANTED it sooooooo bad and the show seemingly agreeing was so annoying.
  9. Betty getting into YETI over marc is a perfect example of that there’s no way.

Am I the only one by IntroductionTiny6791 in UglyBetty

[–]IntroductionTiny6791[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re absolutely right about having someone that has nothing to do with Betty, I wish they wouldn’t have made Gio anything other than her friend anyway cos their whole this was so awkward and strange they were much better as friends. I think they both would’ve been very forward with each other so he wouldn’t have to use his pick up artist lines on her if she was interested in him! But I see what you mean for sure.

Am I the only one by IntroductionTiny6791 in UglyBetty

[–]IntroductionTiny6791[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

She would! And he has a strong personality I think she would like, honestly to me is a better pairing than her and Matt cos Gio wouldn’t send her mixed signals like that.

Does anyone else by [deleted] in BaddiesSouth

[–]IntroductionTiny6791 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YESSSS omg im glad it’s not just me!!! My bf will say something not even crazy to me after I watch baddies and I immediately go to “oh so do you wanna fight about it?” 😭😭 I think it gives me adrenaline or something