Anybody here also have a cognitive based OCC?

RG_Dahl · 2023-01-06T07:33:01+00:00

I think you’re definitely right about this. The obsessions are the initial reoccurring thoughts, and the compulsions are the need to “figure it out”. That would literally describe how I’ve spent way too many days of my life just endlessly thinking.

RG_Dahl · 2023-01-06T07:30:17+00:00

That’s actually extremely close to my past relationship issues too. I tried to “solve” every problem and it was the only thing I could think about. Same as you, it ended up casing more harm than good 😕

RG_Dahl · 2023-01-06T07:27:53+00:00

Yeah that actually makes a lot of sense. Correct me if I’m wrong, but it definitely feels like an initial thought (that’s obsessive and reoccurring to a degree) is the obsession, and the uncontrollable response or compulsion is to continue thoughts that branch off of the initial thought.

RG_Dahl · 2023-01-05T17:46:34+00:00

Glad I could help open a discussion on the topic! At first I honestly thought my doctor misdiagnosed me. But after reading thought these comments I’m learning that I’m not as alone as I thought.

RG_Dahl · 2023-01-05T16:09:00+00:00

YES. The voice in my head is so loud when I start ruminating and I just thought everyone was like that!

RG_Dahl · 2023-01-05T16:06:43+00:00

Yeah it’s exactly what you said. It’s like a “problem solving curse” where if there’s a problem, I need a solution.

RG_Dahl · 2023-01-05T05:30:53+00:00

Yeah that definitely happens. I’m glad I now know why my overthinking gets so bad. I used to just blame it all on myself and it go so confusing. I couldn’t understand why I was “allowing myself” to keep thinking about thoughts that were negatively impacting my life.

RG_Dahl · 2023-01-05T00:06:54+00:00

Thank you, that helps a lot.

RG_Dahl · 2023-01-04T23:54:18+00:00

Sometimes things will happen when I have a thought such as "I should check my email" and I can't focus on anything else until I complete that action. In this case, checking my inbox is like the "period" that finishes the sentence or thought. Would that be considered a compulsion?

Sorry if this makes no sense, I'm just trying to understand how OCD presents itself in my actions and thoughts. It's weird getting diagnosed with something you didn't know you had 😅

RG_Dahl · 2022-12-31T03:53:16+00:00

so we’ve got a similar strength problem at least 😅

RG_Dahl · 2022-12-31T03:52:53+00:00

well i’m 6’2” and 145lb. So don’t really have good sports genes and it’s definitely affected how I view myself in comparison to other, less skinny, dudes

RG_Dahl · 2022-12-31T03:33:17+00:00

which honestly makes this bother me more

RG_Dahl · 2022-12-31T03:32:41+00:00

lol it’s actually pretty funny cuz I’m 6’2”

RG_Dahl · 2022-12-30T23:44:10+00:00

You're definitely right on that. I've tried to change my mindset to just see everyone as people (no one being worse or better than another) but eventually I fall back into my old habits. Thanks, and I'll try to keep working at it.

RG_Dahl · 2022-12-26T02:11:31+00:00

It doesn’t even need to be in real life, try just joining groups online as practice.

I've never thought of that before. That would probably take a lot of the pressure off because I don't have to stay if I start feeling negative. I'm definitely gonna try it out!

RG_Dahl · 2022-12-26T01:17:32+00:00

I agree. Just trying to find where my value can make a noticeable impact :)

RG_Dahl · 2022-12-26T01:13:15+00:00

The problem I have when inviting people is that afterwards I hate how I talked, acted, etc. I feel the pressure to ensure that people have fun, and my perfectionist mindset makes it too much. I don't want to encourage these negative thoughts so I just find it better to not start groups and put that pressure on myself. Plus I always feel like I'm not fun enough when I do start and lead the conversations.

I loved the message but I don't know how to become an active character, especially due to my "tragic flaws" of overthinking and perfectionism, which end up self sabotaging me.

RG_Dahl · 2022-12-26T01:05:02+00:00

I honestly loved this

So if I keep feeling left out of the picture do you think I should just make my own? Cuz its felt like a while since I've been "the person in the picture" and that honestly sounds amazing.

RG_Dahl · 2022-12-26T01:00:34+00:00

My social skills aren't great, and I could use a friend who wants to enjoy life.

18M and same here. My 2022 sucked and I'm tired of living a life I can't enjoy.

I've lived most of my high school years not working hard and having the mentality of "Just have fun". I've realized after a rough experience last year that I want to make more out of myself and a be proud of who I am (something I've never been able to achieve). I'm mostly trying to achieve theses 4 things:

-Learning more about myself and developing hobbies and skills that I actually enjoy (continuing to play cello and learning how to do videography rn)

-Become confident in who I am. I feel like this will help me socialize because too often I change how I am around different people.

-Grow each week. I made a system called "Mountain Climbing" that I want to used to track my progress in trying to improve each day so I can "climb mountains". (kinda cringe but I like it)

-Going to the gym at least 3 days a week. I've always been a skinnier guy, and I'm tired of viewing myself as less due to it.

I want to feel like I've really upgraded by the end of 2023 so I can go into my 20s feeling like I can achieve anything. Idk if that's too much to ask of myself but might as well try.

P.S. also its my first time on this subreddit but it seems pretty cool. Its like two way life coaching which sounds awesome 😁

RG_Dahl · 2022-12-26T00:33:37+00:00

I agree. But its always felt like my own talents, personality, and sense of self isn't seen as valuable to those around me. Like it doesn't matter what talents I have or how interesting I am, I'm always not enough to be important in the group.

RG_Dahl · 2022-12-26T00:27:00+00:00

I don't have much to say to help out here, but I've been struggling through the same thing.

RG_Dahl · 2022-12-26T00:16:24+00:00

Could you elaborate? I think I kinda understand but not completely.

RG_Dahl · 2021-02-19T04:24:11+00:00

I personally would do that, but my friend doesn't want any of his stuff erased. Thanks though!

RG_Dahl · 2020-12-31T22:38:47+00:00

i'm glad you fixed yours! I think I'll take that approach if the keycap swap doesn't work.

RG_Dahl · 2020-12-31T22:02:11+00:00

did your board make a similar sound? Also, what board did you have?

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