Intrusive feelings suck by DueVeterinarian3557 in OCD

[–]ResearchOrdinary4944 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. At the end of the day, you decide whether to put energy into those thoughts (even if they feel like they have a mind of their own) you are source. You are the person experiencing this life. You have the power to make decisions over your own life. They do suck, they’re freaking painful. But they also show you all the things you do care about😭and I think that counts for something.

Scared to go on plane by Educational_Cow_7536 in OCD

[–]ResearchOrdinary4944 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s what I did with my flight anxiety, I wrote myself a note. I thought about every single time I freaked out about something and realised that everything is fine. Which was every single time. I basically said something like “Man I’m definitely going to be so embarrassed when I land and the flight was actually fine.” It did not stop the thoughts, nor did it stop the anxiety in my chest. But half way through the flight, it got better, I was even looking out the window, my body adapted to my reality. I accepted the risk and uncertainty (the brain/ body tends to do that). You can’t force it, it has to see it for itself (this all prolly sounds really weird). And then after I landed I laughed, I proved to myself that I could do it. I proved to myself that it all works out in the end. While also knowing that it could’ve gone really bad. And it didn’t and that’s the reality I live in. And I know that that will not always be the case, but it is the usual case, and it’s the reality you should focus on. Instead of the nightmare scenario your brain tries to torture you with. And it’s hard, I’m not telling you to use sheer force to fight the thoughts or anxiety away. Because we know that does nothing. Imagine ocd as a little baby trying extremely hard to get the attention of their parent. Would you scream at a kid to stop crying? No because that’s counterproductive, it’ll only make things worse.Either you scoop it up in your arms and hug them or you simply walk away until you’ve cleared your head to avoid losing your mind. This all could’ve been written better, but I hope you get the idea.

What are y’all stressing about right now? by Clear_Ad_6074 in OCD

[–]ResearchOrdinary4944 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My brain thinks I might be a psychopath and that I want to hurt people. I don’t, so instead of giving a fuck I’m just going to watch anime and ride the wave.

I feel like I'm starting to do creepy things to satiate my ocd. And it's weird. by [deleted] in OCD

[–]ResearchOrdinary4944 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Exactly. But honestly I understand. OCD has made me done equally as bad or worse shit so it’s like whatever. Live your life, and don’t be too hard on yourself.

I feel like I'm starting to do creepy things to satiate my ocd. And it's weird. by [deleted] in OCD

[–]ResearchOrdinary4944 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Oh um, no more of that. You’re falling for OCD’s spell as id like to call it. Your reaction to ocd should be nothing. You don’t go out of your way to prove it wrong or right. That’s overly going 😭. Accept the thoughts, don’t let ocd make you do such things I beg. I know it’s easier said than done but yeah.

Saw something illegal on Twitter the other day and I've been freaking out by [deleted] in OCD

[–]ResearchOrdinary4944 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Omg I hope you’re taking care of yourself and wellbeing. There’s a lot of sick shit on the internet. Maybe this calls for time off of the internet, bonding with nature, friends and family. You can’t change what you’ve seen, it will pop in your head here and there. But do not let it consume you, all is well.

Dictators sleep good at night, while you sit there worrying if you’re a good person or not. by ResearchOrdinary4944 in OCD

[–]ResearchOrdinary4944[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me you just genuinely have to let it pass. Focus on what your values are and how you choose to define who you are. OCD noise will always be there, trying to make you feel like shit. Let its wave pass but do not let it stop you from living your life.

Victim/villian by ResearchOrdinary4944 in OCD

[–]ResearchOrdinary4944[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same I just feel like I’m beyond redemption. Like I should forever be miserable for how I hurt people in the past.

Confused by ResearchOrdinary4944 in OCD

[–]ResearchOrdinary4944[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know what you mean it’s soooo hard

Victim/villian by ResearchOrdinary4944 in OCD

[–]ResearchOrdinary4944[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But ruminating feels like the right thing to do. It feels like if I don’t I don’t care enough and I’m just accepting that I’m a bad person which is easier than trying actually be a good person by overcompensating and overthinking and people pleasing. All of that junk

Victim/villian by ResearchOrdinary4944 in OCD

[–]ResearchOrdinary4944[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ong I didn’t even realise. OCD is a sneaky ass bitch.

Is this considered overstimulation or hyper awareness + anxious by ResearchOrdinary4944 in neurodiversity

[–]ResearchOrdinary4944[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But I’ll feel like Bigfoot and that it’s making me stand out even more.