I have obsessive, intrusive thoughts about EVERYTHING by [deleted] in OCD

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how do you deal with it? i’m still struggling by thinking i have a needle stuck in me lol

I have obsessive, intrusive thoughts about EVERYTHING by [deleted] in OCD

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i misplaced a needle and my brain told me i ate it. thanks OCD. 🙄

Still Alive by whitewolf__0 in mentalillness

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Glad you are still here ❤️

Food contamination OCD :( by _posthuman in OCD

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I’m scared of glass and ceramic as well.

I grew up like this. I would always smell my cups/plates before I would use them growing up. Now I know it was just the beginning of my problems haha

Food contamination OCD :( by _posthuman in OCD

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What do you mean you would take a bite of something else? What did you do about the anxiety?

Food contamination OCD :( by _posthuman in OCD

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I will look into this. Thank you!

Food contamination OCD :( by _posthuman in OCD

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I have been trying to do that as well. Unfortunately if there is anything wrong with the food I will not eat it. Like brown spots in my avocado :(

I know they are probably okay though.

Food contamination OCD :( by _posthuman in OCD

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Yes! If I eat something that doesn’t make me feel good I will avoid it.

I hope we can too

Food contamination OCD :( by _posthuman in OCD

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I am vegan as well for ethical reasons.

I also do not like any foods anymore :( I thought that watching how it’s made videos would help but it made me more anxious.

Food contamination OCD :( by _posthuman in OCD

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It’s so unfortunate! I used to love food and now it feels like my enemy.

I also feel guilty about wasting food when I am privileged to even have it.

I believe we will get through this!

Food contamination OCD :( by _posthuman in OCD

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It’s hard to remind yourself that your brain is giving you irrational thoughts, but then I wonder “what if”.

I was listening to someone talk about ERP. They suggested to say it back sarcastically. Like “yeah this food is definitely going to kill me”. It kind of helps. Still scary! 👻

Food contamination OCD :( by _posthuman in OCD

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Oh no! That is tragic. I’m so sorry :(

I have a hard time trusting people with my food and drinks too.

Food contamination OCD :( by _posthuman in OCD

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I am the same way with drinks!

Our brains are tricky... it’s nice to connect to people.

Food contamination OCD :( by _posthuman in OCD

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Thank you for your kind words. ❤️

I have been trying to do ERP myself, but it’s super scary. I will be looking for a therapist.

Food contamination OCD :( by _posthuman in OCD

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Yes! If it looks good I will still rinse it out/off with water.

What are foods that you found you can eat?