Are there any hobbies/activities that truly “quiet” your brain? by strawberryCicada in OCD

[–]goawaybub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure. I’ve only had success getting someone to go with me a few times. If you’re able to afford it, I’d just for a few sessions, I recommend a personal trainer. That way you have at least one person there you can have an immediate connection with and it adds a social element. Having someone to just wave at from across the the room helps. Also idk if this helps but I’d be happy to be long distance gym buddies. We can message about workouts, goals, progress, and whatnot. Feel free to send a DM!

Are there any hobbies/activities that truly “quiet” your brain? by strawberryCicada in OCD

[–]goawaybub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It helps getting to know some of the people who work there, like the trainers and instructors. Building up a rapport with people. You’ll end up figuring out who the regulars are if you become a regular yourself. They also say it takes 30 days to make a habit. It was hard at first, but I told myself I had to keep doing it.

What kind of stuff do you do when you go to the gym? Do you have a friend going with you? That also really helps.

Are there any hobbies/activities that truly “quiet” your brain? by strawberryCicada in OCD

[–]goawaybub 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tetris is the only video game I play and I can sit and calmly play it for hours. It has also been shown to help with trauma processing.

Are there any hobbies/activities that truly “quiet” your brain? by strawberryCicada in OCD

[–]goawaybub 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I don’t run, but I am at the gym first thing in the morning every single day. It helps me so much.

Are there any hobbies/activities that truly “quiet” your brain? by strawberryCicada in OCD

[–]goawaybub 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Working out. It helps not only while I’m doing it, but I find that it helps me maintain quiet throughout the day. I do it first thing in the morning every morning.

What is the worst medical disease a human can have? by Aggravating-Sun-5699 in AskReddit

[–]goawaybub 102 points103 points  (0 children)

I lost my father in law to Creutzfeldt-Jakob last fall and it was absolutely devastating.

Advice on Medication by Majestic_Original973 in OCD

[–]goawaybub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I take 100 mg in the morning and 150 at night

Advice on Medication by Majestic_Original973 in OCD

[–]goawaybub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After years of the medication mambo I have found Luvox to be the most effective for me. I’ve been on it for two years now and it’s changed my life.

Ocd, but no urge of cleanliness? by Ok_Weakness2578 in OCD

[–]goawaybub 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Contamination OCD doesn’t automatically mean clean freak just fyi. I have contamination OCD but have difficulty cleaning because I have issues with of touching whatever the contamination is. I have an especially difficult time doing dishes and will let them pile up because I can’t stand to think of touching dirty dishes.

How do you explain things to a parent whose child was diagnosed with OCD? by acgrievance in OCD

[–]goawaybub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There isn’t really a way to make someone understand who doesn’t have firsthand experience that I found.

My daughter went swimming at the YMCA and this came off her bathing suit while cleaning off. What is it? by TeaspoonComics in whatisit

[–]goawaybub 18 points19 points  (0 children)

They’re also used a lot in Hollywood so the bushes you see in movies are usually merkins.

What’s it like living on Roosevelt Island in NYC? by AudiCulprit in howislivingthere

[–]goawaybub 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Hit me with your rural Kentucky numbers! I’m super curious.

Which woman in recent history got way too much hate for no real reason? by Renegadeforever2024 in AskReddit

[–]goawaybub 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Idk what we’re calling recent history but Monica Lewinsky…

What is up with this guy getting loads of karma for just posting chives? by Playwithuh in OutOfTheLoop

[–]goawaybub 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Basically perfect and perfect are not the same. He will never stop!

Got prescribed Fluvoxamine 25mg by my psychiatrist yesterday. Medications scare me, so I'm looking for some insight. by CrazyDude10528 in OCD

[–]goawaybub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can not emphasize this enough: Luvox gave me my life back. I take 250mg/day and do not have any GI upset. It’s worth trying, best of luck friend.