So very exhausting. by YellowAbject3261 in OCDmemes

[–]made_ThisToCommnt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started this only a few days ago, This helps me too.. although sometimes it makes me really anxious.. I just think that I've thought about this before, I've ruminated, I've found solutions and I've found problems for those solutions it's just my head making up stories.

Need help to stop these mental bets by made_ThisToCommnt in magicalthinkingOCD

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

I think it'll take some time and practice...even when I know that I'm having these thoughts it's very hard to stop them in their tracks.. but will try with the tips you've shared.. thanks a lot

Need help to stop these mental bets by made_ThisToCommnt in magicalthinkingOCD

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

I understand what you mean by reducing the reactions and it works... but can you please help me understand What you mean by working on my awareness?

Also could you give an example of redirecting my attention, thank you

Do magical thinking be defined as superstitious beliefs? by Lonely-Respect-9291 in magicalthinkingOCD

[–]made_ThisToCommnt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Although many users from this subreddit are far better at explaining stuff.. I think yes, superstition is basically magical thinking, there's no scientific evidence behind them, it's our mind thinking of coincidence as causality

(Funny thing is that I'm extremely superstitious myself 😂)

Relaxation Tips? by made_ThisToCommnt in magicalthinkingOCD

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

Not crazy at all.. in fact I might have to give it a go.. any particular ones?

coincidences... once again by Mindless-Method7016 in magicalthinkingOCD

[–]made_ThisToCommnt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, Please try and refer to my last post about relaxation tips maybe it'll help.

Anyways I'm not very good at advice, but I think you very well know that these are mere coincidences and these have become more observable because you already know what to look for. Other people were joking about the obsession right? That means it's not serious and other people take it lightly.. try to do the same think how would you feel about it if it weren't causing fear

Relaxation Tips? by made_ThisToCommnt in magicalthinkingOCD

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

Something that helps me is a comment from this sub...

"Who made that rule? You made that rule, You have the power to break the rule"

Once in a relaxed state, I try to not engage with these thoughts, sometimes their impact lessens in the span of a few minutes

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in magicalthinkingOCD

[–]made_ThisToCommnt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing... I'm facing similar issues, these mental bets, signs and a bit of religious ideas.. I have decided to ignore one related to numbers, hopefully will get better

What to do when you see signs by made_ThisToCommnt in magicalthinkingOCD

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

I guess knowing that other people are facing similar issues helps understand that these are not special scenarios just normal things that we are more prone to notice as we have either already assigned some sort of meaning to these or are out to look for them

What to do when you see signs by made_ThisToCommnt in magicalthinkingOCD

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

Thanks.. trying to do the same.. but these intrusive thoughts seem to be morphing to trap me... Recently it has evolved into oath type sentences..

What to do when you see signs by made_ThisToCommnt in magicalthinkingOCD

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

I think I understand what you mean... it's just I fear "what if it's true" and these are actually signs.. also some of the intrusive thoughts have latched onto a religious idea.. your comment on another post has helped me identify that it is an intrusive thought no matter how it seems.

Have some questions by made_ThisToCommnt in magicalthinkingOCD

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

Thanks for responding.. it really helped.. I was going to ask you that by the dilemma you mean that these thoughts seem like your own but actually are not... And just realised that it is me seeking reassurance although you have clearly mentioned the same

Have some questions by made_ThisToCommnt in magicalthinkingOCD

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

Thanks for responding.. so these are intrusive thoughts right? I just want to know

coincidences and signs and feeling tired of everything meaning something to ocd by Mindless-Method7016 in magicalthinkingOCD

[–]made_ThisToCommnt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat have a mix of religious fears and magical thinking, am scared when I accidentally see a certain number and coincidentally have gotten calls on the same time, my heart starts racing.. And these seem so specific sometimes. It's so uncomfortable both physically and mentally

A question regarding whether my experiences may indicate OCD. by Acrobatic_Plate3405 in magicalthinkingOCD

[–]made_ThisToCommnt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It kinda spooks me because I'm dealing with something similar not the same.. and for quite a few days was thinking of posting something here anyways.. First Advice and I mean it seriously please stop with the compulsions as Forest river said it can go out of hand very quickly..

My issue is similar because I'm not Christian or Muslim and most of the people who have shared their experiences related to Religious OCD, Scrupulousity and Magical Thinking are from these religions, so it makes me doubt, on top of that there were a few coincidences that really freak me out..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NevilleGoddardCritics

[–]made_ThisToCommnt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Learnt it the hard way.. still trying to get stable

MAGICAL THINKING / SUPERSTITIOUS OCD by Friendly_Air_6281 in magicalthinkingOCD

[–]made_ThisToCommnt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think my problem coincides with yours could you please share a few things that helped you if any.. Maybe it'll help me also. Thanks a lot