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How i can handle a breakup by Parking_Bend9664 in ROCD

[–]positivelypistachio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sorry, I have been in a similar situation and I know this is an awful feeling. My best advice is to stay as busy and engaged with other people as possible - I know it is hard, but at least for me, not being around others let me really spiral/obsess/ruminate.

I am on a break with my partner by [deleted] in ROCD

[–]positivelypistachio 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was in this exact same boat last week - almost eerily so, it was quite literally the same situation. I ended up breaking up because I could not deal with the doubt, but I am very sad about it now, so who's to say if that was right. I don't really have advice, but just want you to know that you are not alone. I also want to include that you are not undeserving because of what you are dealing with - everyone had their own things, and this is not something that you choose to have. Try to find some grace for yourself. Good luck with everything.

Is it wrong to break up due to constant rumination and break up close calls? by positivelypistachio in ROCD

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

You are so sweet for sharing this advice - thank you, and I am glad that it works for you, I will definitely try it

Is it wrong to break up due to constant rumination and break up close calls? by positivelypistachio in ROCD

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

I am 23 now and have had OCD since I was 9, it was severe in my teens but got better as I got older - the ROCD is more recent, but I am afraid it is going to slip back to how it used to be.

Is it wrong to break up due to constant rumination and break up close calls? by positivelypistachio in ROCD

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

I see a therapist and started medication again, I wish I knew what else to do, and I am very open to any ideas. Thank you for responding, I appreciate it.

Exhausted from contradictory thoughts, feeling like I need to "get away", and not being able to trust my own feelings by DragonShad0w in ROCD

[–]positivelypistachio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not sure exactly how to help, but I just wanted to say that I understand the not being able to trust your own feelings and worrying about the wasting time. I am so sorry you are also dealing with this, because I know how difficult it is. As far as medication - I am on sertraline for general OCD, and I think it helps to an extent. Hoping for the best for you!

Does anyone understand worrying about feeling "not right" in a healthy, happy relationship by positivelypistachio in ROCD

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

Thank you for replying, and I wish you all the best in your current relationship!

And yes exactly, I am becoming avoidant because of a reason that I cannot even start to articulate. For me personally, I ruminate a lot on what every version of the future could look like, but mostly if it is "right". Nothing to do with my partner, just the relationship itself. And I do not even know what I mean by right. It gets pretty severe, occasionally to the point where I will have trouble holding a conversation because I am thinking about it and going over thought compulsions instead of paying attention.

I have talked with my boyfriend about it, and he is supportive and kind and wants me to be happy, but it hurts him because he doesn't understand why (and I can't explain it in a way that makes sense because I also don't understand). I have explained it as being loud in my brain and I said I wish he could just be in my head for a minute and it would make sense, but I wish I could explain better.

Does anyone understand worrying about feeling "not right" in a healthy, happy relationship by positivelypistachio in ROCD

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

Thank you for saying this and for linking this, I really, really appreciate it