Here are some tips: dont fight them, u should know it a symptom, and it's just a "thought" it's not u saying it. it's ur brain tricking u. and just let it pass by, don't react, know what's happening, know it's a symptom of ur ocd. and if ur getting a thought, remember it's just ur brain tricking u. and then ignore it, ur brain will get bored and soon forget. just know it's a "though".nothing around u will change if u don't do what the though tells u to do, bc it's just a "though" it's not real. it's like a fake scenario,so just remember that, just act confident and be confident, don't fight it. act like u don't care, and as I said "it's just a thought"
In OCD we either have obsessions or we do compulsions. Thoughts are either intrusions or we are trying to figure things out. They are not the same thing. ERP or ACT or ICBT and meditation all help. Check out the other playlists with those topics.
My wife has been what feels like torment me with questions about my past relationships, almost every single day until we end up fighting and ends up in an intense panic attack. She will ask the same type of questions about multiple partners we’ve talked about in the beginning of our relationship, and cannot calm down or control it until they are answered even though she knows it’s going to turn into a massive fight. It’s like an itch, and she can’t help it. She has multiple learning disabilities and I’m wondering if she has OCD or if these are “OCD questions” as well. 🙏🏻
I want to remind you there is a difference between wanting these thoughts, having intentions to do something about it, and actually desiring this outcome and having spam mail in your brain.
That is very common for those with OCD. Allowing thoughts to be does not automatically equal actions or you having intentions to do something bad. These concepts cannot be blended together (and those of us with OCD often blend things together in our heads).
Yes life can be hard. OCD however is a medical brain disorder so sometimes it can be hard for people with OCD to take a break.. But it’s important to change our environment whenever possible.
@@user-lz6jt7ez9e the advice is to allow and accept intrusive thoughts just like any other thoughts. Also, the advice is to seek a professional and do specific therapy for OCD like ERP/ ACT or ICBT.
@@OCDWhisperer you offer advise on how to stop an attack...it doesnt work at least you get views of peoples discomfort though ..thats nice....dont offer people a way to help themselves then not help
I do these physical compulsions which are only made worse because of my anxiety when I’m in full ocd mode. And then I find something new to worry about. Any tips to stop an ocd episode once it comes on?
@@lisnawatinovianti2388 Im trying hard. It’s tough work, especially when you really want to do those random compulsions . And I’m convinced that anxiety is very tightly coupled with the ocd almost like a close relative that feeds off it. Like you, I’ve had anxiety for a long time so some days are harder than others but I’m trying to keep the faith
How do you do this for somatic ocd? I will obsess over my anxiety and heart palpitations? Thinking worse case scenario and constant dread of having constant anxiety
@@vaibhavsharma5226 While I respect spiritual practices, OCD has biological components and will not get better unless treated with cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, medication or all three.
I hope that you are working with a specialist to learn the ins and outs of these tools or that you are doing a self- help program from a workbook or a course.
@@OCDWhisperer not working with specialist just fighting alone .its a loosing battle its started in 2005 its 2024 now plus i got adhd and anger issues too.
@@OCDWhisperer thanks for your sweet and timely answer! could i also ask if ocd happens to be comorbid with depersonalization and depression? thanks again👄
@@netabarbakadze-hr5iv OCD can be co-morbid with many conditions including DP/DR, social anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Substance Use Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Phobias, BDD and so on.
Please go ahead and follow that person and feel free to not follow here. These platforms are for general education. Shorts are exactly that- shorts so very quick byte size tips are offered. Dealing with a mental health condition requires treatment not just social media education or byte size information.
