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Little OCD rant: My OCD has been so bad since moving, it’s super frustrating. A problem I’ve had for a while has been checking the gas stove to make sure it’s off. I had this problem before I moved too, but it’s just frustrating right now. I get scared that I left it on and the flame is off but there’s gas coming out. I have to check it before I go to bed and before I leave. I feel like that’s not terribly irrational, but it’s gotten to the point where I have to leave for the bus 20 minutes early because of that and checking my door is locked. And it’s such a battle to fall asleep because I get so caught up in checking the stove and doors. I’m so sick of this. I saw something saying “ocd isn’t a friend. It says it’s there to protect you, but it’s not doing that.”. I’ve been trying to remind myself of that, that I’ve checked the stove enough and there’s no way that if the stove is off, and I haven’t used it, that 5 minutes later it’s not magically going to be on. It’s just hard.
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It's common for OCD to worsen during stressful periods, such as moving. One technique that might help is to look at the stove while turning it off and verbally confirm it's off. This can provide reassurance and reduce the need for excessive checking. Additionally, discussing your concerns with a mental health professional or doctor could provide further support and guidance in managing your OCD symptoms.
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