Dealing with OCD Symptoms: Seeking Advice

intrusive thoughts, ayy! even though it's not as frequent as it used to be, i think about those things as well. it's definitely something common among people suffering from ocd and intrusive thoughts, so just know that you're not alone at all! honestly, i keep avoiding the thoughts whenever they pop up in my mind. i immediately try to shift my focus on something else. i don't know how healthy it is, but for me, it's much better than overthinking until i start sweating.

I’ve gotten into a habit of intrusive thinking that I live in a simulation and nothing is real, so it doesn’t matter what I do. I get terrified when I start thinking those things, so I just reassure myself, I’m most likely not, and even if I was, it doesn’t matter! I try and forcefully push those thoughts aside and move on. The best thing I learned is to not give it attention and it gets easier to move on from. Hope this helps and good luck!