Stories
Privacy
Download
See Alike in...
Alike App
Browser
735d
Anything help you manage your ocd better? i struggle with intrusive thoughts often
2
6
Share
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
advertisement
I try to accept and acknowledge them before I dismiss them. for example, I will get an intrusive thought and will say, out loud or in my head, something like: "thanks for your input, but that's not very helpful right now" "no thank you, I would rather do what I'm already doing/something else" it helps me process the thought
4
734d
Recognize it is the OCD, not you. I have Pure O ocd, so i struggle daily with this. Look into ERP exercises, unified mindfulness. You may not have religious ocd, but read up on concepts for imaginal exposure. https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/religious-scrupulosity-ocd-exposures-explanation-examples
0
I use a lot of metaphors to think about and remind myself that intrusive thoughts are benign, not worthy of my attention, and can’t hurt me. I think a lot about the boggart scene from Harry Potter— it takes the form of your fear, and the way to ‘destroy’ it is to push it back with its irrelevance; I.e. by making it silly. Takes a lot of practice tho. ❤️
Recognize that the thought your having is intrusive. Intrusive meaning you don’t actually think that thought. Meaning your intrusive thoughts have nothing to do with you. Me personally I get grossed out with some of my intrusive thoughts. But we have to remember it isn’t us thinking it. If I get a intrusive thought I just said “that’s not true” or “no i don’t want that to happen”. Just to reassure myself. Or if you get one, for example “If i don’t do ___ something bad will happen”. I say “nothing bad will happen, I am safe.” “They’re safe”. It doesn’t sound like much but I promise with the more you do it, it does truly make a difference. Also listening to music with head phones helps me or watching my favorite movies/shows :)
woah that is so helpful! i will have to try that. thank you so much
1
I have done well with replacements. I have ADHD so this may not work for you but I carry around fidget toys so I can usually push the intrusive thought onto one of my fidgets or something I can hyper focus on. I hope this helps!
3
☝ This content is generated by our users and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision
Want to chat or share? Download the Alike app now and get complete access to Alike.health's unique features.
Instantly get answers to medical questions with our AI, built from the collective wisdom of our community facing similar experiences
Write your question here...
Download Alike for the full experience
Copy Link
Copied
Discover your Alikeness™ with people who are on the same journey, gain wisdom and get emotional relief in a secure & anonymous space.
4.7 Ratings
Scan code or click below download the app
Bupropion
night sweats
paranoid
Valium
sertraline
palpitations
Anxiety (Including GAD)
Depression
Alike health
Instantly get answers to medical questions with our AI, built from the collective wisdom of our community facing similar experiences
Related Questions