Hello all! I just listened to an incredibly enlightening episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit called “when OCD and PTSD collide.” It was so validating to realize that PTOCD is a thing. Being able to identify with it and realizing there’s additional therapeutic techniques to seek out to address it was such a relief. Wondering if anyone else has listened to it!
OMG thank you SO much for posting this! I just looked up the episode and read the linked blog post. This is right on point for my OCD, which started after some childhood trauma - and got worse during trauma therapy several years ago. Bookmarking the episode and sharing the blog with my (not-NOCD) therapist!
@slwilliams83 I’m so glad it resonated with you!!!
I haven't listened to it but I will add it to my list. I have OCD and PTSD, however they are typically distinct different reactions and feelings for me. But that doesn't make OCD any less traumatic than a PTSD flashback, and I could see how they feed into each other being that they can have similar therapeutic treatments.
@poppylala Yes! That’s really insightful.
I just listened to the podcast episode. It’s so great! Thank you so much!
@Me.13 So glad you liked it!!
I'm reaching out in hopes of finding others who might relate to my experiences or offer insights. I'm dealing with a complex interplay of OCD, depression, and existential anxiety, and I'm struggling to make sense of it all. Here's what I'm experiencing: I have OCD with various manifestations, along with episodes of depression. I find myself in a cyclical pattern where, after a few weeks, I start to remind myself about my depressive tendencies. This reminder seems to trigger a cycle that actually makes me feel more depressed or at least more aware of depressive symptoms. When this happens, I often experience feelings of nihilism and existential dread. I try to think about my family - my two young boys and my wife - to find motivation or a sense of purpose, but this strategy often backfires, making me feel even more anxious and depressed. I constantly check my feelings, wondering if they're depressive or anxious. At the same time, I fear that my feelings of anxiety and panic might spiral out of control. I think about my emotions and thoughts on a meta-level, which means I'm not just experiencing feelings, but I'm also constantly analyzing the fact that I'm experiencing them. There's an existential component to my struggles, a fear of depression and anxiety itself, and a sense that this might be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Perhaps most frustratingly, I often have feelings, thoughts, or sensory experiences that I can't explain or put into words. I feel like I've never heard of these before, which leaves me feeling deeply misunderstood. Does anyone else experience something similar? How do you cope with this complex web of symptoms and experiences? I'm particularly interested in hearing from those who've found ways to break the cycle of meta-cognition and self-fulfilling anxiety. Any insights, shared experiences, or strategies would be deeply appreciated. Thank you for your time and understanding.
Is there anything that those of you who do identify as trans experienced that made you realize you were trans, and it was not anything else. For those of you dealing with TOCD is there anything you feel like you experience that you think says you are trans? For those of you who are trans. I struggle with breast discomfort, such as feeling and being aware of them all day everyday. Feeling the bra, sports bra on my skin. When I look in the mirror I feel like I am not sure if my thoughts say I don’t like them or if it’s my negative thoughts speaking. It’s frustrating and infuriating, and I want to know whether these thoughts will ever go away or if this is inevitable regardless of OCD.
Was wondering if anyone liked to share how they deal with Severe rumination and anxiety , as I’m always looking to Add to my tool box . Thanks 🙏
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