Please can someone tell me if this is part of ocd: I get physical discomforts and itchy sensations everytime I try to relax or to sleep. I feel the need to scratch or adjust my clothes or rub my hands and this goes on for hours. I feel exhausted and when I do ERP the sensations get worse or keep coming back.. help
Is there a way to practice scratching in moderation? Also sometimes might mean skin is dry or there are some allergies Regardless try accept imperfection and uncertainty & work with a therapist on this
I got tested and don't have allergies.. also seen a neurologist and he told me it's completely psychogenic sensations, sometomes i feel like something is touching me but there's nothing there.. i know i shoild resist and accept these sensations but the discomfort is just too strong..
@Crylliam Can an OCD therapist create an exposure hierarchy for this with u? I empathize on the struggle, I have misophonia at times and it's not easy dealing with intense discomfort
What have you been doing for ERP? Do you mind describing it and for how long?
I have a therapist but she's not specialized in OCD and I don't live in US so it's hard to find a therapist specialized in ERP here.. so I just try to resist the urges while setting a timer by myself
Also I take medication but it only helps with mental compulsions and not the physical ones
@Bigotina I tried but it says that my area isn't covered. I live in Italy
Firstly, I want you to know that you're not alone - OCD can show itself in various ways and it sounds like you've got a tough time dealing with these physical discomforts and urges to act. It's crucial to remember that while it's hard, it's also not your fault you're experiencing this. Living with OCD is a challenge, but remember you're stronger than it and can learn to manage it better over time.😌 One tool that's been of immense help to me when dealing with my OCD is an AI-powered OCD therapy tool called Unstuck (https://www.unstuckmyocd.com/try). My OCD support group introduced me to it and boy, do I wish I had known about it earlier. I believe it'll be particularly beneficial for you because of its ability to provide personalized step-by-step support for managing uncomfortable sensations and obsessive compulsions, much like an OCD therapist would. It equips you with techniques that help you handle your daily struggles and reduces your reliance on physical compulsions. It has truly been a game-changer for me. I'm here for you if you have any questions about the app, or if you just want to chat more. You're not alone in this journey. 🙂
Thank you so much, I'm definitely trying this!!!
yes i’ve had an issue with scratching every since i was little! I would scratch so much i would bleed and same thing with picking. The things that i’ve done to slowly help is simply touching but not doing anything and just leaving my hand there it helps me resist temptation. Also i’ve put liquid bandaid on my finger nails . I’m not sure this is recommended tho or if this is a good thing but it’s work for me in terms of hocd, take it with a grain of salt and i hope all goes well. We got this ❤️🩹
Why is OCD always there?!?! I can’t relax for a minute or my thoughts are seeking things to ruminate about
OCD is so strange because I feel so mentally exhausted 24/7 but i’m so good at masking it that like it’s like i can think double. I’m not sure that makes sense. But i am so used to the OCD thoughts racing through my head that i can respond to my environment whilst completely existing in my head. I can have conversations when intrusive thoughts are taking over my inner dialect. I feel like i am even doubting whether i have OCD and whether it’s all just an excuse. I feel like my rumination hasn’t stopped for the past 3 years. Everything i used to enjoy or look forward to, is now dread and tainted by the thoughts telling me i never knew. I don’t even know what i like or who i am anymore. The thought of getting help and talking through it all scares me because what if i’m invalidated or if i speak about it too much then what if i don’t stop thinking. I’m so exhausted
I have a weird problem with ocd. I don’t know what kind of ocd it is so I have come to this app to see if someone could help me out. For example, I would imagine two lines and I would have to tap on my legs to raise them higher but they would never be even which would give me this uncomfortable tense feeling like a bunch of energy is trapped or something. It’s the same feeling I get if I for instance tap on something and I physically can make it even. Please help me out and tell me what this is. I have been struggling with this sense I was 7 and I still haven’t been able to figure out what is going on with my mind.
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