moomoo8
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- 29d
Can ocd do this
Can ocd convince you momentarily you want your intrusive thoughts only to snap out of it
nyx32nyx32
- Date posted
- 29d
Yes
af101af101
- Date posted
- 29d
yes, this is very common with me, i personally think it's because the levels in your brain get so unregulated when trying to suppress the thoughts, so you brain tries to convince you that you would enjoy having them so that way you don't have to deal with the pain of having them, something's even once you have them, you might worry, what If I enjoyed that, but that "enjoyment" is just your leveled regulations back to normal, and that feels good
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- Therapist
- Date posted
- 29d
What you’re describing is a classic way OCD can play tricks on your mind. It can create moments of doubt and make you question whether you want your intrusive thoughts, only for you to realize later that you don’t. This cycle is very common and can be incredibly confusing and upsetting. If you’re struggling and need more assistance, remember that help is available. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at NOCD to find out how we can support you. Also here are some helpful resources: https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/common-mental-health-advice-that-doesnt-work-for-ocd/ https://www.treatmyocd.com/what-is-ocd/common-fears/fear-of-self-harm-ocd https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/signs-you-may-be-getting-the-wrong-treatment-for-ocd/
Stay.FluidStay.Fluid
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 29d
OCD can do this way longer than just momentarily!
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- Therapist
- Date posted
- 29d
Hello moomoo8, Intrusive thoughts are by their nature doubts. They don't provide evidence or proof, just the endless desire to confirm certainty. Rather than trying to figure it out, have you tried to introduce uncertainty and sit with it? Did you distress pass? Were you struggling to figure out where to start? At NOCD we are trained experts in the diagnosis and treatment of OCD and related conditions using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). ERP is the gold standard of treatment for OCD and related conditions, with the better part of the past century's research backing the efficacy of ERP. If you would like more information on OCD and ERP, please visit our website at www.treatmyocd.com. If you are seeking to begin/resume your journey of recovery, you may reach out to our member advocate team at care@nocdhelp.com. I hope this message reaches you well and know that at NOCD, we are always here to help! Take care, Ian M. Reeder
af101af101
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- 29d
sometiems*
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Anonymous
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- 24w
Advice, pls?
So, yesterday while I was laying in bed, I was relaxing when suddenly I had an intrusive thought about someone, but the thing is that it brought me a sense of enjoyment or calmness for a few seconds before it went away. Once it did, it was only until hours later when I realized what had happened and I began to freak out because I'm reading everywhere that when someone experiences this type of thing, the anxiety happens shortly after the enjoyment or "false" enjoyment. Can OCD do this?
LizM99
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- 17w
Is this something OCD does?
Whenever anyone starts to feel like their thoughts are less triggering or they feel a moment of happiness/ relief OCD tells you that you want the thoughts back or you actually like having the thoughts and maybe thats just the person I really am? I feel like im going insane😢
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- 6w
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