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Mar 27, 2018, 07:30 PM
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I'm learning more about cognitive dissonance lately because I can't get it to ****ing stop!
Example: I shipped an order at work that was 25,000 dollars. I know for a fact that it is going to the right place because I have checked it dozens of times. At the exact same time part of my brain is convinced that it is wrong and I'm going to get in big trouble. I'm obsessing over it and can't stop. I'm guessing it's related to my complex PTSD, part of which was losing a high paying job 3 months before my son was born and at the start of my bipolar symptoms. Sorry for the rambling, just wondering if anyone can relate and give any advice since my therapist is in china for who knows how long. Thanks.
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BP2, PTSD, BPD “Learning to let go should be learned before learning to get. Life should be touched, not strangled. You’ve got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it.” ― Ray Bradbury |
 Anonymous45023, HALLIEBETH87, wildflowerchild25
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#2
Mar 27, 2018, 07:42 PM
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It looks like your second guessing yourself because of you concern over that much money. I'd be concerned too! That's normal.
Are you having obsessive thoughts over it though? |
 Treyfrancis21
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Mar 27, 2018, 07:50 PM
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It's beyond obsessive. I've been checking the tracking numbers multiple times a day. I'm simultaneously convinced that it is both right and wrong.
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BP2, PTSD, BPD “Learning to let go should be learned before learning to get. Life should be touched, not strangled. You’ve got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it.” ― Ray Bradbury |
| wildflowerchild25
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Mar 27, 2018, 07:52 PM
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And it's weird because I have shipped larger orders before without worry, and I'm also in a position where I know I have a job unless the company goes under so there is no logical reason for me to be so concerned. Yet, the obsessive thoughts ruined my weekend and are only now starting to ease up a bit.
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BP2, PTSD, BPD “Learning to let go should be learned before learning to get. Life should be touched, not strangled. You’ve got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it.” ― Ray Bradbury |
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Mar 27, 2018, 08:07 PM
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Are these obsessive thoughts common with you in your life in general?
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| Treyfrancis21
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Mar 27, 2018, 09:38 PM
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Not really, no. At most I obsess about a certain band or album for a while, or projects when I'm hypo, but generally I don't have obsessive tendencies.
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BP2, PTSD, BPD “Learning to let go should be learned before learning to get. Life should be touched, not strangled. You’ve got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it.” ― Ray Bradbury |
| giddykitty
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Mar 28, 2018, 07:07 AM
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Why do you think you're doing it this time?
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Mar 28, 2018, 08:16 AM
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I worked as an engineer and I had to recheck my calculations over and over again until I was blue in the face. And I ruminated about it after work. Ultimately, I realized it didn't fit my personality, I was having horrible MH issues and quit. I wish I knew how to get around this.
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Forget the night...come live with us in forests of azure - Jim Morrison |
| Treyfrancis21
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Mar 28, 2018, 08:33 AM
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So you had obsessive thoughts about work before? Is this cyclical or constant?
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Mar 28, 2018, 10:26 AM
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Only once I've had this problem and it was while on wellbutrin which caused crazy paranoia. Oh well, it will go away eventually.
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BP2, PTSD, BPD “Learning to let go should be learned before learning to get. Life should be touched, not strangled. You’ve got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it.” ― Ray Bradbury |
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