[pinkvilla]

I have shame about two incidents that happened in a relationship.These 2 things are silly and anyone other than me would have forgotten about it .These things happened 20 years ago and it keeps playing in my brain like a loop.I just can't forget it or do anything about it. It happens when I wake up in the morning and through the day . It makes me cringe to think about these incidents but can't seem to let it go.
Is this ocd since the thoughts are repetitive ?? Any help is appreciated!

[Angelique67]

Originally Posted by pinkvilla

I have shame about two incidents that happened in a relationship.These 2 things are silly and anyone other than me would have forgotten about it .These things happened 20 years ago and it keeps playing in my brain like a loop.I just can't forget it or do anything about it. It happens when I wake up in the morning and through the day . It makes me cringe to think about these incidents but can't seem to let it go.
Is this ocd since the thoughts are repetitive ?? Any help is appreciated!

I don't know if it's ocd but I go through periods of time in which I can't get that to stop. I don't know what to do. I just throw my hands up and acknowledge there's nothing I can do about any of it. And the worst thoughts just keep on coming. I've been trying to let these thoughts be and drift off. This is where my short attention span pays off; my mind drifts off and I can get some relief.

[cincidak]

When this happens to me I try number counting in my head as soon as I realize that I am ruminating. Or I try meditation, or relaxing music