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Default Mar 30, 2020 at 08:16 PM
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I always seem to ruminate over every intrusive thought or anything else that bothers me. I carefully analyze my feelings when I have these thoughts, and I always wonder why: Why do I feel this way? Why did I have that thought? etc. After torturing myself like this, I realized that my compulsion (ruminating) was always making my anxiety worse. My reason for ruminating is to find the "deeper" reason for me thinking, acting or feeling this way, but I realized that ruminating was fruitless. Still, it's hard to just stop. Anxiety has also messed up my body. I'm feeling a lot more fatigued, and my appetite has decreased. I'm trying to find a therapist (kind of difficult with quarantine going on), but until then, what're some tips for coping with OCD? Two tips I know are positive thinking and stopping compulsions (ruminating).
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Default Mar 31, 2020 at 12:02 PM
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Dear JooneBug37,

I wish I had some profound insight or advice to share but sadly I don't. The human brain is so mysterious and seems to have a mind of its own, so to speak. It often carries us to places we do not want to go and causes us to do things which at the core of our being, we don't really want to do.

What helps me is to try to love my brain no matter what it is doing. I picture it as almost like a small child in my care and I just say:"I love you little brain" over and over again. This seems to calm it and settle it down. Since I am not a doctor or medical professional of any kind I do not offer this as advice. I am unqualified to give advice that you are anyone could or should rely upon. I am only sharing what helps me personally.

I do sincerely hope that you find something that helps you with rumination. It can be so distressing. I also hope that others here will have better words for you than mine!

Sincerely yours, -- Yao Wen
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Default Apr 15, 2020 at 10:29 PM
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The best advice I ever received was to 'learn to tolerate my thoughts & feelings'.

Meaning, do not interact with the intrusive thoughts, don't try to work out any 'deeper' meaning.


Sit with the feelings that arise, don't try to reject them - no matter uncomfortable they are.
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Default Apr 16, 2020 at 08:14 PM
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Here's a good video on how to Overcome fears and anxieties through ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention)

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Default Apr 19, 2020 at 09:37 PM
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Oh my goodness. I wish I had advice to help you, but I just wanted to say that I have done the exact same thing. “Ruminating OCD” is a good name for it. You’re not alone. *hugs*
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Default May 08, 2020 at 07:59 AM
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Dear JooneBug37,OCD is gonna get worse if you go on listening to those compulsions and try to find a deeper reason.Just try to refocus,switch on someyhing else,an activity or something.Just accept it and go on.This might seem hard,but it can effectively repair your brain.
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Default May 15, 2020 at 03:50 PM
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I find it can be difficult without help. I've tried getting qualified health care professionals to take my OCD as seriously as I do, but I'm at a loss. I have learned than in many cases of OCD, such as checking, it has been linked to childhood trauma, which should only be explored in a safe environment.

If unable to seek help, especially at this time, I find it's easier to accept my compulsive behaviours, no matter how frustrating they are or what time it is.

Mantras, self help books, quotes all help, it's about finding one that works for you.

Good luck!
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Default Jul 12, 2020 at 03:54 PM
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I would look up pure-ocd. I have it along with DID. Pure-ocd is often found when there are no physical compulsions. For instance I used to read a lot but now my head tells me not to do it because something bad will happen. I don’t engage in any reading because the irrational thoughts don’t let me, I even have nightmares about reading.
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Default Jul 13, 2020 at 04:22 AM
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The best tips for OCD is to never seek reassurance from yourself or others and don't waste your time by trying to prevent your thoughts that won't help you ever. I will only increase your thoughts.
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Default Sep 16, 2020 at 01:35 PM
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That seems like a plan for disaster. I ruminate constantly on death and the nature of reality because of OCD/OCPD/Whatever. I have sought reassurance in the certitude of mathematics because mathematics do not lie or deceive or input bias. If it is wrong, it is wrong and can be worked backwards to find the error. I have applied this MO to life because it is easier to seek assurance from reviewing the probabilities of the Pattern than to rely upon someone else's subjective vision when I seek the objective truth in everything. Obsession comes as easily as breathing for me.

If we cannot be reassured that what we perceive is reality, by any means, then why do we fight for a sense of normalcy when we have never known it?
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