How can i just simply break the circle of OCD thoughts?!

[Eng_OCD]

Hey,

I've been in OCD for about 10 years , i worry about that i no longer can distinguish the "normal action" in situations, So

How can i just simply break the circle of OCD thoughts?!

[Omanxiety]

Sorry you're struggling. I think maybe if you look at it slightly differently, it'll seem more manageable.

If it was possible to 'just break the cycle', wouldn't everyone do it?

It's not you, OCD is hard for everyone, you're not alone first of all.

Focus on what you 'can' do: Find a therapist, ask your dr. about medication. Learn about coping strategies and try to chip away slowly.

I've had anxiety & depression for 30 years and still struggle every now and then, but can honestly say that I have more 'normal' days now than not.

Come up with a recovery game plan. There's no 'cure' but many people figure out how to cope well.

It takes work, there's not easy fix (I'm sorry to say).

Be well.

OMA

[Eng_OCD in reply to Omanxiety]

Thank u OMA,

I think your idea is very useful, i think its better to deal with rather than searching a "Cure" ,thank u a lot.

[chrisg43]

i know all to well what your talking about. i struggle with it everyday. its horrible. i just try to do things to keep me busy constantly because as soon as i sit mu mind starts running with crap no one else thinks about. then i obsess about the thought. so now as soon as i sit down i grab one of my kids coloring books or my needle point to take my mind off everything and breath. it eventually passes. i try not to feed into it i know easier said than done. i do also take medicine for it. i never wanted to but its helped. if i didnt take it i would lose my mind. everyday. all day. i take sertaline. ive had no side effects and it worked for me after a week . by no means am i saying its a cure but it helps me along with talk therapy every 2 weeks and some coping skills ive learned. it all together makes my life easier.

[Eng_OCD in reply to chrisg43]

Thank u chris,

I think that coping skills will help a lot, i've been with 3 therapists among the last 5 years , but i dont think i got those coping skills clearly or they were not very occupied.

Where else can i learn about coping skills?!