Superstitions and anxiety

[RewiringHeadspace]

Does anybody else find themselves developing superstitions because of their anxiety?

It’s become a circle: superstitions triggers my anxiety and my anxiety creates new superstitions. Like if I do these specific things then I would have a good work day/meeting or I won’t get any anxiety triggering work emails. I’ve come to rely on these superstitions but they can also be restricting. What’s even more lame is that even me mentioning these superstitions makes me anxious that I’m going to mess things up.

[VDC1]

That’s OCD my friend . I’m sorry you’re struggling with that. I can relate only a little bit but know of others who struggle with it

[RewiringHeadspace in reply to VDC1]

Thank you 🙏 I figured I had OCD tendencies but I don’t think I ever made that clear connection to these superstitions

[FearIsALiar]

I struggle with this. It’s OCD for me. You’re definitely not alone 💗

[RewiringHeadspace in reply to FearIsALiar]

Thanks. Honestly I kept going back and forth in my head if I should even mention this post.

[FearIsALiar in reply to RewiringHeadspace]

It’s normal! Don’t be afraid to post. We are here for you !!

[RewiringHeadspace in reply to FearIsALiar]

This is going to sound stupid but I was not hesitant to post because of what others would say. I was hesitant to post because of what that would do to the superstitions I have.

[FearIsALiar in reply to RewiringHeadspace]

Okay, well that makes a lot more sense! I totally understand. Are you doing therapy or medications?

[RewiringHeadspace in reply to FearIsALiar]

I’m in the process of starting up therapy again and haven’t been prescribed any meds.

[VDC1 in reply to RewiringHeadspace]

it’s nothing to be ashamed of. From what I’ve seen OCD is never a problem in an of itself, but rather it’s a manifestation of some other problem, like perhaps it’s related to a trauma you experienced in your life...

[Shnookie]

I’m sorry 😐 that U R suffering with superstition in your life. If U R OCD U should speak toA therapist about it. U don’t want it to overwhelm U. I was born into superstitions.

I’m Jewish Ashkenazi - Eastern European. I had a red ribbon tied around my crib and one around my wrist. The red strings people R wearing now to be hip R nothing new. It’s protection against the evil eye. But here is where the problem arises. People were arrested in Salem because they were thought to be witches. There R many other

examples of this type of behavior. There

R hamsas now from the Middle East to

protect them from the evil eye. If U view as projecting good karma I think this is good.

In my life I rolled my eyes at the superstitions that were incredulous to me

and accept others I like.

Hope U come to a peaceful resolution re this hugs 🤗Shnookie

[live-life]

U just finally explained what I go through.I call it going around in crazy circles.Its not exactly anxiety but we'll,it's linked but it's absolutely like hell in your brain!I know exactly what you mean.YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!!

[RewiringHeadspace in reply to live-life]

Thanks 🙏