A good day?

I actually had a pretty good day today, but does anyone else notice that when you're not constantly fighting intrusive thoughts or you're not always worrying about something, it's almost like your brain doesn't know what to think about? Like it's forgotten how to think normal. Almost like if I'm not obsessing or worrying about something, my mind doesn't think of anything. And if I'm not thinking of anything, my mind automatically wants to obsess or worry again. It's very frustrating. I know it sounds crazy, but was just wondering if anyone else struggles with this or anything similar.

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I don’t have typical OCD but I do worry constantly about an array of things and your right the brain forgets how to think normal. It’s so frustrating.

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Good to know that I'm not alone!💗

[aadak18]

I definitely feel that way sometimes! The best way I have found to handle that is just to keep myself busy ... keeps my mind occupied.

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Thanks! I have been trying to do that lately. It's been helping me a lot.

[Gimi44]

I feel the same. I have a health anxiety disorder/OCD and I am also struggling to focus on my values and what's important for me to avoid these magic gaps when my worries disappiared. For me it works to be occupied(sport, reading, socializing...) Mediate and being present in my activities and sometimes meds. And a lot of compassion for myself. For me OCD is a chemistry disbalance and I need to deal with it Enjoy the good (no worries) moments😁

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Thank you so much! I have been trying to keep myself occupied. It's been helping. I go to a meditation practice every month at my library. It's been doing wonders for me! When you have ocd, I think one of the hardest things to do is have compassion for yourself. We are to hard on ourselves sometimes. I've definitely been trying to do that as well. Show myself a little love and do something that makes me happy during the day!

[disneyandme]

Hi! I had this exact thing happen when I first started seeing improvement with my OCD. I still have this sometimes after I come out of having a couple bad days in a row. It passes your mind adjusts. Try not to overthink the fact that you're not overthinking, haha

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Thanks!