Unlimited OCD possibilities

[Tingoting]

Hello everyone,

I would like to know how to deal with OCD when they can actually be on everything. Let me explain, for instance when I read posts of different persons in the forum I often become anxious as I'm thinking I could very well "start" to have this and that OCD.

Because the thing is, when you have one specific OCD, you can manage to find the adequate treatment, but how to consider the OCDs that make you scan everything that could freak you. I don't know if you understand what I mean... It's like there is no limit. The only benefit I get from it atm is that my brain cannot deal with 10 obsessions at the same time, so when some new things pop out, another one become more silent... Advice needed.

P.S : for those kind of OCD that come and goes within a day, I don't have compulsions, how to deal with OCD not having compulsion? Or maybe it's not proper OCD then?

[Henkypenks]

Hi Tingoting. I'm not an expert but it sounds as if you are experiencing what is known as "Pure OCD" which involves obsessions but not compulsions. Sometimes people aren't aware that they are in fact doing "mental compulsions" but it sounds like you are having difficulty with obsessions only. I would suggest that you do some research on "Pure Obsessions". There is a good podcast called The OCD Stories and a few of their programs focus on this kind of obsessive thinking. Take care and good look in your journey towards wellness.

[Tingoting in reply to Henkypenks]

Hi Henkypenks, thank you for your answer, I'll look into what you told me. Have a good evening

[BaxterFudd]

The content of your obsessions can vary significantly, but the underlying anxiety and fear response is the core of OCD. Learning to live with doubt and recognizing when your thoughts are causing distress is key. I like to think of it like one of those Chinese finger traps - the more you fight it, the tighter it gets. Instead, try slowing your breathing, listening to calming music, and letting the thought just exist like it’s floating around on a breeze. You don’t have to reach out and catch it, even though your OCD wants you to. Easier said than done of course, but mindfulness is your friend. Also, comedy can help as OCD is all about taking your thoughts too seriously.