Trying to figure out my triggers

[am1104]

My OCD was triggered last week and I am trying to identify my trigger. I know I was not triggered by an image or anything that has to do with my OCD theme (Harm OCD). So I really can't identify what it is. The only thing that comes to mind is that I have been stressed over my graduate program. So my question is, can my OCD be triggered by any kind of stress even if it has nothing to do with my OCD theme?

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[Fargo-Guy]

My answer as a person with OCD. Stress is a main trigger for my ocd.

[am1104 in reply to Fargo-Guy]

Thank you for your reply. Im really trying to identify my triggers to better understand my ocd.

[Press_on]

I am always triggered by stress! And being in graduate school, that can be very stressful!! I just finished up an online program and I cried at the beginning of each week seeing the assignments that needed to get done by the end of the week. And then you throw on the quizzes and exams and no study guide except “know it all.” The fact that you are in graduate school says that you do well and you are motivated and it takes a lot of strength to do this! Great job!

[am1104 in reply to Press_on]

Thank you for your encouraging words, i really appreciate them. It's been difficult balancing school and working on my OCD. I really hope you did well on your online class.

[Press_on]

I finished- Yay! But now I have to take a Board exam which will require many many hours of studying. And I have a lot of anxiety that is talking myself out of it right now. I just need to get motivated. Thank you for your response! You will make it happen!!!