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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Trying to figure out my triggers
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My answer as a person with OCD. Stress is a main trigger for my ocd.
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!
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!!!