ERP Question

[123ST3]

Hey guys...

Trying to pin point the Exposure I need to do.

My OCD centers on, whether or not I actually believe in God, ending up insane, ending up depressed and alone.

Suggestions?

[AlvinCG]

Failure.

For me, I do OCD rituals for success.

I trust God completely.

Afraid of failure in life.

Failure creates frustration.

Try to fail and enjoy.

God bless!

[123ST3 in reply to AlvinCG]

There is a massive peace that comes in those moments when I am able to just let go and surrender it up to God. ....If I'm not carful, that's when OCD comes knocking, looking some thread of uncertainty to grasp onto.

[alexandraisobsessed IOCDF Advocate]

Hey,

Do you currently work with an OCD Specialist? If so, it may be worth getting in touch with them to create a hierarchy of exposures.

In my experience, the best way to bring myself back to the present when ruminating on existential or religious themes is use tools like mindfulness. When I'm in a particularly deep rut I will say to myself "Maybe I do and Maybe I don't." or "Maybe that will happen and Maybe it won't." either way I'm okay with it and I'm happy how I am. Then I allow myself to sit with the uncertainty and engage with something that I value.

[123ST3 in reply to alexandraisobsessed]

Could you give me some examples of how you will use mindfulness? Also, its hard for me to not do my compulsions when I'm not sure what they are... its all mental for me. I've been able to pinpoint some, like reassurance, but I must be doing more to keep it going than I am aware of.