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Does anyone else have anxiety that they're not doing recovery right? Also book recommendations

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An anxious thought that kind of circles my mind on and off when I feel more vulnerable to intrusive thoughts. I know it's a road and recovery is not quick nor easy, but ive always suffered from thinking im not doing or acting my best for my mental health. But after finding out OCD is what drives those thoughts it is a little easier to cope. Before self compassion became a bigger part of me I forced recovery and hated that I had anxiety. If I had an anxious thought I told myself that I couldnt act on a decision unless I was feeling 100% calm and neutral. I know very unhealthy thinking but Ive come along way since then but still get a little caught up in those thoughts that im not trying hard enough.

Also if i could get some recommendations on OCD recovery books/ones that talk about intrusive thoughts. Or ones that have a good impact on the pure O spectrum that would be very helpful. Thanks everyone and hope you all are feeling at ease today!

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Hi! Brain Lock would be a good one for you to read, particularly the chapter about the four R's. My doctor always tells me to read it over and over!

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Eli_E

Hi! Yes, I can totally relate. My ocd loves to latch on to whether or not I'm doing the "right" things to recover and its challenging to deal with for sure

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Phoenyx

Hi outtasnacks97! You surely are not alone. After a strong OCD episode, there comes anxiety. I would have anxiety about everything- going out, meeting people, walking my dog. EVERYTHING!!! And then it goes away in few months. I think that our brains need more time to recover from the traumatic intrusive thoughts even when the thoughts are not as active or as strong. The brains are still on high alert.

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