OCD over injustices, social anxiety

[Clouds9]

Hello, I have a rough time constantly ruminating over social injustices. I get triggered when I read/hear of one, but I like to educate myself and read about people's struggles because I think it's important, and I don't want to be blind to it. However, I struggle with the intense anxiety it brings me; when I hear of some awkward situation, it sticks, and I can't stop imagining myself accidentally doing it, or making someone uncomfortable. I've imagined my past uncomfortable encounters with people as horrible mistakes, when they're just times I was awkward or nervous. I imagine eventually I will stop worrying, because I've gotten over other obsessions, but it's very uncomfortable to live with in the moment. I want to be optimistic. Sometimes optimism helps, also exposure response therapy has been helping, I've improved a lot with my anxiety responses and ability to admit to my fears. Has anyone else struggled with this? How do you gain confidence and trust in yourself? How do you stop ruminating? How do you train your mind to stop being anxious and be happy?

[lml885]

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