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Looking for certainty

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Does this sound familiar?

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Yeah omg. I do that if I fear something bad will happen. Like If I could control anything if I have certainty. Can be really frustrating sometimes 🥲

I can definitely relate. Certainty would be nice but nothing is certain except death and taxes. Accepting it in areas where OCD affects us is tough but essential for OCD recovery.

Lol this makes me laugh and cry at the same time😅

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