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Hi guys. My name is Ashley. Ive been diagnosed with harm ocd. I get intrusive thoughts that are very scary. Ive been suffering for over a year now. Im doing better then i was last year but i do have my bad days. Just looking for support.

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--Amy--

hello Ashley sorry to hear your suffering from this it's the worst thing ever. When I was really struggling I was read the book the happiness trap and it really helps you understand thoughts are just nothing but words and pictures.

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Ashley031 in reply to --Amy--

Hi amy,

The thoughts and images scare me. It affects my life. Im doing better then i was but some days are just awful. I just want to feel better

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--Amy-- in reply to Ashley031

What kind of thoughts is it your having ? I have a baby boy and mine are all about him, breaks my heart as he is the most important person in my life. you need to remind yourself ocd picks something that you feel strongest about 😣 as cruel as it is that's how it bothers us so much because the thoughts are totally against our nature. feel free to private message if you don't feel comfortable talking about it on here but please try not to be ashamed it's not you it's your illness

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Ashley031 in reply to --Amy--

Hi amy,

My thoughts are of hurting people i love the most. It could be my son, fiance, parents, brother or a complete stranger. The thoughts are so awful. It scares me and causing me such pain. Why doesnt it just go away. I love my family. Why would i have thoughs of hurting them

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--Amy-- in reply to Ashley031

awww I honestly really really feel for you, how long has it been going ? I hope your able to talk to someone close to you. mine all started as a dream when I was pregnant, my sons 7 months now and iam trying so hard to not avoid been alone with him I do a little at moment but it's making the ocd win as it knows it frightening me. my family just say think happy things or think of something different, if only it was that easy for us. keep holding it together.

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Ashley031 in reply to --Amy--

i try to think happy thoughts too but the intrusive thoughts take over. Somedays i dont want to be alone with my son either. If sombody has their back to me i get thoughts of hurting them. Its so scary. Ive been suffering since April of 2016.

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hayls_2001

Hi there, I too suffer from this. It is the most debilitating thing out there. It's constant for me too! The thoughts make me so anxious and it's all I can think about!!!

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Ashley031 in reply to hayls_2001

Hii hayls,

Im so sick of this illness. Its taking over my life. I cry a lot about it. I just had a moment a few mins ago and i had ti take deep breaths

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