I also suffered with these OCD repititive thoughts since being a child with high anxiety, I went on citaloprim for a year in my 30s and although there were some hard times on the medication I came out the other end feeling much more stable . I also noticed I would say weird things in my head and feel I had to correct it or I would also be punished but i tried to stop correcting it so the words would lose its power, they are just words and if you give them meaning and power I think it drives the anxiety and urge to repeat it even more. Also very importantly is lifestyle daily meditation, yoga and no/limited coffee I think is a must for (everyone really) but especially anyone who suffers from anxiety, I honestly think meditation and yoga will help everyone to some degree, it helps me sleep better as I had insomnia my whole life and you can do it from home and it's free. I found I can't just expect medication to cure me from these behaviours it's my whole lifestyle and how I deal with life every day. I've had to change a lot and realise my health and wellbeing is the most important and to listen to my body and mind when the anxiety starts stirring up again.
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I agree, taking care of your physical health is important. I do drink coffee but limit myself to two cups a day. Caffeine is my only recreational drug and I don't want to give it up!
I am thinking of going back to doing Pilates. I found that after a session I would have a sense of wellbeing. I agree about the not correcting the weird thoughts, though it can be difficult!
I agree. I love coffee, but it will very directly cause me to be about 100% more OCD in a day. Even one cup. Sad, but true. A green tea matcha latte however gives me a nice smooth bit of energy, but doesn't seem to make me jiggery or ruminate. Not sure why not! It sounds sickeningly hipsterish, but it's true. :))))
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