I am in a struggle with my OCD and I need some advice.

[MyNameIsTerry]

I think that's a big part of beating it, learning not to react to it with the negatives it is expected. It sees you don't care and things reduce. I found that.

Resisting just tells it the process is valid, that credible threat. Pushing thoughts away with a negative fear reaction just reinforces it's existence.

Acceptance is a very hard thing to learn but you are on your way now!

[gatsby12]

Phew, coincidences wont stop. I saw the song "where is my mind" on youtube recommended and then I heard it on TV.

Good thing I didnt panic. Well on my way I guess.

[MyNameIsTerry]

Isn't that the one from the Fight Club credits?

Yep, you are getting used to them as being non threatening. All good steps forward.

[TomT]

Hey guys!
Gats you are making great progress for what I read. I been out of the forum for a while, university and my job have been taking a lot lately.
As terry says not reacting to it, its the way to go. Terry how you been doing?

[MyNameIsTerry]

I'm ok thanks, Tom. Still battling on.

How are things going for you?

[TomT]

I am not gonna say Im dancing in rainbows and sunshines, but Im doing fine. Going back to therapy has really helped and I could change my way of dealing with anxiety, no longer as an illness itself but more of a symptom to stressfull situations and how I handled them.

I still have a way to go, but I am doing better. The year started rough with the whole POCD, breaking up with my girlfriend and having some issues landing a job. But it seems I am better at handling all of this, I won't lie and won't say "IM DOING PERFECT" and I don't have some episodes of anxiety every now and then but they are more sporadic as I understand it a little bit better and really care less about it

[gatsby12]

Well, i can say I am still doing a lot better now. Been mad busy recently. You were right Terry, you brits do have some pretty good tv. I might need to apply for refugee status to get the good old TV and NHS when Trump gets in.

[gatsby12]

Been super busy. Getting a job soon. OCD is starting to arch up on me again from the stress.

[TomT]

Been super busy. Getting a job soon. OCD is starting to arch up on me again from the stress.

First of all, congratulations on getting a job gats! yeah, stress might build some anxiety as it is a symptom of it. But remember it is a huge MIGHT.

Enjoy having a new job and the whole new experience and don't worry about anxiety, you already know its just something that appears sometimes when you are stressed and doesn't represent a true threat to you.

[gatsby12]

First of all, congratulations on getting a job gats! yeah, stress might build some anxiety as it is a symptom of it. But remember it is a huge MIGHT.

Enjoy having a new job and the whole new experience and don't worry about anxiety, you already know its just something that appears sometimes when you are stressed and doesn't represent a true threat to you.

Hey tom, yeah i am happy about the new job. I guess I am just really uptight right now.