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OCD just makes me feel scared

PridieNew Contributor

OCD just makes me feel scared

It’s not even like solely my intrusive thoughts make me scared, but it’s a fear that something bad exists but I don’t what form it even is. The best I can describe it is like when a kid is scared of the dark.

its made me form new compulsions such as blinking my eyes excessively and fast in a short period of time, with my brain and body thinking if I do it just enough I pass the threshold into feeling ok. If I don’t do it “right” or have to end it too soon, my brain just feels like it’s gonna implode

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Ru-beeModerator

Re: OCD just makes me feel scared

Hi @Pridie and welcome to the forums

It sounds like your OCD brings some pretty strong emotions with it, I'm imagining it's feels like a sense of dread? That must become really exhausting trying to manage that fear constantly

Do you currently have any supports that help you manage your OCD symptoms?

In response to: Re: OCD just makes me feel scared

PridieNew Contributor

Re: OCD just makes me feel scared

I take mood stabilisers which help me a lot, I’ve found when I’m on my period (which I’ve just finished) the mood stabilisers don’t work as much. It’s like a reassurance that I’m safe
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