Are You Confused About Accepting Uncertainty?

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Just wanted to give some clarification on having certainty vs not having certainty when it comes to OCD. There has been some talk about that lately, and I just wanted to put in my opinion!
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[@luizstorck9133]

I agree with you! I suffered of Su1c1de OCD, and after some episiodes near to me, I was too sensitive that I almost can't hear the word su1c1de. Doing trauma therapy helped me a lot to get more confortable to talk about the theme, and then I learn to deal with it very well.

[@lonelydog909]

Oi, como vc tá? I am a 46-year-old Brazilian and I discovered two months ago that I have pure OCD. I have learned a lot from you. I spent a few days feeling terrible, disgusting, and your tips helped me during that time. Thank you. While I'm writing here, OCD keeps insisting that writing is pointless and how small I am. It's lying; I can be happy finally. Now I can smile.

[@dylannicks1146]

Pocd is ruining my life. Was alcoholic due to it. I’m not on high Sertraline and taking Valium daily. I can’t recall an event or series of events perfectly. It’s driving me insane.. it all started when someone lied about their age to me and ever since, in intervals, I’ve ruminated. This happened like 6 years ago now? I added and un added this person and wonder were they the age I knew or were they the right age by the time I added and un added him next day.I know I was in bad rumination, and likely added him due to this drunk. If I ever was a prèdator, I can’t live with that. I can’t recall older conversations. Just feelings of disgust when someone is not the right age . Surely I’d know? There’s no money in this world I wouldn’t pay for certainty.

[@salvador8923]

sorry you’re going through this, OCD is the devil

[@lonelydog909]

Revised version: I understand you. I became an alcoholic because I thought I was a monster. I stopped drinking nearly two years ago, still believing I was a predator. It's only been two months since I discovered OCD. A new life has begun. But now I'm here, alone, drinking only lemon juice, unable to sleep. Stay strong, we deserve to live and be happy, let's help each other.

[@dylannicks1146]

@@lonelydog909 I don’t know you but isn’t it amazing how I CAN know you just from what we both experience. I know that pain. If u ever want to talk to someone who gets it I’m here

[@mac_tier]

​@@dylannicks1146here for you too brother.

[@bengrant1201]

I have to accept what I'm thinking about no matter how thoroughly abbhorent it is with zero silver lining. I've hit the lowest of low points in my life.... they've been constantly threatening to wipe me out

[@salvador8923]

What does it look like to not accept the certainty? Instead of telling myself “maybe I am maybe I’m not” what should I tell myself?

[@mariatudoran1970]

From an ICBT perspective (which is another therapy for OCD), there is certainty in the here and now, through: 5 senses, common sense, and inner sense (desire, intention). So if we know that OCD lives in the imagination, and we choose to live in reality (the here and now), then we won't enter the OCD bubble.

[@ClementineDavis-p5w]

I think iCBT may be a great option for this :)

[@jacobdevo9898]

Ace video, thank you 👍

[@pearlk3057]

I need to know how to overcome needing to wash things coming into my house from the store. Example is I need to wash a can of corn before putting it in the cupboard. Amy ideas. Fear of having the cupboard smell bad and fear of other people germs.

[@Scott-yn3qq]

You don't wash it and put it in the cupboard. The answer is in the question. You have to sit with that discomfort.

[@MetalForLife1970]

Sadly ERP doesn't work for me😮‍💨 I literally have to wait for my OCD to just go away....it's always been that way

[@gloriousnose]

It doesn't really seem to work for me either. Quite discouraging.

[@MetalForLife1970]

@gloriousnose So sorry to hear that! Praying for everyone suffering from this hell!

[@Dub_97]

ERP does work for you. Your just not seeing the right specialist. Ur not the problem I can guarantee that.

[@deerby1500]

ACT worked better for me because I couldnt willingly expose myself to my triggers. If I consciously do it, there was no distress. It only happens when im suddenly assaulted with thoughts, and get confused or panic over them. ERP does work better for my ROCD though.

[@MetalForLife1970]

@Dub_97 It's weird....my OCD just randomly decides to go away. This past week I went like 6 days free of OCD and my life was great! I enjoyed everything even work! I just wish I could live an OCD free life! I couldn't even imagine what that must be like!