Fear of Being Stuck Forever

[@prismatic1239]

Nick you inspire me dude, seriously. Love your dog btw

[@fatenumberinfinity]

aww your dog looks at you with so much love, dogs are the best.

[@Peonylady3]

Hi nick, thank you so much for this video. I believe it is important to talk about why ocd hits out of sudden even after you recover. And why once it hits again even after all this success you feel on edge immediately 😢

[@jenfox5870]

I can relate with everything you said. Still making baby steps. Thank you, Nick, always informative.

[@aguywhohikes1271]

Very welcome Jen :-) We always appreciate your support

[@nls4ever99]

Excellent video nick

[@aguywhohikes1271]

Thanks Nls!

[@klanderkal]

Im suffering extremely! ... ruminating 24/7. Living, is too much for me. There is no way out , my situation has no way to be corrected. My family, friends, neighbors... unable to get me out of this depression.!, Ive... been thinking of the only way out!!! .. i hate this suffering and it's all my fault.!.

[@aguywhohikes1271]

You can recover. Everyone on this channel has been where you are! There is hope.

[@annecampbell2891]

please dont go down there is only one way out road. this is not true. i am in my seventies and have suffered from depression all my life. from i have discovered this web site i have saw a great improvement. it will take a lot of effort on your part but there is hope. firstly you say its all your fault well i do not know your circumstances but what ever is your fault or isnt your fault forgive yourself and others and realise it is fear thats keeping your symptoms going and the symptoms cause the fear to increase. Nick was every bit as bad as you and look at him now. stop trying to get rid of your symptoms accept face and let time pass no matter how long it takes. i thought i would never get better but i was wrong. please you are loved by all who follow this channel because we know how you feel. we have been where you are. God bless you and keep going.

[@chrisbenj3819]

It really is the symptoms and hyper vigilance. Thank you for your comment. I’m sometimes ok with them and then other times I go into a panic over them. I got out of this for 9 years I can get out again. It’s just so hard

[@Sera-vt3zq]

Good stuff buddy

[@aguywhohikes1271]

Thanks Sera!

[@EdgarDGomez-fx6vh]

Thank you Nick, sharp as always.

[@aguywhohikes1271]

Appreciate it Edgar!

[@neelammahmood7165]

Is there a method to use to help break down irrational fears please advise.

[@gibaarun4987]

Hey Nick Im having fear of losing my hair and becoming overweight due to all this stress from sensorimotor ocd.im not actually fear of sensation or uncertainty im afraid tat i wil lose my hair n become bald or unattractive due to over stress which is keeping this ocd alive. Can u give me any tips Ps : i don't wanna lose my hair too

[@colt1536]

Hey I’m Stuck on core fear? I’ve had breathing OCD my whole life didn’t know it was OCD until a new theme of suicidal OCD came up and me being a very happy person it shattered me but I’m doing way better. But still can’t feel like I’m getting my core fear right between those two?

[@aguywhohikes1271]

Hey Colt - What you do think it is? Sensorimotor is usually fear of fear aka fear of it ruining our lives.

[@colt1536]

@@aguywhohikes1271 that’s my problem I don’t wanna make it a compulsion in “figuring out” but I thought maybe it not being in control over my breathing and or having that thought. But the fear of it breathing lasting forever is spot on. Could the other “theme” be the same thing?

[@nls4ever99]

@colt1536 so with the breathing situation are you just letting it happen?

[@colt1536]

@@nls4ever99 honestly my whole life I’ve had it and didn’t even know it was ocd but it would go on for multiple days but I was just like this is super annoying but I just knew i would get over it. Never let it freak me out.

[@colt1536]

@@nls4ever99 but looking back I would get upset that I wouldn’t be able to enjoy things around me and that’s usually how far it got.

[@Ashish-nd3xj]

Did your fear of fear include feeling suicidal? Thats one of my biggest fears Nick

[@colt1536]

Currently going through suicidal OCD myself. Coming from a very happy person to random thoughts like that have been shattering but I’m currently getting better. Just keep listening to him and understand how it works! It will get better

[@aguywhohikes1271]

Oh yes Ashish - I didn't want to be here for a long, long time.

[@klanderkal]

I'm currently suffering extremely bad,.!!! 24/7 ruminating the horror... everyday!,.. it's hard to live like this

[@colt1536]

@@klanderkal promise it’ll get better if you do the work. I’m having some days/weeks where the anxiety is gone so the thoughts and feelings are gone as well. My biggest problem is ruminating also

[@klanderkal]

@@colt1536 🙏for inspiring words of hope!! I wish we really could tell our minds to Stop!, and listen to me. I just need to be set free from this bandage of guilt, remorse, anxiety... and now depression.!! I'm still here,.. but I want out... I want my life as b4 back.