GAD vs OCD (and how to tell the difference)

[@imogenoneill1017]

Misdiagnosed with anxiety with whole life and now realising it is OCD. I've been so frustrated the the lack of understanding but now things make sense. Biggest example of me is I have intrusive thoughts about irrational things like what if the solid earth is going to fall from under me, what if I feel anxiety being too far away from my car...yet I am super relaxed about the things I probably should worry about like not working, money, family, adult obligations. It also explains why the lower dose medications never worked. Now to learn how to treat this for what it is.

[@chrisbenj3819]

Acceptance. Being comfortable uncomfortably until it doesn’t matter and your brain kind of lets it go

[@RedRabbleRouser]

they say OCD is often a fear of fear, and of uncertainty. The brain searches desperately for certainty often on a topic that is fundamentally uncertain. So being okay w uncertainty, accepting your own fear, and refusing to feed intrusive and looping thoughts w your (fearful) attention helps a lot. Also, stress seems to spark OCD episodes, so managing stress in daily life and taking care of your health helps prevent episodes altogether.

[@heyoitsollie]

This was helpful because I think I do have “just” GAD and not OCD but I struggled with the idea that GAD could also have compulsions that can be catastrophized or irrational. Often while ruminating over a stressful situation I become convinced that it will absolutely be a disaster and this person will surely react this way etc etc Only afterwards when it usually wasn’t that bad to realize how irrational my conviction was. But it usually doesn’t repeat itself without an outside stressor so I guess I’m just realizing my GAD can cause compulsive behavior. I thought it was just supposed to be like worrying all the time lol

[@DavidGonzalez-nb3lp]

If a person feels that their fears are unrealistic it wouldn’t bother them. 🙄😩

[@doublem6027]

One of the most clearly explained video in KZbin. I have both GAD and OCD . I am currently struggling with harmOCD badly. In your 15 years have you helped someone with Harmocd?

[@tanyavandeventer3377]

Search for the OCD Recovery channel that has alot of content and helpful information about your specific topic. Good luck on your quest to recovery

[@The.woman.in.the.high.castle]

Could she be anymore likeable? lol. What a gem. Thanks for the content!

[@irisdanagher]

The best videos on the Internet 💯

[@peterabihailo489]

How can someone be recover from anxiety and depression

[@kristymarie6065]

Good one

[@jamesreeves9740]

I was squared away on saris for ocd for 25 years then got Covid and now have constant breakthrough anxiety which amps up the ocd is there a protocol should I try to fix the anxiety that seemed to reanimate ocd ?

[@dpabercrombie]

Thought I was GAD but after a recent challenge I’m sure it’s OCD.

[@MUGDHASATISH]

Hope you heal bro😊😊

[@chrisbenj3819]

Be comfortable in the uncomfortable and try to be kind to yourself. It has a way of making our inner voice evil. You got to is. I’ve been spiraling for months I won’t give up you got this. We got this

[@peterabihailo489]

I used to use invega and olanzapine and i couldn't stand for them i want to change tk something natural i had some thoughts suicide thoughts I need to get out from medication.they are killing me

[@peterabihailo489]

How can we contact you

[@Sayspace]

Same

[@stephencaudill2422]

I don't have anxiety because I don't care about anything