This is what NEGOTIATING with OCD gets you

[@ocdandanxiety]

Who noticed the spelling error? 10 points to Gryffindor. 😉

[@gayatrishimpi7713]

What if my fear has happened in past and it may occur in future... What if i have 1intrusive thought which i m ruminating since 1month and don't have any compulsion for that thought... Does that mean it's real life problem and not ocd... But my anxiety is continuously there bcoz of that particular thought which is future event based.... I have ocd... What should i do?

[@masterofall5561]

​@@gayatrishimpi7713Did something happend in one month, if not then leave it, let it be in It's own place this intrusive thought will try harder to gain your attention.Don't give attention.. To your intrusive thoughts. Replace with a mantra or something that gives you permanent peace. Just try not to give in.. I sure that you will be the winner.. If you ignore the thought and it starts to fade gradually be sure that it was a ocd and.... ❤❤❤❤ Do not fear just rely upon you believe most.....🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@gayatrishimpi7713]

@@masterofall5561 Actually an argument happened last month.... That intrusive thought is related to that only... It is a real fear but ocd making it worse....i can't live and concentrate on present bcoz of that... Ocd giving me that intrusive thought again and again

[@markwilson8078]

....I'd been quietly struggling with bad ocd and suicidal thoughts again and then i was saved by this insanely gifted therapist who i don't even know....Nathan I hope you read this and I hope you know how much love and gratiude I feel for you. you're videos changed my life life man

[@markwilson8078]

p.s: the old me most certainly would have edited that so i could correct the 'life life' bit...lol! you know you're in recovery mode when you just don't care about mistakes anymore. also i'm yet to watch this particular video but i hope i get 10 points! i can actually read harry potter without feeling guilty anymore. i've got a long way to go, but this guy''s videos have given me hope :)

[@shant545]

God Bless this man

[@distressed8786]

Bless god this man

[@pipsterhb3693]

Yes, just thinking the same thing, so thankful for him🙏💝

[@Desert_Man99]

I've had a lifelong battle with OCD, and I find it ebbs and flows depending on life circumstances. The past few times I've forced myself not to double check something, what I told myself wasn't true actually was, which makes one's OCD feel vindicated. Keep at it!

[@ryancurtis5425]

"We do not negotiate with terrorists!" (The terrorists being OCD)

[@__MPires__]

Nathan, I hope you read this, you have no idea how much you've helped me calm down when my thoughts get the hang of me and my anxiety goes through the roof. When I'm on my worst, the only thing I think is to be gone of this world. Maybe the pain goes away. I do what we must not, look for reensurance. It adds to the fuel. However, had I not, I would have never come across you. Glad I did. Whenever I feel in that black hole of anxiety, I come to check your videos. You precisely pin point what I feel. Regardless of the thought. Thank you so much, deeply. Thank you 💛 ❤

[@soumyadeepdutta6370]

Please please please, never stop making these videos.

[@NK78677]

Thank you Nathan for teaching me that ocd doesn’t understand logic and so there’s no point arguing back or trying to convince my brain because then ocd thinks it’s important and fires back stronger. Thank you for also teaching me that I shouldn’t try and stop the ocd thought coming to my brain because it will pop stronger. I’ve been choosing not to respond and to divert my attention on something else and now when I get the ocd thoughts my brain doesn’t interpret them as serious thoughts. So it’s all about training the brain and being the boss as you say 🙌🏻❤️

[@zainahere5797]

Thank you for making the right content for OCD as sorry to say there is less knowledge in KZbin for such issue for many

[@Unknown98kc]

Bro is legit saviour for me ❤

[@tr3f]

my ocd started in 2002 when I moved out of my childhood home into an apartment. it started with checking doors and then lights, then sockets. I ended up breaking the door handle off because of twisting and checking. I had no idea what was wrong with me. I'd be 15 mins into my drive to work and turn around to go check so see if I had locked my apartment door. I had not idea what the heck was wrong. it would take me 20-30mins to go to sleep having to check the chain, check the bolt, check the door. I didn't live anywhere scary. I think back and relate it to the security of moving from home to being on my own. But it happened over night. I never checked doors or locks when I lived at home. my ocd over the years have turned into a whole other monster. I still check locks, but not as much and I don't take the time to fret like I use to. I saw a specialist for 3 years who helped tremendously. I moved away in 2021 to another state out in the middle of nowhere. It was then I started researching it and found your channel which helps a lot! Thank you for these videos! ❤

[@theowlfromduolingo7982]

I personally developed a mindset that might help both visualize and deal with intrusive thoughts - maybe it helps you too. I like to compare thoughts in general to a social media feed - just like Instagram. It’s just a constant flow of information. Some are interesting, deeply personal, boring, irrelevant, shocking or random ads. You don’t need to engage, they are just information and you decide if you keep scrolling and spend your focus and time on this particular post. You can even train your feed or the algorithm (your thoughts / mindset) in the long run by only looking at content that benefits you because if you keep actively engaging with negative content, your feed will be negative. And if it’s all too much, step back. Focus on something different. Meditate, meet people, be physically active. You are more than your thoughts and definitely stronger than your OCD.

[@stefanmolnapor910]

I am regaining control of my Life!! And it feels awesome!!! Thank you OCD sensei!😊

[@subhn5466]

This man is a jewel

[@brie8263]

So glad I found this channel. Thank you so much for your work. You really give me hope I can beat OCD.

[@jessicac7521]

Nathan this is incredibly painful. I've been resisting giving into my compulsions for almost 2 weeks but the anxiety is still here and getting much worse and stronger the longer I resist. I am in so agony 😢

[@mariacarlacabrera]

I have had anxiety attacks due to my triggering thoughts and emotions and I discovered your videos today this is a sign from God to heal this, hugs from Ecuador ❤

[@Daniel_Varismaki]

You helped me so much! Instead of doing my rituals i just ride the wave...you are genuinely a nice guy and care about your viewers which is rare these days. Thanks again😊

[@lumwong7237]

Thanks Nate. Pls produce more videos frequently for us who suffered from ocd painfully ❤

[@eduardohenriquemarinheiro213]

All your videos are brilliant! This one, though, is one of the best to me! It gave me so much peace. Thanks a million for what you do. You save lives.

[@XristinaPolixeni]

Hi Nate! Your videos are gold 💖 How can you separate ocd thoughts, where u should let it go without engaging, from thinking patterns, where u should confront the “bad side of you” and reparent yourself?

[@maikcolle3041]

Hi Xristine, I don't see a difference. For me, thoughts are thoughts. If they support your (healthy) worldview, you can choose to do something with them (or choose to let them be). If they're based on fear, obsession, compulsion or anything that doesn't match your worldview, disregard them. Either way, you decide their value.

[@ezkhan8690]

Yesss it happens with me.but your video keep me motivated thank u so much your great efforts r so encourging thnx again for sincere help that u r providing us..

[@scorpioone1168]

Thank you I have started Exposure therapy and all though hard at first it's slowly getting easier

[@Y_elif]

I will never be able to pay you back❤️ I‘m so grateful you exist, I‘m so grateful for the content you provide❤️❤️

[@llpostmordemll5778]

You’re a special human❤️

[@toricramer5065]

I’ve been dealing with OCD for a long time, my husband has come up with some comebacks to tell myself when things happen lol one of them is “OCD ya later” lol for the thoughts 💭 lol And the other is Stop, Drop and Roll, Stop compulsively talking, Drop the attitude (mood swings) and Roll with the punches lol for the dealing with the remaining discomfort lol 😆

[@zainahere5797]

Your videos are such a game changer for many people dealing with this serious illness . Thank you so much 🫶

[@tobiasernst9639]

Normally after thousands of compulsions my brain should have already learnt that it is just a trap but when ocd hits my ability to think just leaves

[@NK78677]

It’s because you’re looking for some logic behind it and there’s none. Ocd thoughts aren’t logical, they’re caused by of fear and anxiety (of something) so no matter how hard you try they won’t be convinced, and that’s why they should be ignored.

[@norse_cat]

I’ve been struggling with intrusive thoughts lately. I try to pray, agree with them, etc. but it’s annoying.

[@nasska7054]

I'm thankful for your content

[@ThinkPositiveDude]

I can't take much more of it, somedays I can't eat or sleep because Health OCD has me convinced I'm going to die. :(

[@mariacarlacabrera]

Friend you're not alone I feel exactly like you, if you need to talk to someone I'm here

[@Hsh5678]

Thank you so much

[@elina4618]

Your videos are always helpful. Lots of loveee💗

[@kellieschwabe5970]

DOUBT... my sin is facing HUGE bouts of doubt right now. I think sovfar it's been the worst attack yet . His confidence level has decreased so much abd now he's uncertain he'll be successful

[@G22574]

Thank you so much this helped me with my ocd

[@GilrexellBrutas]

Man u save my life❤

[@nerdbamarich2063]

Thank you for always helping.

[@gayatrishimpi7713]

What if my fear has happened in past and it may occur in future... What if i have 1intrusive thought which i m ruminating since 1month and don't have any compulsion for that thought... Does that mean it's real life problem and not ocd... But my anxiety is continuously there bcoz of that particular thought which is future event based.... I have ocd ...what should i do?

[@mjames2295]

Rumination is a compulsion. We have to stay uncertain to get better, maybe it will happen, maybe it won't. We have to focus on our values and not on trying to figure out the fear. As Nate says, you cant think yourself through a fear. Stay strong, i know it's difficult, but you're in the right place to find out helpful tools and advice. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYacdXqbiZ2Chtk

[@ChromaCee]

Deleted the ChatGPT shortcut from my phone cuz I realized I was using it as a compulsion. Also, how do you prevent sarcastic comments to the thoughts from becoming compulsions themselves?

[@iskke636]

Thank you my friend

[@java1337]

i try my best to avoid mental compulsions but my head hurts so much i cant do anything else if i dont give in into the compulsion. what is the solution to this, meds? because i clearly cant go on with life with that headache

[@isabeldiaz9717]

So what do i do if it's not a "physical" compulsion? More like, constantly thinking about things that i did many years ago and feeling guilty for the decisions i made at that time.

[@mandylou1766]

Exposure therapy is scary regarding religious/ moral OCD themes

[@ArmyofLove]

Brilliant!!!

[@royalgamerz8479]

Hey Nathan when was your live stream came we had a lot of stuff to done❤

[@Elejercitodekiss]

Thank You.

[@anakarinabanana]

You’re doing the lord’s work.

[@otismeotisme7987]

Have KICKBUTT DAY, God bless you.

[@vanshitagupta4978]

I am too insecure about my clothes. I kinda have perfectionism OCD. It literally drains my energy!

[@dumal3]

So basically we don’t negotiate with terrorists

[@Lisbett_Again]

I just said “totally” to my ocd and it made me laugh and cry at the same time . My ocd didn’t like that but I thought it was hilarious .😂like I got the joke- but ocd just wanted to throw up.

[@akshaypatel8189]

I was in too much please help me

[@erintramill9100]

But isn't it possible to have a psychotic break simply from anxiety? I know we're supposed to embrace the anxiety, but that makes me nervous as well.

[@kevinbunn7915]

Yes possibly if you're truly in psychosis. Maybe you have something else, like manic bipolar. You should try to get properly diagnosed. If you truly have OCD you don't want to escape the anxiety. You need to feel extra nervous and lean into it to have a breakthrough. It's kind of like facing your fears, though there's more to it with the response prevention side. Otherwise you're just doing exposure therapy, and that has limited positive results.

[@erintramill9100]

i have the ocd diagnosed i'm just afraid of psychosis @@kevinbunn7915

[@callikeating3618]

Is health anxiety like OCD? I have intrusive thoughts about my health that gives me immense anxiety. I am constantly ruminating over worst case scenarios and trying to comfort myself by getting reassurance from myself and others. I can never get enough though, and even if I feel some comfort, it’s immediately taken from me by doubt. It’s torture and it makes me extremely depressed. Will OCD treatment help me?

[@marshclem2255]

This sounds like OCD to me. ERP works, I would get evaluated

[@salvador8923]

yes

[@TheFilipinaWifeLife]

BOOOOOM. 😂😢

[@armycarat647]

What about images?

[@fairygurl9269]

In That Sing Song Voice Too LoL

[@Jaydraws716]

Easier said 😢

[@gayjustgay5432]

Fantastic! All of your materials! Thank you!!!

[@jujutsusorcerer-rs9ly]

Thank you Nate sir these videos make a huge difference and provide peace to people suffering from OCD 🤌

[@ranjinip7688]

Thank you so much sir

[@carlosguzman4293]

Thank you.