Bitch I don’t know, why don’t you have ocd ..read more

softheartedsuggestion: I put some seeds in my empty antidepressant prescription bottle before I left for break and I came back and they had sprouted and I think it’s a good reminder that from pain there is growth ..read more

softheartedsuggestion: the only cure for grief is to grieve ..read more

Hocd isn’t a disorder on its own, it’s a manifestation of OCD where the obsessions and compulsions are sexuality related. Not all people with OCD experience sexuality related thoughts/compulsions, some experience it in periods, for some it’s their main focus, etc. OCD symptoms can have many different ways of manifesting and it can change over time. If you think you’re in need of professional help for your symptoms then a diagnosis will be necessary to gain access to those services. If you don’t want/can’t go that route, then there are many resources online. I’d recommend checking the resource ..read more

OCD book recommendation and download link: Includes: detailed information on the many different manifestations of OCD; the differences between normal and obsessive worries; clear information on treating your individual problem; real-life case studies and examples; and advice and support for friends and family of OCD sufferers ..read more

Common thinking traps: Thinking traps, or cognitive distortions, are patterns of thought that distort our view of the way things really are. Everyone experiences this to some degree. Unsurprisingly, people with OCD tend to get caught in these traps. Recognizing these distortions is the first step to learning how to challenge and change them ..read more

Relapse prevention: If you relapse, you CAN get back on track. It might have taken you months of practice to reduce your anxiety symptoms, but it won’t take you that long to get back to where you were before the relapse. If you get back to practising your CBT skills, before you know it you will be mastering your anxiety again in no time ..read more

Managing your OCD at home: The best way to begin managing your OCD is to begin building a toolbox of strategies that will help you to deal with your obsessions in the long run.  Breaking this vicious cycle involves: (1) Learning to gradually eliminate your unhelpful coping strategies (such as compulsions); and (2) Learning to think about your obsessions in a more balanced and helpful way.  Here are some effective tools to help you break the cycle of OCD ..read more

theocdnetwork: OCD Rituals Diary OCD Thought Record Sheet BDD Thought Record Sheet ABC Paranoia Worksheet or this REALLY great checklist Am I really horrible, or in extreme danger - or COULD THIS BE OCD ..read more

hm, i’m not a doctor so i’m reluctant to speculate, but what i’ve read usually is that there is the opposite effect in some people, that the adhd meds as a stimulant can trigger ocd symptoms in people who have untreated or aren’t managing their ocd. that said, everyone’s experiences are different, and the same medication might behave a little differently for two different people. maybe your adhd is somehow leading your compulsions etc. to get worse, and managing your adhd helps with your ocd type symptoms? adhd is commonly a cause of anxiety, and maybe something with your ability to focus your ..read more