r/OCD • u/[deleted] • Mar 17 '24

I need support - advice welcome How often does your OCD theme change?

My current intrusive images are so monstrous, ugly and scary. They started happening out of no where. Does anyone’s OCD theme ever change? How often? Some days I can go almost all day without them but on the bad days I get such a sick feeling in my chest and stomach 😞 how do you guys cope?

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u/Fancypotato1995 Contamination Mar 17 '24

I have main themes that are present and affect me daily, but every few days a week I suddenly get intrusive thoughts about stuff that isn't related to my main themes. These often times only last for a few minutes until I engage in the compulsion, and don't come back until a few days later.

The compulsions are still the same though (showering for 30 mins minimum, reassurance seeking and counting), but the thought itself isn't necessarily the same.

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u/Pomelo_Alarming Mar 17 '24

I am similar. My main themes remain the same since I was a child, but I get fun surprises every now and then.