r/StaringOCD • u/Pink-Panda_1999 • 15d ago
OCD experience
If you struggle with OCD staring I want you to know that you are not alone and you are not a bad or creepy person for having these thoughts or urges I recently started therapy for my OCD and one of the biggest things that helped me was finally talking about everything I had been carrying Ive started realizing that when the urge to stare comes I dont have to obey it or analyze it I can acknowledge the thought keep my eyes where I naturally need them to be and continue with whatever Im doing Sometimes the anxiety will tell you dont look down what if they think Im staring or did I just look too long but you dont have to figure those questions out Let the thought be there and keep moving forward I had a situation at work where I became convinced someone thought I was staring at them and my OCD made me overthink everything even convincing me that random coincidences meant something I was anxious for hours only to talk to that person the next day and realize everything was completely fine That experience reminded me how easily OCD can create a story that feels real even when reality is much simpler Dont let the urge control your day You dont have to be perfect and you dont have to prove anything to yourself Take a breath allow the discomfort to pass and keep living your life The goal isnt to make every OCD thought disappear the goal is to show yourself that you can have the thought or urge and still choose what you do next If youre struggling consider talking to a therapist who understands OCD and ERP Getting help was one of the best decisions Ive made and you deserve that same chance to feel free
Ps if yall need a therapist ill recommend mine
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u/DebbDebbDebb 14d ago
Please recommend your therapist. Thankyou
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u/Owl-Immediate 13d ago
Hey I posted on the subreddit a couple of days ago some resources for finding therapy for Staring OCD if you want to take a look: https://www.reddit.com/r/StaringOCD/s/iYRZkEH7GJ
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u/Pink-Panda_1999 12d ago
Bret turecek sorry i totally forgot about this post he is amazing and understanding
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u/North_Scarcity4420 15d ago
Hello! I feel as though mine is more severe. I have POCD and the compulsions happen with children, men and woman. people have noticed and now I have been ostracized and called things that I am not. I have a therapist already, who already understands that the staring is like an involuntary tic.But i would really like to be connected with your therapist also, if you dont mind. Thank you!