Help with rumination

[dannyefcfan]

Hi, new member here.

I suffer from OCD and currently in therapy. However, the rumination aspect of OCD has not been something that has caused me too much trouble. Well until now...

I started to obsess over a certain topic, a topic that I won't be able to get an answer to for over a week. It's been driving me nuts and I don't have any coping methods to deal with this aspect of OCD.

I don't see my therapist for a few days, so I was wondering if anyone here has any coping methods to deal with it? I've looked on youtube and I see things that makes sense, but I try it once and then forgot about it the next hour. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[helen10937]

Polar bear has a video on rumination on you tube

[dannyefcfan]

22 hours ago, helen10937 said:

Polar bear has a video on rumination on you tube

Can you link to this please? Thanks.

[PolarBear]

It's called How to stop ruminating by Dave Preston.

[Cub]

If it's any consolation, Danny, much like you I have been ruminating over issues, trying to find answers to things I won't find answers to. I know how pesky it is. In my case, it helps to recognise such unhelpful habits and distract yourself with something that makes you a little happier, though I know this is easier said than done. 

Just give yourself time and be kind to yourself. Remember to do what makes you happy.  

[dannyefcfan]

12 hours ago, PolarBear said:

It's called How to stop ruminating by Dave Preston.

Thank you.

[helen10937]

On 13/02/2020 at 20:03, dannyefcfan said:

Can you link to this please? Thanks.

Sorry just read this

 Glad its been answered good luck