Chirpy Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Hi There I would say I have mild OCD and pure O at that. I normally can cope with this by keep busy but find if I am not working first thing( I am a nurse and do shift work) being at home in the morning makes my ocd thoughts worse as I have too much time to thing and also if I am on a late the same thing happens. If I am on an early it is much better as I get to work and I more occupied. How are you all coping with this new situation. My thoughts are always worse in the morning and get better by the evening. I hate this illness, was completely free of it for a whole year but it came back mid January Link to comment
Cub Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 I did think I would be better than the reality. In the last few days I have had a) anxiety; b) a religious crisis and c) anxiety and a religious crisis. I was initially overjoyed because I felt time off work could be good for me. I could have a rest, get some writing done, unwind. I was fine at first but my writing can be a trigger as I think to myself (don't laugh) 'Can I write this? Would God allow it?' Annnnnd away we go. It's something I'm trying to break out of right now. Having all that fundamental Christianity out there and the time to view it = not helpful. Don't forget - this is new for everyone. We're so used to spare time being precious, to the luxury of leaving to go to the cinema, etc. Everything has been cancelled; there's nothing to look forward to and nowhere to escape to. I understand your morning problem - it is a lot of time to think. Be gentle with yourself. Give yourself time to adapt. Also kudos for being a nurse - you are saving lives! Lots of love. C x Link to comment
Handy Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Chirpy, in am your cortisol or stress hormones are high & serotonin is small so you obsess on stress. Exercise reverses these. I exercise a lot through the day. It’s allowed Link to comment
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