Madchoc Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) Hi everyone hope you’re all well, I have had a rough time lately, since our beloved dog had to be put asleep, cats have appeared in our garden, we have purchased a sonic cat scarer, and it appeared to be working. I am terrified that the cats have pooped, in the garden on the soil, This is really horrific to me, I can’t cope with my husband going in the garden and then coming in by me. I do realise that this is illogical, but I can’t get my brain to listen I haven’t seen or spoke to my therapist for 3 weeks, this didn’t help, but he has to have a holiday. We are still supporting my elderly parents, and are waiting for a diagnosis re dementia for my mum. It has been stressful as it is. Just needed to get it off my chest, sorry. Thanks for reading.xx ps I have seen a cat in my garden this morning. Edited September 22, 2020 by Madchoc Link to comment
hazydaze Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Hey! I relate! I had a huge fear surrounding feces in general, which I realize is a little different, but please bear with me I was so incredibly concerned that feces of any kind would be potentially spreading deadly illnesses around. Can that happen? Absolutely. Should I be afraid of it to the point that I consume my time thinking and worrying about it? Should I lessen my quality of life due to being afraid of something/a situation that, at best, is extremely unlikely to happen? A hard and resounding no!!! I had these fears. And, ironically, this morning my kitty had poop stuck to his furry butt, and I did my best to wipe it off and there was a little residue left. I knew though, that the chances of myself, my boyfriend, and/or his daughter getting sick were extremely unlikely. Kitty wound up cleaning himself off anyway, but even had he got a little bit of poop particles on something, it wouldn't be the end of the world. If it were that easy to get sick from having a kitty, a lot more people would be having a hard time My point is, OCD and logic have never been acquainted. It is very difficult to see logic through an OCD lens in your own brain, but taking a step back, not performing compulsions, breathing for a bit: You are able to gain distance between yourself and the intrusive thought, and are able to better see it for the mental garbage that it is. Best wishes! Link to comment
Madchoc Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Thanks Hazydaze, for your kind words, it really helps.X Link to comment
hazydaze Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Of course You've got this! Link to comment
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