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Cloud of doubts

Postby danm1020 » Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:01 am

I don't have this feeling that you satisfied with what you know.  It used to be years ago.  When someone with ocd is told to "just move on instead of dwelling on things", I try to move on, but I still feel the same feeling like I'm focused on my thoughts and it feels impossible to let go of. I seem to live the thoughts. Also I'm kind of checking if I "continued" or if I'm stuck in thoughts. Then I try to tell myself "Okay, just let go and don't try to concentrate on the thoughts" and sometimes it's making me feel more grounded. How can I let go? I'm being aware in the exact moment how my consciousness is changing and how I'm getting a new feeling, but in the background I'm kind of afraid that the focus will return to the previous state. Sometimes I try to hold the situation/conciseness where you are not focused in thoughts and I feel not focused on what is in front of me (like watching a TV show). I want feel that my understanding of what is right and wrong is enough for me.  I am currently aware that the point is to be satisfied with your knowledge and not look for more certainty. Just "do you know it's morning? Yes" This information is enough for you. And when I really direct myself to settle for it, I feel satisfied and more grounded(less doubt clouds). The point is how to make it permanent. Because my automaton is not to be satisfied with my knowledge. I need to be aware of my every thought of dissatisfaction, define it in your head "what makes me feel dissatisfied right now" and try to understand the situation in such a way that "my understanding is enough for me". Or even initiate an intention that my understanding is enough for me, for example to sit down and think that it is morning and my understanding is enough for me. It feels a relief. But I'm currently in doubt with whether it's a correct practice or a "ritual" to feel better. what do you think?
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Re: Cloud of doubts

Postby catnaps » Tue Oct 03, 2023 4:31 pm

I'm sorry this is a little hard to follow, do you think you can clarify what you mean?

There are a lot of techniques for dealing with OCD and often people have to find what works for them. I think the first step in understanding the traps you can fall into, so that you can avoid them.
Another essential part of it I have found is working out and eating well. It sounds reductive and annoying to say it, but it truly changes your state of mind. Flipping your shower to cold for a minute each morning too is great for boosting dopamine for up to 8 hours in a day. It's not a cure but it could being your OCD from an 8 to a 5, which could be the breaking point of being able to manage it or not, at least in my experience.
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