Living with O C D...?

Question

I was diagnosed with this a few months back and have been referred for Therapy, but it isn't until Jan as there is such a long waiting list. I don't have rituals I have obsessive thoughts. I am fine for a long time but then something can trigger my thoughts off again. I just wanted to know until my theraphy starts how can I block out the thoughts...besides keeping active which I find helps! Anyone else with this illness, any advice would be much apreciated.

Answer 1

The way I stopped obsessive thoughts was to choose a mantra or affirmation and to say it over and over and over. The great thing about this is that you will eventually come to believe whatever you are using to reprogram your thoughts. An example could be "I am becoming healthier and happier in every way, every day." I promise you this will work. Years ago I would lie in bed at night and stay awake for hours with old "tapes" (thoughts) running in my head. After I chose an affirmation I would go to bed and if the thoughts began I would begin to say the affirmation and I would fall asleep repeating it. Good for you beginning therapy. Best wishes to you.

Answer 2

You are more than welcome to come over and clean my house! ( jokes)

Seriously though, idle hands are the devils playground. Try to keep busy. Make a list of things that you want to do during this season and start and the top.

I know that it seems like you are waiting forever for the appointment, because you can't wait for this to be in control. It's worth the wait. One day all of this will seem like a distance memory and you will be in control of your thoughts.

I'm sorry that you are battling with this.

Answer 3

See if you can get a hold of the book "Brain Lock". It might have some ideas that could help you.

Answer 4

Talk to a close friend about your thoughts, and they can reassure you. It really helps.