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10-11-2016 09:27 PM
10-11-2016 09:27 PM
dont really know whats effecting me
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11-11-2016 04:55 AM
11-11-2016 04:55 AM
Re: dont really know whats effecting me
Hi @mylife83
Welcome to the forums!. Thanks for contributing your first post.
It is great that you have reached out and are seeking support from this community in relation to all the changes you are experiencing and how they impact on your OCD.
It sounds like you are dealing with a lot, and it can be very overwhelming and confusing and I hope in this space you feel less alone. Unfortunately anxiety can effect so many people in so many ways and for so many reasons... There is a lot of wisdom and support on the forum.
Wishing you the best
KobeCat
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11-11-2016 09:20 AM
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Re: dont really know whats effecting me
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13-11-2016 01:01 AM
13-11-2016 01:01 AM
Re: dont really know whats effecting me
Hi @mylife83 and welcome to the forums.
Sometimes it helps just to be able to voice what it is you are experiencing, without feeling as though people are judging you over it, or finding it weird.
The advice that comes to mind in your situation is one I have used with my kids .... and that is, rather than struggling with what you don't want, try turning it around and asking for what you prefer instead.
To give you an example using one you have already raised, when your wife stops to sort something out in the middle of a food court area, ask if she wouldn't mind just stepping to the side of the food court because you are feeling uncomfortable standing out in the middle. If she quibbles about that, saying it's unreasonable or silly or whatever, simple ask her to respect your feelings about this please ... you are uncomfortable and asking for her support.
It is such a simple thing, it seems like it won't make a difference, but this sort of tweaking things often does.
Believe it or not, hearing you voice your struggle with OCD is helping me to understand my hubby's situation better. While we don't have a diagnosis for him at this stage - in fact he is every inch in denial - it is clear from his behaviour past and present that OCD is part of his bigger picture.
Nice to meet you @mylife83 ..... take care ....
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