I can’t thank you enough for this video. I never really see people, especially celebs, openly talking about the intrusive thoughts behind the compulsions or the social anxiety aspect of OCD. I relate so so much to your story about having to do something right or something bad may happen. Another thing that hit home for me was Howie talking about it being tough to be around anyone from a plumber to a celeb. It’s so hard to talk to others while the intrusive thoughts are in the background!! Virtual hugs to you guys ❤
Yes! But like howie was saying, its not the intrusive thoughts that are the real problem. Those only last a for a second. Its the rumination (the mental compulsions or mental rituals), and then the physical compulsions that are so frustrating. Pretty much all of my compulsions are just mental now, and they still suck. Some call that Pure O, like its just intrusive thoughts, but really they are compulsions because you can choose to pay or not pay attention to them. Its just very difficult!
I can’t thank you enough for this video. I never really see people, especially celebs, openly talking about the intrusive thoughts behind the compulsions or the social anxiety aspect of OCD. I relate so so much to your story about having to do something right or something bad may happen. Another thing that hit home for me was Howie talking about it being tough to be around anyone from a plumber to a celeb. It’s so hard to talk to others while the intrusive thoughts are in the background!! Virtual hugs to you guys ❤
Yes! But like howie was saying, its not the intrusive thoughts that are the real problem. Those only last a for a second. Its the rumination (the mental compulsions or mental rituals), and then the physical compulsions that are so frustrating. Pretty much all of my compulsions are just mental now, and they still suck. Some call that Pure O, like its just intrusive thoughts, but really they are compulsions because you can choose to pay or not pay attention to them. Its just very difficult!