3 types of intrusive thoughts and what to do about them
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Күн бұрынHave you had thoughts that just won't stop? They may be what is called an intrusive thought. I want you to feel comfortable knowing that you're not alone. Let's go through 3 common intrusive thoughts that anyone can have. Especially if you have OCD or anxiety.
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@ocdandanxiety 2 жыл бұрын
How do your intrusive thoughts present themselves? 🧠
@saanzarahmed8343 2 жыл бұрын
HOCD .! And it’s killing me😭🙁
@richardowens9626 2 жыл бұрын
Nathan I want to confirm the 3 intrusive thoughts: Sexual, Violent and Junk. It blended a little for me.
@Stan-ev8dd 2 жыл бұрын
I got a repeating sentence in head. It makes think I'm gonna die from it sometimes.
@adiamalem9246 2 жыл бұрын
I have harm ocd thought and I honestly believe im a sociopath please make a video on that
@sheyanderson9498 2 жыл бұрын
As germs being everywhete
@RedDeadSpree 10 ай бұрын
ocd really feels like a part of ur brain is actively trying to hinder u from enjoying ur life
@KingKeK 9 ай бұрын
I used to say Tom Hanks after every thing i said. everyone thought it was so funny. but coudnt help it and i was so scared inside
@Christina.N. 2 ай бұрын
Legitimately, tho.
@Anyoneoutthere89 Ай бұрын
One million percent
@justmadeit2 6 ай бұрын
Our brains are our worst enemy at times
@salehegury7474 2 ай бұрын
True
@EresBoribor Ай бұрын
Very true
@AsimAhmad-be8pe 19 күн бұрын
Fr
@Mikke-G 5 күн бұрын
Even without OCD, your biggest enemy is your mindset
@Alpha-Scythe23 Жыл бұрын
The reason why I freaked out so much about the intrusive thoughts is because I thought they eventually influence you to commit them. Because of how frequent they are.
@savowtruffle Жыл бұрын
Me too. They have me thinking I'm a monster.
@kurdishpotato Жыл бұрын
SAME! I am so glad people here understand me so well... i think we're more alike than we think. i have been dealing with this problem ever since i was a kid (i'm 25 now), but it got more severe around the past 5 years or so ago. throughout this time I've learned that no matter how much they come in your head, they can't make you do anything. and they won't change your beliefs or your mindset. so it gives me more faith and hope.
@diversidadecientifica5450 Жыл бұрын
Exactly. I've been struggling so much with this things because at some point, I simply couldn't distinguish what was or wasn't a intrusive thought, it look like they were consuming me bit by bit until I actually became a horrible person. I never told this to anybody because I had a fair share of horrible intrusive thoughts about me and other people... It's truly terrifying
@Alpha-Scythe23 Жыл бұрын
@@kurdishpotato amen to that!! It definitely takes skill to understand your thoughts and not take them too literal. But we care so much about our loved ones and others we want to stay accountable about what we think.
@Alpha-Scythe23 Жыл бұрын
@@diversidadecientifica5450 Are you seeking treatment for it!? Through NOCD?
@BBbalistia 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I thought I was a horrible person, it’s nice to know that what I am experiencing isn’t something I invited and I am not alone. I don’t want to allow these thoughts to consume me.
@ocdandanxiety 2 жыл бұрын
You are definitely not alone!
@ecomtrainer9972 2 жыл бұрын
Omg me too I had thoughts about obscene things I thought I was a terrible person. I'm so happy I'm not alone.
@platogenova9573 2 жыл бұрын
@@ecomtrainer9972 you’re not alone at all
@user-ex2jw6ml4q Жыл бұрын
Yes undoubtedly you aren't alone
@gustavoluna499 Жыл бұрын
You are not alone.
@cirkusanette 10 ай бұрын
I didn't know I had OCD until like 2 weeks ago. Literally had it all my life and didn't even know the name. When I go back to when the intrusive thoughts became the darkest (I'm talking freaking r4pe, inc3st, p3do) and the most constant, I almost unalived myself because if you don't know OCD is a thing it just feels like you are thw worst person alive and you are beyond any reasonable explanation (I lived 3 years like this). Please be aware that these thoughts can be incredibly dark and it is not your fault, you are sick, not a bad person. You wouldn't blame a diabetic for not being able to produce insulin, so don't blame yourself. The fact that these thoughts cause you so much distress is a sign of your goodness ❤️
@PeacefurystudiosXx Ай бұрын
Oh my god, I’m having the same intrusive thoughts myself, mostly racism, and the rest of the things that you described. My family has a history of OCD so I think I should go to a therapist to see if I have it. I started scratching at my skin whenever I have these thoughts and have thought of attempting as well, I was so worried. Now that I have an explanation as to why my brain is like this I feel so much better, thank you so much dude.
@edithdlp8045 29 күн бұрын
@@PeacefurystudiosXxmy intrusive thoughts are of harming myself. It's scary. I am going to a therapist. I just began last week and she told me had anxiety. I hope she can help me because this is scary.
@georgemccall-zz4pd 6 күн бұрын
how did you eventually get them under control?
@marjanegrimes Жыл бұрын
My intrusive thoughts have been so horrible lately I want to not exist anymore. Hearing others talk about it takes some pressure off.
@ramuzi1257 Жыл бұрын
You got this, just keep going!
@tommywalker1631 Жыл бұрын
hey maggie it will work out for you.I know its weird but the thoughts make you feel weird, buit they wont break you
@kgomotso__precious Жыл бұрын
Keep going Maggie. You are not alone. Mostly you are loved. ❤️
@flaneuredits Жыл бұрын
IVE BEEN HAVING THESE WEIRD THOUGHTS AND ITS NOT EVEN FUNNYYYY SO BASICALLY IM IN YEAR 10 AND THERES THIS RANDOM KID IN YEAR 7 THAT I DONT EVEN KNOW AND HES CUTE BUT NOT IN THAT WAY BUT MY BRAIN ALWAYS TELLS ME TO THINK ABOUT HIS FACE FOR NO REASON AND NOW IM QUESTIONING IF I NEED TO GO TO A MENATL FACILITY OR SOMETHING SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME
@Pilkkukatti Жыл бұрын
Same.. I’m so fking tired.
@ana.maria..3 Жыл бұрын
for everyone dealing with this you are *not* alone and *good* *luck* *God* *bless*
@srishtysamal8600 2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes it feels as if I'm thinking such things intentionally. I would think "Oh you're not your mind so think whatever you want!" But then later on I find myself extremely guilty and feel like a terrible person. I even have nervous breakdowns. I don't know what to do.
@Alimohamed-qk7el 2 жыл бұрын
Can we take a moment to thank this legendary man for what he does. I seriously can't believe that these tips worked. I went to many therapist and none of them made a difference with me but you, you made everything that I wished for and thank you for that!
@ocdandanxiety 2 жыл бұрын
This really made my day! 💜
@johnnymanning4920 Жыл бұрын
I agree. Thank you for this video.
@destanietaylor5233 Жыл бұрын
Does anyone happen to know the name of the song that’s playing in this video?
@contentedspirit9022 Жыл бұрын
@@destanietaylor5233) The song is called "Islands In The Stream", sung by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. The song was written by Barry Gibb of the BeeGees.
@simonwood1853 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this and all the work you do. You are taking the fear out of these mental health conditions and bringing straightforward understanding to the problem. Thank you once again!
@RiffenJP 2 жыл бұрын
Hate it when some of my intrusive thoughts start with "I want" or "I'm" and they're very declarative, it's really terror inducing.
@PepiToutou 2 ай бұрын
Or "Im going to../I will" Even when i know logically that i won't go that.. It's crazy..been struggling with OCD for about 5 months now..I hope you got better
@keegan6863 2 жыл бұрын
This really helped man, I have intrusive thoughts a lot and it feels nice to know I'm not alone in intrusive thoughts.
@VR-oy3fu 2 жыл бұрын
Stay strong friend. Me too. I just saw a few of these videos and for the first time I truly don't care if these thoughts keep coming back. I wouldn't even say these thoughts have gone away for me, but I feel ok with them now.
@ocdandanxiety 2 жыл бұрын
Of course! You are never ever alone.
@DonnHowes 2 ай бұрын
I got diagnosed with OCD since my teenage, spent my whole life fighting OCD. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
@SusanaGomez-mp8sk 2 ай бұрын
YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
@Mcdogmom288 2 ай бұрын
Mushrooms are very medicinal. This is why anybody familiar with psilocybin and any other kind of fungi will tell you, "They are alive." They have a very ancient wisdom. To my experience, all mushrooms have always said, "Pay attention to your life. How you think, how you feel, and what will you do with the information that you always knew, but now are seeing in this point of view." This is why mushrooms are so respected in tribal cultures. This mental health treatment works for me too. Half micro doses do the trick for me. At least a few days at a time with lengthy time in between. Never addictive. Thank you for sharing this point!
@JacksonSmith-wc8oo 2 ай бұрын
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
@AndrewLiam-lp5cj 2 ай бұрын
he's Dr.benfungi.Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.
@LuisaSweden-rf3ke 2 ай бұрын
I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
@SpencerLuxBurton 10 ай бұрын
A popular guru has said "The human mind is incapable of subtraction. It can only do addition and multiplication of thought."
@brandonarcos2526 2 ай бұрын
I’ve been dealing with this for the past couple of months it honestly has made me feel depressed and anxious/anxiety that it has taken over my life. This video really does help me because it makes me feel like I’m not crazy or not as guilty. I felt like a horrible person and couldn’t understand why am I thinking the way that I am but this video has truly open my eyes and I just wanted to say thank you 🙏.
@TheEmpressNyx 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Nathan!! You are a lifesaver. Struggling with “pure” OCD for 1.5 years now, and episodes of anxiety and certain temporary obsessions over my life, I didn’t get a formal diagnosis until this past December. Learning about OCD makes so much sense now! And the connection it has to previous or childhood stress and trauma. Your videos and your positive energy have made a difference in my life, as has therapy. You are doing God’s work. May you continue to be happy and blessed! We love you Nathan!
@ocdandanxiety 2 жыл бұрын
This is so kind. Thank you! I am glad I could help you.
@messengercrow 4 ай бұрын
I’m having the exact same ocd junk thoughts. They won’t stop. I finally found a video that put it the best into words what my problem is. Been on citalopram for 3 weeks. Nothing has changed. Overall two months of pure terror I’ve had.
@mistergalamba8441 Жыл бұрын
I was having this type of terrible thoughts these 5 last days, feeling like a bad person and was anxious about it, I’m glad that I’m not alone and can share my thoughts with you people!
@GavinDevaux 4 ай бұрын
How are you doing I’m scared
@robertellis1281 Ай бұрын
🙏 for you
@Niki2k-br Жыл бұрын
'A thought is just a thought' This video and learning more about intrusive thoughts has helped me to deal with it better,I deal with intrusive thoughts and anxiety on a daily basis, it ain't easy but I believe that it's going to get better, Thank u for this video
@johnloftin2461 2 жыл бұрын
I've been dealing with OCD tendencies and Scrupilosity for many years. These types of thoughts are just so draining and distorting. Thanks for the vid
@mrskwan3495 Жыл бұрын
Feeling better?
@lioly8282 3 ай бұрын
There is something in the way you talk that makes me feel more normal 🧡
@meing7642 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, i'm 50 yrs old. my crippling OCD has me constantly holding my breath, physically feeling these intrusive thoughts in my head, obsessing over every little thing i see... even words... therefore makes reading a task. i can't stare at anything more than a second. i can't absorb anything anyone says. it makes me not want to live because there is no quality. I'm self conscious and have no self esteem or confidence. nothing but guilt 24/7 and my heart races from the anxiety all day long.. i honestly thought i was the only one, and i'm just born with a shorted circuit. It wasn't until recently I've discovered its debilitating ocd.. Look, it even prevented me from reading and researching my conditions .. I'm fighting through it while typing this.. I'm so over it thank you for doing this xo
@javiercastro077 Ай бұрын
Stay strong, brother. Big hug.
@cindydepp222 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Nate! You have no idea how much this video helps.
@Verilions Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, all of the thoughts I’ve been having have been just decimated my life and the things I do every day I’m so grateful that people like you are talented and helpful enough to make these informal if it weren’t for you I was going to probably have some type of crisis!
@sweekarlakshman2806 8 ай бұрын
Thank you 😍 This actually works. Will see how it goes forward
@thechaoticwitchnl 10 ай бұрын
You and your videos are truly amazing, when i am panic mode i come back to your videos and it is the only thing that helped me so far ❤🙏
@trevorwilson5413 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I’ve been dealing with horrible thoughts for the past few days and It’s taken a toll on my mental health but after seeing everybody going through the same thing it has really made me feel so much better. It’s getting better day by day and I feel myself coming back : )
@mewanthakaluarachchi2494 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video. This is very valuable to my life. It's a relief to know that these thoughts are just normal and it is when we make a big deal out it that it bothers us!
@ronsalvo5750 3 ай бұрын
You are right on. Everything you’re saying makes so much sense to me, because I am working on recovery even as we speak. Thanks for your contribution.
@valerie963 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know how you don’t have millions of followers. You’re amazing and the humor is on point! Thank you so much for your work 👏🏻
@ggstylz 2 жыл бұрын
Your understanding of intrusive thoughts and how to treat them is commendable Nathan.
@IDoVoodoo 3 ай бұрын
I feel way so much Thank you so much I was waiting desperately for somebody to do something
@_soaps_686 6 ай бұрын
I’m so glad I found your channel. Your overall demeanor is so calming and it helps me feel like this mountain I’m climbing is simply a hike. Thank you!
@blackairforce1s337 11 ай бұрын
Wow bro you really helped me I’ve been struggling for about 5 years now and hearing this just flipped everything for the better
@simonruth4211 Жыл бұрын
It's so good to know that you aren't the only one. I didn't drive for years because I would have thoughts of crashing on purpose! But I've got a driving test booked soon Or what if I hurt someone. You really make sense in what you say I'm going to give it a try. 🙌🏻
@destinylugo5108 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! The thoughts are harmless and don’t mean anything.
@CozyToni 2 жыл бұрын
It feels so good knowing that I'm not alone! Thank you for such a wise and helpful video. ☺️
@mgenoswilnosliw9932 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. It gave me such a relief knowing I’m not alone. From now on I will treat my thoughts as my bestie lol. Coz the more I stop it the more it will keep coming back.
@acrankymushroom Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! As a young person with many intrusive thoughts this is helpful, as I recently the gates of my mind fortress broken into, and attacked by these thoughts.
@vinayawalimbe2624 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video 🙏 ... This has helped me and I have started saying thank you to everything ... Previously I was only grateful for happy things ... I learned a true lesson of gratefulness today ... I feel so much better now 🙏🙏
@Krissy1111111 2 жыл бұрын
Wow I came to search on KZfaq for my problem and it hasn't disappointed as usual! I thought it was a CPTSD thing and it's probably related, and I knew I had other OCDs, but it never occurred to me that these thoughts are OCDs! And they're not just thoughts, they're feelings. I have a phobia of biology and I feel all sorts of unpleasant things, sharp things hurting me in my most vulnerable places! It doesn't feel like I can handle them anymore and it's definitely counterintuitive to invite them to stay, but I'm willing to try anything! Thank you
@edwardhitchings2404 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nathan. I've had pure O for 40 years and only just began with ERP therapy in the UK. I've found your videos very helpful. Keep up the good work. It seems like there is more understanding of pure O and OCD in general in the US. Mine has robbed me of so much over the years but I am now having some days where I feel happy in my own skin.
@nico_vigil Жыл бұрын
Every so often I have intrusive thoughts and when they come they hit me so hard and I’m so glad I’m not alone. I love people and myself so when I think like this it makes me uneasy. They normally go away after a few days/weeks and I really believe doing nothing allows them to fade off!
@Username_Invalid 5 ай бұрын
I love you for this video ❤. Intrusive harm thoughts really, really scared me. Not creating a plan and inviting a thought just as a thought will help me. I have faith.
@joeygilcrease9123 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for explaining my pain. I literally been trapped in this cycle. Since my surgery these thoughts want let me live. Thanks may God bless you!!! Keep teaching techniques I need it...
@grant4631 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nate, this video really helped bring some comfort and hope for dealing with difficult thoughts. I never thought doing nothing would be the best approach to managing my intrusive thoughts lol. I have spent too much time in the past trying to understand thoughts rather than letting them be. This video helped me to see clearly that only the importance I place on intrusive thoughts gives them power. Thank you again, look forward to future content!
@ocdandanxiety 2 жыл бұрын
You've got it! I am so glad I could provide some help.
@MyFeetTouchTheGround 11 ай бұрын
Wholesome and appreciative!!
@aytanabbasova454 2 жыл бұрын
I am really grateful that I met channel like this, now I am getting better and undestand what is going on. But I am still somehow dealing with it, like I should make myself sure, remind myself that I have OCD and doubt to keep calm...
@kimjohnson4697 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this . I now don’t feel alone anymore knowing I was going through this .
@ocdandanxiety 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@ijeomaokere Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I have intrusive thoughts that want to destroy my life ,I lost my mum I keep on blaming myself for her death,over not prayers,and when ever I see one I have this urge to tell he or she to be prayerful,this keep happening for 11 years, thank you for this content.
@shellilewis6745 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Love the way you describe this so well.
@maskedhooded4553 Жыл бұрын
Thank you I'm starting to realise I'm not alone 🙏
@knarfex Ай бұрын
I know this is an old video, but you are a life saver! I have so many bad days and your videos help me alot😊 Keep it going please.
@justtalkin2558 2 жыл бұрын
This has gotta be one of the best pieces of advice I've ever received ❤
@ocdandanxiety 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! I'm glad you think so.
@karkkimarkkinat2109 2 жыл бұрын
That feeling when you realize there's a thing called intrusive thoughts and that you've silently suffered with this shit for 20 years thinking it was normal 😅
@yelyahfan88x94 2 жыл бұрын
Same. Looking back now I can believe I actually did so many silly things thinking they were keeping me safe.
@hgraphicspro Жыл бұрын
Great video bro, Your face is so calming, you channel and theme all are so calming. Much Appreciated for your videos
@annab331 Жыл бұрын
This video made me laugh and tear up with relief. Thank you
@vanbrush9537 Жыл бұрын
Great video, for me the thougths have a lot of power when I am more fragile, If I am depressed or I have a lack of sleep.
@amiegoulet4165 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, would love another about illness anxiety disorder if possible :) Seems to be where I have become stuck
@HeavenCrawford-vf7yy 3 ай бұрын
I love this video. Thank you so much. I needed this so much
@lycan954 2 жыл бұрын
Tysm for making this video, ive experienced extreme trauma from last year, it has given me night terrors, and now recently intrusive thoughts that may have stemmed from this. I cant look at anything or anyone the same ever since my intrusive thoughts gotten worse, and its like true hell for me, maybe worse than the actual trauma itself. This video made me feel like an actual person again, i was so scared i was a person with no worth to walk on this earth like everyone else does, and I'm so happy that the intrusive thoughts i have are common amongst other people, it makes me feel not alone, and i really hope these strategies work, tysm for helping people like me who cant get personal therapists ♥️
@keepgoing5177 Жыл бұрын
I wish you the best in life ❤
@saltydog22179 2 жыл бұрын
This is a great video Nate! Your videos have helped me so much in my recovery process - they are incredible. It's almost like you can see inside my head! I could not be more grateful for all the work you've done for the OCD, anxiety, and mental health community. And I love the sense of humor you use with the sound effects and music in your videos - it really helps me to use a humorous approach with my OCD!
@ocdandanxiety 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words! That means a lot!
@saltydog22179 2 жыл бұрын
Also, I think it's a really good point about feeling like some thoughts are different from the rest - like I can't just let these thoughts be because they're special for whatever reason - even though logically, I know they aren't! It's just OCD playing tricks on me.
@FennyFoxx Жыл бұрын
You’re videos are very helpful thank you!
@JustinBaine824 2 жыл бұрын
I smiled bc of this. Been a while to smile without some form of comedy. Thank you sir
@jamlaw Жыл бұрын
It blows my mind whenever I hear that example of the person who just notices the thought and goes "huh, that was weird..." and let's it go. To me that's like hearing someone had their foot run over by a car and went, "huh, that was odd..." and kept walking. It shows me how different I am and helps me want to seek help.
@saddersettings 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Nathan! I have experienced all of these kind of thoughts and now you've explained them it makes so much sense. I have come to accept the fact that they happen to everybody and me having those thoughts do not necessarily mean anything.
@ocdandanxiety 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@shyaaammeneen63 Жыл бұрын
Jayashree. Be careful what you feed your mind. Reduce watching negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. For a relaxed mind observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 10-15-20 minutes or more. You can sit or lay down on the bed--No deep breathing. Don’t fight your thoughts. With practice the mind will relax. Keep a reminder to observe your breath sensations throughout the day and night anywhere -anytime-- before sleep, at work, at home, when travelling etc with eyes open or closed. One more tip is to sit on a chair without moving, be still and observe your breath for a few minutes. Stillness reduces thoughts and brings quick relief. Like me make breath observing a lifetime habit to have a better life. Best wishes--Counsellor.
@matasburdulis8289 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, your advice has been extremely helpful for me, it made me realise how thoughts are and always will be just meaningless junk and nothing else. Love your videos. Keep up the good work Nathan!!!
@ocdandanxiety 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Matas! It bring me joy knowing that you enjoy the content.
@AbigailPrice-0809 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, ive been dealing with things like this awhile and this is helping me a bit! Thank you nate! ❤
@verystrselemaon7573 2 жыл бұрын
I joined therapy and it helped my OCD tremendously but now it has morphed into relationship anxiety :( Your videos help me so much. I really want my relationship to work. Could you make a video on normal changes that happen as couples spend more and more time together and how these might not seem normal to a brain stuck on anxiety? Like my boyfriend was telling me about this idea and I yawned while hearing it and that made me question my interest in the idea, and then him, it is honestly hellish.
@ocdandanxiety 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Have you run into my relationship OCD video? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7SUfrZ2u6qrf2w.html This may help!
@mere0leona 10 ай бұрын
this is such a good video, thank you so much. it deadass made me cry. i havent cried in months, if not years. i learned from a different video to name those thoughts to distance yourself from it (like giving it an actual name), so now ill combine these 2 things and go "oh hey billy bob whats up" whenever that thought pops up. And in the comment sections i often read that physical exercise (like actual sport) also helps a lot, so ill be amping that up too. The internet is a great thing, so many resources, so many ideas. Even though this kind of contradicts the "not coming up with a plan" part of your video, i feel like this is a good balance of all these things.
@incognitocat555 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice! I'm going to try giving it a name and more exercise, too.
@larryberkovski439 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH. I have been suffering with this for so long. I was so scared at first because I did not understand why I was having these thoughts but then, somehow, I realized that this might be OCD. Thanks for all of your tips. I am getting so much better at accepting the thoughts rather than trying to push them away. The only thing I still have to work on is my checking compulsion. This usually comes when school starts. Thanks again. 😊😊😊
@ocdandanxiety 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I am so glad I could help.
@ryansorensen6946 2 жыл бұрын
I love this guy!!
@jagritigupta6539 9 ай бұрын
Thank you bro , ur explanation is amazing
@Experilandscape 4 ай бұрын
Thank you i love the frog in the background too
@ROYALASPECTS Жыл бұрын
Without going into too much detail I’m currently dealing with some harmful intrusive thoughts that I’m scared of because if acted upon could possibly end up getting myself killed they started off small but they evolved into a lot more dangerous things and have been tempted to do dangerous stuff but like you said for a few days I just fight through the pain and continue with my day like the thought isn’t happening and I need to rewrite my brain to thinking that those thoughts are just thoughts I was recently diagnosed with ocd and it’s cause me to so many compulsions but they eventually got worse so in order for me to stop them completely I just have to simply,like you said,live life!
@solthetree4777 2 жыл бұрын
Omg thanks bro so helpful. Also cool frog photo
@moonlight5237 Жыл бұрын
My OCD level has recently reached to the point that I keep a deep breath until something positive pops up in my mind and that's definitely hurting! Tnx for your informative video! I'm struggling hard ! Wish me luck !
@keepgoing5177 Жыл бұрын
I wish you all the luck in the world 🧡
@vladimirgeorgiev5462 2 жыл бұрын
Great video man ! Very helpfull ! I am having intrusive thoughts for more than a month now and it feels pretty scary !
@ocdandanxiety 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@saanzarahmed8343 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t tell u how good I felt after watching this video 😭.! God bless you my friend
@ocdandanxiety 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@sanjanachandrashekar9136 Ай бұрын
Incredible video. Thank you!
@siavash8246 2 ай бұрын
bro u saving lives, greetings from iran!
@IceveinsProductions Жыл бұрын
You offer the best OCD advice I've seen from anyone on KZfaq hands down. Bravo.
@eliadube9672 Жыл бұрын
I seriously thought that I was becoming a crazy person. It's really nice to know that I'm just having thoughts and not creating fcats
@rohithbharathi3664 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your videos. Thank you sooo much
@Rick-to8tq Жыл бұрын
One of the most important videos ive ever watched
@ashtrix Жыл бұрын
Soooo much easier said than done!!
@mr._beerbear2855 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for being a month late but, this video was great despite what some may think is a simplistic answer. Many do what we believe handles a mental issue, though sometimes ironically places us in the opposite direction. Sometimes the solution is simple, and you surely helped. Thanks Nathan!!
@ItsMartianGirl 6 ай бұрын
This helped me so much, thank you ! 💕
@simranpathak-vb8nl Жыл бұрын
a loved one once called me characterless whom i trust more than myself then doing some silly things which really made me feel m a donkey they are just continously trying to test me if m actually good for them but it putted me in self doubts and i felt so scared of my ownself thnks alot man your video helped me alot i was having a right approch to fesolve this issue even before your video but u made me more confident 😊😊
@UpayanM Жыл бұрын
This is incredibly helpful!
@johnnymanning4920 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is really a great video 👍
@anirozai Жыл бұрын
Just found this channel a few days ago and I just wanted to say thank you ❤️. I’m a senior in hs right now and recently experienced my biggest ocd flare up yet and your channel has been doing me good. Thank you thank you thank you
@Savitar.2020 2 ай бұрын
I'm a senior in HS this year, my ocd intrusive thoughts kicked in hard a couple of days ago. They're awful and I refuse to tell anyone about them. I honestly don't know what to do.
@braydencasillas8973 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man I kept having this thought of me when overdosing on drugs and it’s one of my worst fears even though I’ve never done drugs and never will it was a thought / a voice in my head that was trying to make me do them
@uniquecrafter4432 2 жыл бұрын
I really want to give u a hug. Really really want you to be my therapist. Thanks for the videos, Nate!
@ocdandanxiety 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! Glad you like them.
@catherinedubson1313 13 күн бұрын
Very helpful, thank you ❤
@riverhooson638 2 жыл бұрын
I keep getting these thoughts mostly at night sometime I would watch like a horror movie and then I would think that it would be me in that situation but it's awful to think about at night so I'm glad I saw this video cause you saved the day
@bennwates6723 Жыл бұрын
Awesome bro !!
@AlexHristo 4 ай бұрын
Thoughts are not facts
@lemonstraws7940 Жыл бұрын
You are amazing you help so much!
@Smosh3dog 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video it makes me feel better and I think its the best method suggested for me I appreciate you for your help.
@sylviawilson5162 2 жыл бұрын
Thanking you for this video.
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