OCD on Yik Yak | Does anyone have any advice on getting rid of intrusive thoughts? For years I’ve had these thoughts and now dreams of romantically interacting with my cousin. It’s absolutely disgusting and I’m ashamed of myself but no matter what it won’t go away.

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OCD 6w

Does anyone have any advice on getting rid of intrusive thoughts? For years I’ve had these thoughts and now dreams of romantically interacting with my cousin. It’s absolutely disgusting and I’m ashamed of myself but no matter what it won’t go away.

Anonymous 6w

You can’t get rid of thoughts, you can only deal with them better

Anonymous 6w

oh my god I have these too- for TWO damn cousins. for a few years around middle school I didn’t even want to interact with either of them. I knew they weren’t thoughts I wanted but they just kept coming back no matter how hard I tried to stop to the point I felt like a monster. it’s easier now because I know I don’t want that but they’re still awful thoughts that make me feel awful.

Anonymous 1w

Trying to actively get rid of the thoughts will only make them worse. You can practice thought defusion like saying to yourself “huh that’s an interesting thought.” You can use dialectic statements too. “I have this thought AND I will continue engaging in activities.” Important thing to remember is that you have no control over your feelings and thoughts. You can only control how you respond. Hope this helps

Anonymous

#1 6w

That’s true. I’ll rephrase then; any tips on dealing with them?

Anonymous

OP 6w

ACT worked for me. ERP helped the compulsions

Anonymous

#2 6w

tldr i’m sorry you struggle with this too. they are our thoughts but they don’t reflect our wants. we are not disgusting for having brains that cause intrusive, unwanted thoughts

Anonymous

#2 5w

Yeah, I’m pretty much the same. It’s something I know I don’t want but can’t get rid of. Just gonna have to live with it