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Obsessive thoughts

codymama
codymama
I have been dealing with hit and run O.C.D. for most of my life. What happens is I pass some one walking on the side of the road I get pass them but then I think I hit them. I just swithed medicine and I have been thought free for most of the time and I do not know what to do. I am almost missing them. How do I enjoy the times when I do not have thoughts? Anyone have any ideas.
Becky
QuinC
QuinC
Just try to relax.....if you really need to think of stuff start planning things that you can do later or find hobby that can fill your mind for a period of time. Im not much of any help but just a thought.
naturegirl65
naturegirl65
I have heard of others who have had the similar ocd thoughts of hit and run. And I know it can cause tremendous anguish and anxiety.

I would try and enjoy the freedom of not having these thoughts, try and replace that old thought that you 'almost miss' with a new thoughts or activity. You just get creative.
Pretty much what QuincC said. I think that would be a good start.

I can imagine that having your brain think one way and then it no longer does, probably can set you off guard, ..it's like you have some free time now to think new things.... but I would just try and enjoy it, all this time the whole point of trying the medications is to help you rid yourself of the OCD, and now you have success, I would see it as a gift. I would make the most of this gift.. I hope you continue to do really well.

All the best to you.