I think I have OCD , have instrusive thoughts about someone

Even I try not to think about someone that I want to be close too but I can’t … I feel empty and hopelessness and it has always been like this … do I have OCD ?

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i have the same problem but its for the ppl i hate.
i just kept running every day until it got better.
u can journal, as ask urself why u kept thinking of the person. keep asking why after why to break it down to more easily solvable bites, then solve from there. i will ask chatgpt. u can ask ur therapists if u r seeing one.
ask urself, is this productive n is it affecting u from reaching ur goals.
go out and chat w ppl or do activities, my ruminations come when im alone in my room n the thoughts come. open to hike w u if u r open to it.

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Hi @Semimellow

Thank you for writing in and sharing your experience. I agree that obsessive thoughts can be challenging to manage. Such thoughts could be recurring, hard to dismiss and may result in feelings of anxiety, emptiness, hopelessness, or uncertainty.

I recommend you approach a mental health professional for evaluation and guidance if you are finding these thoughts are occurring often and impacting your daily life adversely.

Do also consider to
-Keep a thought journal. Record your thoughts, emotions, and triggers to better understand your patterns.
-Practice self-compassion. Treat yourself with kindness and understanding, acknowledging that these thoughts don’t define your worth.

Please know that you are not alone in this struggle. With the right support and guidance, you can learn to manage these obsessive thoughts and cultivate a more peaceful mind.:heart:

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Thank you @CaringBee for your advice…

I feel my doctor not that helpful, when I try to tell him something he just said y continue ear this medication it make you feel better . What I need is a listening ear

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Dear @Semimellow

Yes, that sounds deeply frustrating to feel like your doctor isn’t listening or engaging with what you’re saying. You are not alone in wanting to feel heard, it’s only human of us to want this feeling of being understood.

I especially agree it is important to feel heard when it comes to your health.

May I suggest it would help to be really clear when speaking to the doctor about how you’re feeling—by expressing to your doctor that you need more than just a prescription, but a chance to talk through your concerns. If that doesn’t improve things, you might want to consider finding someone who’s more receptive to a deeper conversation. You deserve to be listened to and given the opportunity to communicate your concerns. :heart:

@Semimellow Have you considered counselling together with medication (e.g., pharmacotherapy)? I know of friends who first started off with medications for symptom management as a “quick fix” as their symptoms were quite severe and affecting their daily functioning (e.g., unable to go school or hold on to a job). Over time, after they have started feeling better and their conditions are more stabalised, they have consulted with their doctor to eventually lower their dosage of medication while learning other forms of management skills from a counsellor.

For your case, since you have mentioned wanting to have a listening ear, would you consider speaking with a counsellor while taking medication? You can use the service wayfinder tool to find an affordable community support near you: mindline.sg | Free Mental Health Resources & Mindfulness Tools in Singapore