Published on 12, July, 2020
I have OCD traits, along with my Autism, and have had intrusive thoughts. It culminated today, whenever I was angry at losing my Card Reader for my online banking. (I ordered a new one online) Then, I had to deal with more bureaucratic hurdles to jump - to request death certificates for a brother and a sister of my granddad.
Anyone else deal with inrtusive thoughts?
I do have intrusive thoughts more so in the last 2 years but now i have it under control. By using the principle of changing my focus. So say you are spirallying with your intrusive thoughts.
Have a list of things you can do such as
1) read a book for 30mins if this doesn't work go to 2
2) run for 30mins if this doesn't work go to 3
3) hit the bag for 30mins if this doesn't work go to 4
4) go for a long walk if this doesn't work go to 3
it can be anything this will vary from person to person if you are at work try think of plans to do something like a trip you must remain positive or at the very least neutral.
What's the bag?