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Physical Illness and OCD - how once can impact the other and what to do. http://daringgreatlywithocd.com/2020/10/20/physical-illness-and-ocd/
For the last week, I've had a nasty virus/cold-type thing. No, I don't have Covid and for that I am truly grateful. Amazingly, here in New Zealand, there is virtually no current community transmission.
Being physically ill, apart from the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M.E., reminds me how much any extra toll on the body can exacerbate OCD symptoms. I felt, too, that the more tired I became, the more the invasive thoughts would push their way into my head.
The thing that helped me was to remember that I can't make dinner let alone tackle OCD, so I've done my best to 'shelve' it. If it's that important, it can wait until I am well. Chances are, as often is the case with delaying or practicing ERP, they may not be a problem anyway.
I really can not overstate the incredible difference ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) has had on me. Once upon a time, any extra stress would have been curtains for me.
If you have OCD and you have any extra money (even if you have to Crowfund), try your best to find a good ERP practitioner. Mine saved at least my quality of life.
Love to you in these mad times.
Love to you in these mad times.
This thread can be read here: http://daringgreatlywithocd.com/2020/10/20/physical-illness-and-ocd/
