Originally Posted by
finding_reason
Wow - I really dont think that you have to be so rude for one thing. I simply asked out of politeness in hopes of hearing what your hopes for the thread were and providing a platform for other members to respond too.
The reason why I said the statement about intrusive thoughts and OCD not being connected is that sometimes there can be other reasons for intrusive thinking that is not connected to OCD. I am well aware of what intrusive thoughts are; I experience them on a daily basis and have for a very long time but I do not have OCD...everyone has different experiences.
The reason why I asked you what you were hoping for is that you didn`t ask for anything in your initial post. Yes, RYL is a support based site but people cannot read your mind so inside of assuming what you want it can be helpful particularly in long posts like what you have created (that can be viewed as venting especially since most of it wasn`t your words) - to ask for something in particular such as support, experiences, hugs etc.
There is a thread somewhere in the forum that I can`t find, but perhaps someone else can link it to you about maximising your chances of getting replies....and on that is being clear and concise about what you want from members.
As I have said above, I do not have OCD but am plagued by relentless intrusive thoughts and trauma based memories and flashbacks that can get in the way of my daily functioning. I found it useful to incorporate a healthy output for my thoughts and emotions - which for me flucutates between journal writing and singing. I also have found intensive therapy to be of utmost importance to my healing and recovery process. During times of stress, I tend to have an increased incidence of intrusive thinking that can dramatically intrude upon my day to day tasks that I have started scheduling `ruminating time` as an outlet that allows for those thoughts to have space and air time but not to monopolise my existence.