Intrusive Thoughts - Don't click on the thought
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2022
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What kind of thoughts do you have?
Some of my thoughts are pushing me to get certain information again because I’m afraid I lost the physical and digital info.
Magical thinking OCD.
Last year I got into law of attraction teaching and started manifesting things that I wanted in my life , few weeks ago I was affirming/ visualizing when a negative visual came I tried to stop it by force ....thus it became intrusive......now I rarely get them and if they come I do exactly what you talked about in video
I acknowledge it
I welcome it by saying" thoughts are just thoughts it's a sign that my brain is working fine"
😂
And it goes away without doing any harm or ruining my mood .....
...intrusive, lol
HOCD
This analogy of intrusive thoughts being like click bait/ads is brilliant and an easy way to remember how to deal with those thoughts when they come craving your attention! Appreciate so much what you are doing/sharing to help mental health sufferers 🙏
ive been having the worst intrusive thoughts just ruining me entirely the past 2 months and this is very good thank you
I'm on the exact same situation :( It makes me feel so hopeless how it's so easy for one of those thoughts to come and ruin everything
@@LightblueStar27same here. I got into a loop of telling someone all my intrusive thoughts for that short moment of relief but now know that if you do that it only gets worse/more with time :(
@@Yuri_The_Catsame here you really feel like it’s a loop and you ask yourself how you used to live before this all started so when you compare that you see that you just got into a loop and vicious cycle of intrusive thoughts 🥲
This is simply one of the best things I've ever heard regarding this topic. Thank you so much for helping the silent OCD sufferers of the world.
When the thought or fear comes, it urges me to do compulsions. And of course, I gain some temporary relief. And of course, it comes back. But there is a moment I realize the fear or thought is so unrealistic, so silly. And at that moment I am a very normal person. Why is that possible, Nate-wise?
Sometimes logic kicks in and actually works, but not for every long. It seems most have that part that knows something isn't logical, but they do it anyway.
My compulsions are mental,i try to just keep thinking of the thoughts instead of automatically trying to delete them mentally its hard though but trying
I think you are new then. Dont apply any logic for temporary relief dont argue or disprove the thought even if its feel unrealistic dont engage with the thought and do mental compusions.just let the thought go itself from your mind. logic will only make it worse.
Are you feeling better or do you still have them?
@i don't use this account but do they still bother you or have you stopped getting bothered by them?
This man is saving my life and understands me more than my therapist does
honestly same i always go back to his videos when it comes up lol
i’ve started NOCD therapy and i’ve conquered the bottom tier of my hierarchy!! i can read articles about coming out or figuring out your sexuality while in a relationship and yes i get anxiety, but it’s not as scary! you’re so right, the new intrusive thought feels like a pop up ad that feels like “THIS IS IT, FIGURE IT OUT NOW!!!”. but the response prevention gets easier by just answering with maybe, maybe not!
Yeah same I can do more things. Yes it may be scary and it’s not as bad as one thinks. Nothing may or may not happened. Keep moving forward
What is NOCD therapy? I was recently diagnosed and I struggle with intrusive thoughts so often
This is a really helpful analogy isn't it! Seems to fully fit the ocd experience!
I'm glad you liked it! Thanks os much!
It’s hard not to click on the ad
God bless you for this video, you don't know how just how badly I needed to hear this I was in the middle of sorting of a mental breakdown caused by something that triggered my OCD to unleash in it's full force and I'm going through a phase where I'm having these episodes of OCD induced emergencies that deplete me of all motivation and a lot of energy to continue with life. I'm not suicidal though just going through a lot, still though this helped me so very much. Not fully unfortunately still kind of feeling on the edge but it's considerably better ❤
genuinely thank you. this is an attitude I really don't see about these thoughts. this has helped me so much.
SUCH a good analogy! Shows the difference between thought-blocking (adblocker) and practicing ERP (seeing the ad, and choosing not to engage). Thanks so much 😄
This was absolutely wonderful for me. I really appreciate the comparison of a thought being an ad, that's really nice.
Excellent analogy! Super helpful to consider things this way.
I am so thankful for your valuable videos, they are a life saver !!
Wow, this is going to change my life. Thank you 🙏🏽
Such a great video Nathan, thank you!
I never had a word for the intrusive thoughts that started about 9 years ago. Watching this made me not feel so alone or crazy. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this. I'm sure countless other people must be feeling really grateful for your help, including me. 🙂
Thanks for supporting us Mr.
U are great
I needed this, today I found myself clicking every ad and trying to correct and the more I did that the more anxiety I felt. Thank you I’ll try to not do compulsions
The "trying to correct" is what really makes it horrible for me. So exhausting and confusing.
@@jamlaw you’re not alone, stay strong 💪🏼 everything will be well
Did it get better for you?
I try to justify myself everytime. I worship my thoughts. It feels so real to me. I can't control myself of answering my thoughts. I find myself so helpless... It gets so exhausting and fearful this way that my body starts shivering out of fear of these thoughts.
You're such a helpful person its a Blessing to have you around thanks.
Literally the only reason I go back to an intrusive thought is because I don’t wanna leave off on a bad thought. It’s like I have this sense of security knowing I didn’t leave off badly or let that thought win. Example: if I have an image in my mind of me stabbing someone’s hand with a knife I have to counteract that thought with me thinking of a clean unharmed hand and me rubbing it gently or pouring clear water over it ( It symbolizes purity for me) so that I can move on knowing I left off good. Or with the hand unharmed. Because it’s not who I am and I don’t ever wish to do that ever. Its such a strange thing honestly.
But It's Hard Because Everytime Intrusive Thoughts Come We Have To Counterattack .
Hey mate I am going through a horrific situation in my life I have thoughts coming in my head like I am harming myself Example : I am punching my nose to broken it or I am or I pricked needle in my eye and these thoughts are keep repeating in my mind all day I don't know what to do i am fully depressed and tired of my life because of this
@@Sadik-uc85kI hope you’re doing better bro. Therapy can help. It’s normal though, we’re just humans. But we’re strong . And give it to God🙏
I tried this, did not help, it's more of a compulsion and develops a hard to get rid off habbit, what helped me though is what the dude in the video said + good sleep + phisical activities / sport. Not sure if this would work for everyone but I hope it helps.
I can feel you. Some times i get this feeling and it is really weird.
Thanks so much for your videos. Your work is helping me deal with the constant intrusive thoughts and ocd caused by benzodiazepine cessation. My brain is less sticky from using your methods. You have no idea how thankful I am for you❤
Anyone else compulsively go down the rabbit hole?
I've been going down the rabbit hole for about 3 years now cuz i had no idea how to stop it. It has ruined my early teenage years
@@belksagaoglu4677 I feel you most of my life has been rabbit holes… trying keto now bc new studies has it healing a lot of bipolar and schizophrenics and the mechanisms in theory should work for other disorders, take a look if you’re interested, im 6 days in, OCD mildly improved but the transition is tough , should resolve in a few weeks is what I head
@@belksagaoglu4677 no bro me too i have been going the same hole since 4 years now and its so draining
@@belksagaoglu4677 honestly you cant just stop it..saying bcuz trying to stop them makes the thoughts stronger just let them be
Yes working on getting out of the rabbit hole
The best explanation for the intrusive thought. Thank you so much for it bro.
This is amazing, thank you!
Exactly what i’m currently working on with my therapist. Thanks for the extra help❤
This is, hands down, one of the best videos I have ever found on this topic.
This is going to change my life. New subscriber. ❤
EXCELLENT analogy!!!
I will never be able to thank you enough for this information 🙏🏽
I’ve been struggling a lot lately with intrusive thoughts, and watching your videos when it can be a lot always helps me a lot. Love your content. Thank you so so much❤️
Thank you so much, your videos are very helpful. I've been completely drained lately from trying to control & push out highly repetitive intrusive thoughts.
Definitely need to change the way I react/respond to these intrusive thoughts - 're train' my brain.
This metaphor and video gave me my life back. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
this video automatically started playing after another video and oh my gosh it’s exactly what I needed to hear… in your example “ads” you gave my exact intrusive thought and I’ve never heard anyone acknowledge it before. I used to spend hours on Reddit which was full of those types of “ads” (just posts on that topic) and I would spend hours going through them and feeding into those questions making me believe them more and more. Now I worry that I truly do believe them, even though I don’t want to. I have since deleted Reddit but now instead of indulging in the questions, I indulge in finding answers. And while it’s not as stressful as having the questions on my mind 24/7, now if I hear someone question my thought I go back to square one and have to find reassurance all over again. One thing is for sure, your channel has encouraged me to atleast consider therapy again.
Thank you for your videos! You're really helping me through my journey.
Thank you so much .You helped me tremendously on my journey with OCD.
This video was so helpful! And funny! The part about the anxiety made me laugh out loud for the first time in a long while 😂
Thank you! Every time my OCD kicks in, I go to your channel and yeah I always find one that helps.
You literally changed me and my way of seeing life! Thanks a lot😭❤️
Thank you for making this video 👍
This is incredibly helpful thank you
Thank you so much for this video ❤️❤️❤️
Great video again!! Thank you 😊
Thank you for what you are doing ❤
Love this! Thanks 🙂
This video is gold.
Thanks for posting!
This is great! Thanks!
I really like this! Thanks!
Brilliant! Thanks!
I really liked this comparison 😮 I hope it works a lil bit for me to stop my intrusive ocd thoughts
Finally, as a non english native speaker, and i seek a lot of this kind of contents, tearing up how someone know exactly what ive been facing for many years. Remember that we're not facing alone in dealing with intrusive thoughts, and there are resources and support available to help us as this channel or our therapist. Thanks a lot
I've lived with OCD all my life it was the normal for me until I got anxiety disorder and it got worst thanks to you Ik it's actually treatable thank you keep up with the videos I'm learning Nd taking tips
It's totally treatable! keep up the good work!
This is actually helpful.
Thus man is a survivor of ones life. He is telling everything true and perfectly. He is our doctor and wants us to be healthy in our life. He is too good at explaining everything related to overthing and repititive thoughts. He should get a lot of views and subscribers as he is providing us the best advices that we get when meet a doctor. He is good at explaining everything. I like his analysis over this attentive topic. He should keep uploading videos like that. May he get millions of views as he is providing the best information about this serious issue.
Thank you for those videos ❤️
Recognize and return to your intention is a saying that has helped me
Welcome and accept the intrusive thought and devalue it
Great video and will watch again
Brilliant analogy modern analogy. 👏🏻
I have ocd from i was 4 yrs but now i can live with it normaly thank you for you videos it really helps me more then my therapy like fr
THIS MAN SAVED MY LIFE FROM SUICIDAL INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS 2 YEARS FROM.NOW!!!!God bless this brother I listen to him,and followed his advice❤❤❤
Great video - thank you.
Hey! thanks for this and i feel blessed seeing the video this early. Either ads or regular content can do this just like when u open youtube home and you get unnecessary interest in some video and excessively open video and boom OCD comes in for me again.
Your content content been so help on my OCD, getting better so fast.
Thanks so much for the kind words!
i love you
you are helping me to recover from my ocd
Seriously, BEST Analogy! Thank You! Very Helpful
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much!
This is such a good analogy, thank you 🙏🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Intrusive thoughts, along with the anxiety, distress, and my caving into it all, have more or less brought my life to a screeching halt. I've been stuck. I try to shoo them away, argue with them, but I just end up mentally tiring myself out (before inevitably giving in to them!)
I've also tried simply ignoring them but these feelings, this distress and anxiety, it's too much. They hit in places that I care and worry about the most and the distress I feel makes me cave and give in to whatever these intrusive thoughts are demanding.
How can I ignore these things if I am so weak-willed?
For what it's worth, I'm grateful that you put out these videos to help folks like me. Going off of the comments, it looks like a lot of people benefit from your content. I'm happy for them.
I like it I have bad intrusive thoughts about health and my kids but I'll try doing this what you said
Thank you for your help. Mine are so distressing, and they try to make me believe them.
This video made me laugh, thank you! Very helpful.
If you only knew how much your videos ( especially this one ) have helped me for the last few weeks..I’ve begun to not click on these thoughts and I’m even learning to challenge my thoughts and uncomfortable sensations through exposure..the intrusive thoughts as well as the panic attack are gradually becoming less and less everyday…even if they come they go very quickly with less lasting impact…they no longer stick to my mind like they used to.
Again thank you for this brilliant analogy! 👌🏼
Great job
Thanks for the video 🇬🇧🙏👌👏
You always come up with the best analogies. Well done.
Thanks so much my friend!
Incredible analogy!!
Thanks so much Chad! It's great to see you!
This is one of the best and most relatable analogies :)
I appreciate it! It made a lot of sense to me!
U know nathan ! Thanku so much i got some really useful insight for it . Lately i have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder but i knew i had these symptoms of mental compulsions and then asking my partner for reassurance but then they said i do not have ocd!
I got really confused and in denial .
Now my partner thinks i do not have ocd but he doesn't understand how i feel similar to regarding whatever u explained in the video .
So , now i just noticed that the fact that my partner doesn't accept that i have ocd thoughts
Has become ny trigger . So , our conversation revolves around me trying to proove him rather than actually benefitting from any video !
Even right now , its so hard not to send him this .
I admit I gave in to my thought yesterday, and today, I thought my beliefs had solidified enough so I don’t get affected but nope, I have now loosened the rubber band. When I noticed it starts getting emotional and not rational I knew it was time to stop. Don’t click on the ad!
I was in this place for far too long, now I just don't care thank you so much great advice God bless 🙏 ❤
Wow this is all so relatable.
Thank you, Nate
I can honestly say that your channel helps me understand what I have.
Thanks so much Cryst! I'm glad it was helpful.
@@ocdandanxiety Can I ask you an OCD question?
Needed this
Thank you. 🙏🏻
This was a very helpful video thanks I always try my best to like be mindful and not listen to all those negative and intrusive thoughts that pop in but at the same time it feels like my mind is heavy with sth like there is sth even when there are no thoughts which kind of makes me uncomfortable but I’m trying to practice that
This really helping me thank you I’m still stugling but I can do this
Thank you Sir Very much Appreciated ☺️
You are f awesome. tnx bro
This is useful advise for people with GAD too.
Great video.
OCD affects almost every part of my life :). It gots me even when i don't notice. I "have to" click on a link that I don't really care or in games I must turn or around 360° without no reason. This is the funny part of it, intrusive thought though makes or could make my life a living hell, but I fight with the demon with choose to no fight with it.
I appreciate this video
Thank u so much❤
Thank you for this.These thoughts make me feel like I have a mind ache😢when it's all just fake.
Thank you sir ❤️
thank you so much
It's a nice metaphor, i like this 😁👍
Thank you, Nathan. I’ve been having an episode of horrible anxiety the past few weeks and had the worst intrusive thought about my child and it killed me emotionally. Here I am still dealing with it almost 2 weeks later. I’m trying not to over analyze it anymore but it’s so hard because it’s opposite of who I am as a parent and person. It’s truly horrible but this video helps.
You're not alone ❤ try the 7 11 breathing method
Intrusive thoughts always portray the complete opposite of who you really are. They may feel horrible, but always try to remember that they NEVER define you.
@@kadezoid I try to remember this. I did ok with medication for a couple of months but came off 2 months ago. My OCD, anxiety and panic have been horrendous and have taken on a new theme. I feel mentally broken because all of them are about my child. I’m to the point where I fear and become anxious and potential thoughts
@@user-jz5tm8hg5x I understand the extreme emotion and uncertainty that comes with OCD, and anxiety. You aren't alone on this, I can assure you of that. I had an episode of it only a few days ago. I've found that the more you care about something, the more OCD targets it.
"but you're cool as a cucumber" 😄 great video! love the analogy! 👏
Thank you bro 🎉 i am suffering from it but i know how to cope up with it
Thank you man