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OCD and scared of being alone after dark
Since childhood i had this uncontrollable action to do everything in even numbers, for example if im walking and my foot touches something, i try to touch it again in the same way again to make it an even number or for example if im taking rice or dal on my plate, ive to take the scoops in even numbers. These are only the small things. But it is now increasing with each passing day and i feel that if i dont do it in even numbers, something bad will happen to me. During the Lockdown I've been living alone for 5 months now and I've started feeling a bit scared and frightened specially after dark and i feel that if i dont do everything in even numbers, something bad will happen.
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I would advise you to visit a counselling psychologist for a few therapy session to get the adequate and appropriate help in time. You can also try homeopathic medicines for the above mentioned situation to get cured.
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Myths and misconceptions about particular thing, activity. And it automatically sends negative thoughts and these thoughts disturbs you. So you have to challenge your myth that if you are not doing the habit self talk urself that some good things going happen. This might help you with practice.
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Dear user, it is Obsessive compulsive Disorder (OCD). In OCD a patient is having multiple themes, one of the themes u r having is counting followed by Magical thinking. Obsession is when an idea , thought Or image intrudes into ur mind repetitively, followed  by anxiety, which leads to compulsion. compulsion is repetitive behaviours Or mental acts which a person did in order to decrease the anxiety developed by obsession. We can't stop obsession for coming, it is automatic and involuntary,  but we can stop compulsion, as they are voluntary. For ur betterment, I suggest u to take an appointment for me, so that i can help u from this Disorder.
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Stop ur compulsive behaviours...
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Oh thats magical thinking a kind of thinking error read about cognitive distortions It could be OBSESSIVE compulsive disorder too Need to screen Consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counseling online All the best :)
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Here are a few suggestions that could be helpful : Kindly read what follows : The nature of the mind, which in simple terms we experience as thoughts, is such that, it will keep shifting its focus from one object/topic/event to another. Today the mind might be fixated on something. Tomorrow it could be another topic/event/person. The first step towards mental health is to become aware of your thoughts. Learning to be an observer of your thoughts, learning to observe them from a distance like clouds passing in the sky. Just like how the clothes you are wearing right now are yours, but not you, thoughts that you experience from time to time are yours, but not you. The next step is knowing that you have the power to choose which thought you wish to focus on and act on and exercising that power. With practice, you will have better mastery over this process. When you repeatedly focus on a thought, say, a thought which is threatening or disturbing by nature and identify with it, believing it to be true, the corresponding emotion rises in your brain. It overpowers your capability to think rationally. The cycle repeats and hence you feel imprisoned by your own thoughts and emotions. As mentioned above, with practice, you will learn to focus and entertain only those thoughts that are healthy enough to be acted upon. Usually when we experience disturbing, anxiety provoking thoughts, we may tend to fight, resist or control them. Again, fighting a thought is like fighting a shadow. You can see it, but it's not real. Fighting a thought or emotion only gives it more power. Say, for instance, when someone asks you not to think of a pink elephant, the first thought that invariably comes to you is that of a pink elephant. Instead, what we can do is, learning to be an observer of such thoughts ( that are only based on past experiences and hence are no longer true or relevant today or do not serve your highest good ) and not identify with them or act on them. Whenever you feel overwhelmed by thoughts, try bringing your focus back to your breath. Here is a breathing exercise that could help you : You may do this in the night too once you have finished with your tasks for the day : Inhale slowly to a count of four - hold your breath to a count of four - exhale slowly to a count of eight. Repeat this ten times. You may do this also in the morning before you begin your daily routine. Gently massage the back of your neck and the base of the skull when you lie down to rest. Whatever you feed your mind through your sense organs have an impact on your psychological and emotional well being. Be conscious of this. Take care of the content you feed your mind - the kind of books you read, the websites you visit, the kind of music you listen to, the kind of food you eat, the kind of company you keep ( "You are an average of five people you spend most of your time with" ) Our attitude towards life in general and things in particular is based on our Beliefs - what we believe to be true about ourselves and the world. What are your core beliefs about yourself and the world? Try writing them down and examine the validity of these beliefs. Some of them may be limiting and negative in nature because of the kind of feedback you received while growing up - at home, in school, from your classmates, friends, relatives, etc. But once you are aware of them, you shed light on them,examine their truth, they can no longer manipulate your behavior or actions. As your beliefs change, your attitude changes, and words, actions and behavior follow. One of the definitions of stress is the thought(s) or the belief that you don't have the capability and the resources to address, to deal with, to successfully overcome the challenge(s) that is right in front of you now. Consider the components of this equation - On one end you have the object that induces this belief in you ( it might be a person/event/situation ). Reflect on the possible sources of stress for you. Is there anything you can do to change this side of the equation? On the other end, you have your resources to tackle it - reflect on whether you have done all you can to prepare for it/address it/ do justice to it. Please set aside time for exercise daily and make sure you eat healthy every time. Our challenges that seem to threaten our very existence are the ones that serve as fuel for our evolution. Here are a few links that could be helpful : https://fit.practo.com/#!/content/41615 https://fit.practo.com/#!/content/41642 https://fit.practo.com/#!/content/41716 https://fit.practo.com/#!/content/41742 https://fit.practo.com/#!/content/41639 Step One https://fit.practo.com/#!/content/41640 Step Two https://fit.practo.com/#!/content/41641 Step Three https://fit.practo.com/#!/content/41645 Step Four Take care.
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Nothing to worry my friend.. Most of us get scared in dark. It's completely ok.. Don't get panic.. Staying alone is not advisable.. At least for now. Numbers even odd also not a big problem..  I can help you out.. This can be easily solved.. contact me for personal in depth sessions.. Good luck..
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try to be with friends and family.  plan and have more time being with them..
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