When my OCD gets bad, there's a song I like to listen to. It's called "Find Your One Way", and it comes from a game called Guilty Gear Strive. There's a lyric near the end of the song that really resonates with me: "Listen to your heart, not the voice in your head."
Your words did, dear friend Mr.Nate Recently i lost my account that i had for 3 years in a multiplayer kids game called Roblox and now i got over it i didn't really lose it just having problems logging it but EVEN IF i can still make a new one and add my old friends back and be happy Thanks :)
Just wanted to stop by and say thanks for what you do. I used to watch your videos roughly a year ago or so and they helped me a lot and made me feel heard and that I'm safe and there is no need to be afraid of all the uncomfortable thoughts. I haven't watched your videos for a long time now because they were one reason that got me feeling a lot better and I don't feel like I need to watch them anymore. Just wanted to say that what you do, have real positive affect on people and thank you for that :)
@@kaleycarver8585a thought has no meaning unless you give it meaning. Everyone experiences intrusive weird thoughts but they just react like”hm that was weird” and move on. Unconsciously accepting it as a random misfire. W ocd you have to work to accept it and not give it energy and it eventually goes away. It gives you uncomfortable and anxiety bc you don’t like the thought or fear what might happen if that thought came true so odds are if you accept the thought it won’t bother you anymore bc it’s just a thought. Convoluted, I know. But it does work. I struggled w harm ocd for 2 years nearly everyday until I found out it was OCD. Imagine every day fearing you’ll snap and hurt someone and getting panic attacks and feeling like you’re going crazy bc you don’t wanna do the thing and keep trying to explain to yourself that thought isn’t real but questioning why you would even think that. And fighting w yourself to the point of crippling anxiety. I barely ever left my place. But, last week I didn’t struggle at all. And tonight I might have a flare up. Idk. But these tools work. I promise.
@@kaleycarver8585agreeing is allowing those thoughts to exist and believing the negatives they provide, such as “something bad will happen if i don’t do this”. but accepting is knowing those thoughts exist, knowing they’ll continue to exist and not letting them control you, accepting that they will continue to exist wether you give into compulsions or not. accepting that they’ll make you uncomfortable, but that’s all they can really do. the feeling of discomfort can’t last forever.
Your video always bring smile on my face and keep me motivated.. my fear of future is actually a hindrance in my way this video amplify my confidence. U deserve billions of subscribers. Every one who come on this channel to seek help may Allah bless u all and give u speedy recovery from this monster ocd and anxiety
👏Brilliant, I love ❤️ all the beautiful transitions, the words at the bottom. Editing is at par with the content! I love how you've leveled up in the youtube game. I'm truly so proud of you Mr.Nate. I'm a subscriber since 2019 and you've really saved me so many times. I could never afford therapy in my country nor are there any well informed therapists here that i could go to but I'm so grateful for all your precious knowledge and dedication towards the subject. Your voice itself instills a feeling of calm in my body, all those years of crippling anxiety and panic attacks....I still get them but definitely it all gets better. Back then to now, through all these videos so many things would change but that tenderness remains the same. Thank you for being you, for being gentle with us because although I know that's the least that you could expect from a therapist, there are many out there who aren't that way. Wish you all the good. Absolutely loved the video. Happy 2024❤
I too have regrets for my past. Especially why I let 7-8 years pass before finding a therapist. But then I think that OCD is hard to face and after all everybody makes mistakes. It's part of being human. Life is not an exam you pass or fail. It's a try and error maze. Carry on!
@@ΣωτήρηςΚ-λ8π thanks for your message, yeah there's a lot of things that I know I shouldn't had done but still did it I was mental unwell, I get flashbacks from when I was really ill with OCD that can be hard to deal with, hope your coping ok with it
@@sebastiancarlile1270 Well I suppose we can stick on the mistakes we have done or focus on how we managed to leave behind the difficult days we had and created a better present. Thank you very much, I have made some progress and I hope for even more. I wish all the best.
@@ΣωτήρηςΚ-λ8π I think it be OCD brings up the past because your scared of it or dislike it, so it homes in on it but yes your right we need to focus on now unconditionally and learn from mistakes and regrets, and try enjoy what time we have
Humbly requesting more videos on conquering OCD with a chronic condition. I’m up to 2 autoimmune disorders and every time each progresses, my biggest OCD fears come true. I struggle with acceptance because the fears are now reality and I live in fear constantly.
I’ve been having so much trouble this Christmas with “what if I die, what if I have a heart attack”…. Thoughts of doom over and over its brutal! I’m living on anxiety meds atm 😢
My what ifs all revolve around my health anxiety. I’ve been lightheaded for a while, like every day! They don’t find any reason for it and say it’s anxiety. My what if’s revolve around being stuck like this and what if it means something is wrong…it keeps me from doing so many things. I’m going to need to say even if I’m scared and dizzy I’m going to go out to lunch. Even if I’m scared and dizzy I’m going to visit friends…..so hard, so scary….but I want to get better. 😢
@@RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light interesting, I eat healthy as best as possible and exercise daily, sun exposure, so I stay away from supplements. I will look into it, thank you for the info.
@stefanmolnapor910 I get my b1 from brown rice, Brussels sprouts, and asparagus I don't take any supplements either, my daughter doesn't get enough b1 but I've noticed since giving it to her she can take charge of OCD a little better. I've heard TMS really good, even doing something weird like looking side to side for a while helps.
Same here mate i hope you're a okay and wishing you a healthy recovery, what if i told you that ocd caused me some huge damage not to make you worried or anything i am fine i meant huge damage in my emotions but like Mr.Nate said, ocd and anxiety has no REAL proof that this thought is true, ONLY take it seriously once you see REAL threat or physical danger i hope i explained it in the best way possible, goodluck mate :D
Try taking vitamin b1, also do biofeedback and get your whole body in the sun, hypnotherapy can help too. My 14 yr old has it, but we embrace it and always try to keep chill about her rituals and tapping, counting etc, since taking b1 she has been able to ignore compulsions in the mornings, she takes 1000mg of b1 at night, vitamin d, iron and we are going to try biofeedback before TMS
You are absolutely amazing!! Thank you for this video and all your videos! I’d love to work with you someday so hurry up and get licensed in Florida! lol
I think this will work for more than just OCD... Something I'm facing right now is "My assignment is so late, what if the teacher doesn't even bother looking at it and all my effort goes down the drain?" But I can change this to "Even if my assignment doesn't get graded, at least I learned something from working on it."
How about even if anything happens to me on the plane that is life. Life doesn’t guarantee if something happens to me on the plane or car or crossing the road or while sleep,…I’m going to enjoy life and I can still make wise decisions to protect myself.
im dealing with breathing OCD and manual breathing. I developt also anxiety when i breath. I dont know what to do, i need help so badly. Have anyone tips. Im only existing right now. 😔
Tell yourself it's only thoughts and that they have no power. Tell yourself that even if I pay attention to my breathing, I'm in control. Also, breathing is programmed in the brain, you will breath whether you will yourself to do so or not. It's just scary thoughts that have no power, only the power you give them.
OK I don’t know if other people deal with this but I’m a super imaginative person like ever since I was little but even to this day and I’m like 17 and my OCD takes advantage of that a lot does anyone else deal with that?
If my mother says son come here my mind says who are you to call me but i dont say that to my mother but i will get anxious and depressed , due to this sometimes im afraid of speaking and start fearing i will speak offensivily & badly to everyone 😭😭 i will survive i need to
I was motivated til u said "things usually dont come to life but if they do they do u have things to solve..i have harm ocd and i thought they say u never act out on thoughts..now scared of what if
You can get the milk and start over. I know it's harsh but that's the only truly safe outcome i can think of. Don't take my word for it, I'm not the brightest. I'm also going through an OCD subtype and can't really think straight.
Hey man! I hope you read this bc my ocd and depression is getting really bad I even thought of taking my life. It’s been super hard as the thoughts won’t stop. How do I know if this will happen in my life? How do I Know if the thought is right? PLS HELP
Try taking vitamin b1, getting more sun in all your body for vitamin d, and if you can afford it go to neurotherapy also known as Biofeedback, you can use devices at home too. TMS helps too. Godbless Also lack of vitamin d makes you crazy
So let me get this straight. If you have an awful, inappropriate thought you should think something like even if I think this I’m not a horrible person? Obviously I wouldn’t do these gross things. I feel so guilty though when I thunk them. I can’t think even if I did them because I know I wouldn’t so I guess it’s like I already said, even if I this awful thought is there it doesn’t mean I’m awful.
i secretly fuond out my older sister has ocd and that she has been talking with a therapist only my mother has this info so when i fuond out how sevrely it hurt her i suddenly remembered every time she asked if she should wash her hand again or if she touches that should she wash her hand again i want to be able to help without her finding out i know about it
If my mother says son come here my mind says who are you to call me but i dont say that to my mother then i will get anxious and depressed due to this , my mind is saying lot of nonsense while someone is talking to me then i will get anxious about will i spit it out through my mouth like that 😞
Sometimes I add irrational scenarios in my mind to the theme something funny that can’t logically happen .Ocd wants you to take it seriously , stress and ruminate don’t.I had to pretend to trust myself.
Great video. I'm very thankful you do this. However, the editing is quite overwhelming. The zooms, gifs, stickers and icons, and voice changes are a little much for me. If others feel the same way please like this comment.
What words or phrases help you with your OCD?
"maybe it will!" if i just agree with it and accept that something -could- happen...most of the time it doesn't happen dude.
I say “okay ocd”
When my OCD gets bad, there's a song I like to listen to. It's called "Find Your One Way", and it comes from a game called Guilty Gear Strive. There's a lyric near the end of the song that really resonates with me: "Listen to your heart, not the voice in your head."
Your words did, dear friend Mr.Nate
Recently i lost my account that i had for 3 years in a multiplayer kids game called Roblox and now i got over it i didn't really lose it just having problems logging it but EVEN IF i can still make a new one and add my old friends back and be happy
Thanks :)
Just wanted to stop by and say thanks for what you do. I used to watch your videos roughly a year ago or so and they helped me a lot and made me feel heard and that I'm safe and there is no need to be afraid of all the uncomfortable thoughts. I haven't watched your videos for a long time now because they were one reason that got me feeling a lot better and I don't feel like I need to watch them anymore. Just wanted to say that what you do, have real positive affect on people and thank you for that :)
Man I'm so glad I found someone who specializes in OCD specifically. It's been getting to me more than usual recently so I'm glad I found you!
I think my biggest fear with agreeing with my intrusive thoughts is that if I do so for long enough, I’ll lose my identity entirely.
you are not supposted to agree but to accept
@@constantine_3080 What's the difference?
@@kaleycarver8585a thought has no meaning unless you give it meaning. Everyone experiences intrusive weird thoughts but they just react like”hm that was weird” and move on. Unconsciously accepting it as a random misfire. W ocd you have to work to accept it and not give it energy and it eventually goes away. It gives you uncomfortable and anxiety bc you don’t like the thought or fear what might happen if that thought came true so odds are if you accept the thought it won’t bother you anymore bc it’s just a thought. Convoluted, I know. But it does work. I struggled w harm ocd for 2 years nearly everyday until I found out it was OCD. Imagine every day fearing you’ll snap and hurt someone and getting panic attacks and feeling like you’re going crazy bc you don’t wanna do the thing and keep trying to explain to yourself that thought isn’t real but questioning why you would even think that. And fighting w yourself to the point of crippling anxiety. I barely ever left my place. But, last week I didn’t struggle at all. And tonight I might have a flare up. Idk. But these tools work. I promise.
@@kaleycarver8585agreeing is allowing those thoughts to exist and believing the negatives they provide, such as “something bad will happen if i don’t do this”. but accepting is knowing those thoughts exist, knowing they’ll continue to exist and not letting them control you, accepting that they will continue to exist wether you give into compulsions or not. accepting that they’ll make you uncomfortable, but that’s all they can really do. the feeling of discomfort can’t last forever.
Thank you for posting this comment. My fiance struggles with OCD, this was valuable insight!
I cannot express in words how much you help me everyday. Thanks. Keep up this great work.
Your video always bring smile on my face and keep me motivated.. my fear of future is actually a hindrance in my way this video amplify my confidence. U deserve billions of subscribers. Every one who come on this channel to seek help may Allah bless u all and give u speedy recovery from this monster ocd and anxiety
Even if people hate me, the earth will still turn :). I can overcome anything and walk my own unique path.
This is so great - we can handle a lot more than we realize!
👏Brilliant, I love ❤️ all the beautiful transitions, the words at the bottom. Editing is at par with the content! I love how you've leveled up in the youtube game. I'm truly so proud of you Mr.Nate. I'm a subscriber since 2019 and you've really saved me so many times. I could never afford therapy in my country nor are there any well informed therapists here that i could go to but I'm so grateful for all your precious knowledge and dedication towards the subject. Your voice itself instills a feeling of calm in my body, all those years of crippling anxiety and panic attacks....I still get them but definitely it all gets better. Back then to now, through all these videos so many things would change but that tenderness remains the same. Thank you for being you, for being gentle with us because although I know that's the least that you could expect from a therapist, there are many out there who aren't that way.
Wish you all the good. Absolutely loved the video. Happy 2024❤
I tell myself I'm doing really well, and it's just a OCD thought it isn't real, but what I am stuck on is regrets from the past
Not everything you did was in your control, be grateful for what you are trying to achieve today. Which is amazing🎉
I too have regrets for my past. Especially why I let 7-8 years pass before finding a therapist.
But then I think that OCD is hard to face and after all everybody makes mistakes.
It's part of being human. Life is not an exam you pass or fail. It's a try and error maze.
Carry on!
@@ΣωτήρηςΚ-λ8π thanks for your message, yeah there's a lot of things that I know I shouldn't had done but still did it I was mental unwell, I get flashbacks from when I was really ill with OCD that can be hard to deal with, hope your coping ok with it
@@sebastiancarlile1270 Well I suppose we can stick on the mistakes we have done or focus on how we managed to leave behind the difficult days we had and created a better present.
Thank you very much, I have made some progress and I hope for even more.
I wish all the best.
@@ΣωτήρηςΚ-λ8π I think it be OCD brings up the past because your scared of it or dislike it, so it homes in on it but yes your right we need to focus on now unconditionally and learn from mistakes and regrets, and try enjoy what time we have
Fair play Nate, you are brilliant. Keep em coming. You have really helped me dig myself out of a recent OCD relapse. ❤
Since how many years you are suffering from a ocd
Humbly requesting more videos on conquering OCD with a chronic condition. I’m up to 2 autoimmune disorders and every time each progresses, my biggest OCD fears come true. I struggle with acceptance because the fears are now reality and I live in fear constantly.
Even if my building collapses with me in it, I will live my life as best I can with the time I have.
I’ve been having so much trouble this Christmas with “what if I die, what if I have a heart attack”…. Thoughts of doom over and over its brutal! I’m living on anxiety meds atm 😢
Hope you had solid holidays good sir! Bless you and your family🤝🏻
Your voice is soo soothing! You’re videos help so much :)
I’ve been sharing your videos in an attempt to help others I hope that’s okay!
Could you please make a video on how to deal with death ocd, I constantly have the fear of losing someone I love.
Hey man- I found this one very helpful. Thank you! Also, big ups to you for the editing improvements! Much easier for our Gen Z brains to follow 😂
I find this very helpful even though OCD is not the poison I've been handed.
My what ifs all revolve around my health anxiety. I’ve been lightheaded for a while, like every day! They don’t find any reason for it and say it’s anxiety. My what if’s revolve around being stuck like this and what if it means something is wrong…it keeps me from doing so many things. I’m going to need to say even if I’m scared and dizzy I’m going to go out to lunch. Even if I’m scared and dizzy I’m going to visit friends…..so hard, so scary….but I want to get better. 😢
Everything will be fine ❤️
Nate is HIM ❤❤❤
Even if I return to who I was before any of this, which was completely flawed in ways I cannot comprehend, I will still move forward.
What a wonderfully encouraging message!
This was so useful today… thank you so much 🎉
Fantastic video as always. Thanks for everything you do ❤
Doc, I appreciate you and this video so much, I watched it twice! In my OCD Ninja shirt
Soooo awesome! I want to see it. Thanks for your support! 😄
Try taking vitamin b1 it's helping my daughter
@@RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light interesting, I eat healthy as best as possible and exercise daily, sun exposure, so I stay away from supplements. I will look into it, thank you for the info.
@stefanmolnapor910 I get my b1 from brown rice, Brussels sprouts, and asparagus I don't take any supplements either, my daughter doesn't get enough b1 but I've noticed since giving it to her she can take charge of OCD a little better.
I've heard TMS really good, even doing something weird like looking side to side for a while helps.
Well i dont have any words. Ocd is really messing my mental health.
Same here mate i hope you're a okay and wishing you a healthy recovery, what if i told you that ocd caused me some huge damage not to make you worried or anything i am fine i meant huge damage in my emotions but like Mr.Nate said, ocd and anxiety has no REAL proof that this thought is true, ONLY take it seriously once you see REAL threat or physical danger i hope i explained it in the best way possible, goodluck mate :D
Try taking vitamin b1, also do biofeedback and get your whole body in the sun, hypnotherapy can help too. My 14 yr old has it, but we embrace it and always try to keep chill about her rituals and tapping, counting etc, since taking b1 she has been able to ignore compulsions in the mornings, she takes 1000mg of b1 at night, vitamin d, iron and we are going to try biofeedback before TMS
Great tip I plan to use it from now on thank you .
Thank you I will try this today ❤
Excellent video!! One of your best!
Thank you.
Oh my gosh!!! Thank you!
This is really good, thank you!
I needed to hear this today, thank you
You are absolutely amazing!! Thank you for this video and all your videos! I’d love to work with you someday so hurry up and get licensed in Florida! lol
Oh wow that’s helpful great reminder
Thank you for your videos, your channel has helped me so much. p.s. also just got one of your cool shirts :)
Sooo cool! I’ll be sending you a personalized video soon if I haven’t already! Thanks for your support! 😉
I think this will work for more than just OCD... Something I'm facing right now is "My assignment is so late, what if the teacher doesn't even bother looking at it and all my effort goes down the drain?" But I can change this to "Even if my assignment doesn't get graded, at least I learned something from working on it."
🧓: "Hey there 🥷s"
At least I had a thrilling ride in that car.
Respeced sir thanks a ton for such great tip. Thanks once again😊
I love your channel with all my heart ❤
What if (lol) my ocd is death related? Like flying and the plane crashing
How about even if anything happens to me on the plane that is life. Life doesn’t guarantee if something happens to me on the plane or car or crossing the road or while sleep,…I’m going to enjoy life and I can still make wise decisions to protect myself.
@@NK78677 love that! Thank you! About to get on a flight here shortly. Appreciate your reply!!
im dealing with breathing OCD and manual breathing. I developt also anxiety when i breath. I dont know what to do, i need help so badly. Have anyone tips. Im only existing right now. 😔
Tell yourself it's only thoughts and that they have no power. Tell yourself that even if I pay attention to my breathing, I'm in control. Also, breathing is programmed in the brain, you will breath whether you will yourself to do so or not. It's just scary thoughts that have no power, only the power you give them.
OK I don’t know if other people deal with this but I’m a super imaginative person like ever since I was little but even to this day and I’m like 17 and my OCD takes advantage of that a lot does anyone else deal with that?
I love you man
Can this also work for religious related OCD?? I feel as though those fears are in a category of its own IMO
Im losing my humanity
Me too! I feel never human enough
If my mother says son come here my mind says who are you to call me but i dont say that to my mother but i will get anxious and depressed , due to this sometimes im afraid of speaking and start fearing i will speak offensivily & badly to everyone 😭😭 i will survive i need to
Another great video 👍🏼
I was motivated til u said "things usually dont come to life but if they do they do u have things to solve..i have harm ocd and i thought they say u never act out on thoughts..now scared of what if
This will help me so much thank you
So instead of what if… im supposed to say even if my baby ends up not being mine its okay? Yea no this wasnt it lol
You can get the milk and start over. I know it's harsh but that's the only truly safe outcome i can think of. Don't take my word for it, I'm not the brightest. I'm also going through an OCD subtype and can't really think straight.
Does this apply to real event OCD? If so how would you apply "even if"?
Hey man! I hope you read this bc my ocd and depression is getting really bad I even thought of taking my life. It’s been super hard as the thoughts won’t stop. How do I know if this will happen in my life? How do I Know if the thought is right? PLS HELP
Try taking vitamin b1, getting more sun in all your body for vitamin d, and if you can afford it go to neurotherapy also known as
Biofeedback, you can use devices at home too. TMS helps too.
Godbless
Also lack of vitamin d makes you crazy
Your not alone sweetheart 💖 let's push threw whatever our thoughts are now together 💓
It can better and you won't feel like this forever. Sending you love.
Thanks for this video
So let me get this straight. If you have an awful, inappropriate thought you should think something like even if I think this I’m not a horrible person? Obviously I wouldn’t do these gross things. I feel so guilty though when I thunk them. I can’t think even if I did them because I know I wouldn’t so I guess it’s like I already said, even if I this awful thought is there it doesn’t mean I’m awful.
i secretly fuond out my older sister has ocd and that she has been talking with a therapist only my mother has this info so when i fuond out how sevrely it hurt her i suddenly remembered every time she asked if she should wash her hand again or if she touches that should she wash her hand again i want to be able to help without her finding out i know about it
Sir am suffering from ocd .7years please tell me about ocd how can I overcome with ocd
If my mother says son come here my mind says who are you to call me but i dont say that to my mother then i will get anxious and depressed due to this , my mind is saying lot of nonsense while someone is talking to me then i will get anxious about will i spit it out through my mouth like that 😞
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Tq sir for the useful video
My ocd is about the past....what if this or that happened.
Sooo how could we use this with Suicide OCD
Even if I have suicidal thoughts, there are experts I can seek help from
Even if I have suicidal thoughts it doesn’t mean I will ever act in them
my question exactly!
and what should you say at pocd or Harm ocd these 2 words don't help me😢
Sometimes I add irrational scenarios in my mind to the theme something funny that can’t logically happen .Ocd wants you to take it seriously , stress and ruminate
don’t.I had to pretend to trust myself.
Even if I have these thoughts it doesn’t mean I am awful because I won’t act upon them.
Great video. I'm very thankful you do this. However, the editing is quite overwhelming. The zooms, gifs, stickers and icons, and voice changes are a little much for me. If others feel the same way please like this comment.
What if...i lose my mind. Is there even an "even if" there? :(
Even if something I don’t like happens, things that I like can happen. =)
Even if I lose my mind, oh well I won’t have to go to work or clean the house , and most importantly my family will still love me.
Yay thanks
How can i use the "even if" when it comes to harm OCD?
Even if I have these thoughts, I know they are not who I am, nor do they represent my true feelings.
God bless you
I don't have a family
Thank you
Thanks a lot
Everything will be fine ❤️
thankyou so much for this video
I don't have a family
Everything will be fine ❤️