Can You FIX Your Nervous System?
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- Looking at some misconceptions about the nervous system in relation to how OCD operates.
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After shaking most of my devastating obsessions... for me personally, I've come to realize that my nervous system is just that... it's kind of nervous, easily triggered, and then persistent. I don't think I can change its core, but I don't know if it's like that for everybody.
In terms of OCD, I'm just vigilant that things don't get a hold of me. Like, I'd catch myself going back to something (like compulsive checking) where I shouldn't and then don't do that, overcome a bit of micro-stress, and that's it.
Or, like recently, I noticed that despite not having any major OCD problems, I do fill in my general tendency to become anxious with time on my phone. It's funny because it didn't even register as such. When I dealt with the somatic and dr/dp stuff, I knew full well that I was trying to overload/distract my mind with my phone, but now reasonably trouble-free, I didn't even notice. Guess that's how things creep back in, huh? It occurred to me when I restarted with nicotine pouches and at night my sleep suffered and more unrest in the nervous system. "Like damn, I still use this phone to keep me calm on some level." Then right there, I catch it and start going back to laying in the dark (after reading or watching the final thing on my phone) just like I did before to deal with my previous issues, and the problem dissipated. Also, I noticed something there that was interesting... just the willingness and intent to use discomfort (going back to the darkness and not stare at a screen in this case) as a means to 'break the spell' so to say is strangely comforting and helpful within itself. I don't know if that is because I walked this path before or the bravery shown to yourself somehow unlocks something.
Long story short, to keep my own nervous system as calm as can be, I correct myself where I identify unhealthy patterns emerging. Which is less of a battle than you would imagine actually... it's not that hard and it serves its purpose of keeping me good
Hey Dco - I think you'd be surprised what happens the further into recovery you get. You can achieve more peace. Healthy habits are key for sure but as long as it's not coming from 'I must do this in order to obtain peace', that's the usual problem.
Hi, I imagine this is because you haven’t changed your beliefs around your core fears. Yes the discomfort you feel is a lot less from when it was at its worst, but it hasn’t fully gone. This probably means you haven’t fully accepted your worst case scenario, you haven’t got full unconditional self acceptance, and you’re still holding irrational beliefs (you can learn about this in Albert Ellis’ book - ‘refuse to make yourself miserable about anything, yes anything’. Acceptance and a shift of beliefs is key. Hope this helps
@@shtutoring Yeah, as a whole package, I don't have full unconditional self-acceptance. I've successfully tackled a bunch of compartmentalized obsessive parts of my personality that bothered me the most, but I do still have a tendency to get triggered by a variety of things. It's just not cycling into OCD anymore because I know how to avoid it. It's sort of like I'm back to being 18, with no OCD, but the vulnerability for it that I had then is still present now. Well, I guess, realistically the vulnerability in terms of risks are way down but I'm still the same person that I was.
Excellent video nick……I definitely overthink
You're very welcome Lynn!
LMFAO Andrew Huberman is recommended at the side of this video
@@Ilson7 😂😂😂
LOL! Absolutely incredible
@@OCDrecoveryNick hey Nick, you will probably know this so imma ask. pretty much since childhood to now when im 22 anytime I sent a message to somebody I was hyperfocused on it constantly check it etc can this be an OCD trait or should I look for something else.
DAMN MAN YOU FAST. But I cherish your words. I'll try to keep them in mind to not forget this during stress
Thanks man! Sometimes I need to slow down my tone lmao! But I am glad the video was helpful!
But never use this techniques as a tool to get rid of nothing, simply do It without expectations
100% I put myself into situations that can have positive outcomes for my life but I never expect certain outcomes. Takes time and practice but it's achievable.
@@OCDrecoveryNick totally agree , thanks for your contributions
@@diegogalvan7404 You're very welcome Diego!
Vagus nerve gurus after watching this 🤬🤬
@@travisn346 😂😂😂
lmaoooo
There is a relaxation techniques that doing proprerly and constantly are very efective and helpful
Absolutely - As long as it's not coming from 'I must do this in order to remain calm', that's the problem.
Sir I am squeezing my forehead to focus that is cousing a lot of strain in head
Hey Kesha - If you're actually squeezing your head as a compulsion this will need to come down.
At some point it can be purely physical. Just like my Tourette’s, all the techniques in the world might not be enough o fundamentally manage it if it’s severe. Give yourself some grace. Do your best but if you need to, be open to medication or surgery because the brain is plastic but not infinitely so.
Giving ourselves grace and compassion is definitely key Henry, good point.
@@OCDrecoveryNick any experience with tourettic ocd? Love the channel but I find that for myself, the typical OCD strategies help but can’t touch on the fundamental tourettic/premonitory urge elements
Hey! Could you make a video on self harm ocd?´
Yep! It might take me a week or so but I can do that!
@@OCDrecoveryNick thanks a lot ☺
@@Sarah-c8v you're very welcome Sarah!
The biggest problem I am currently facing is knowing and understanding the real view of myself and life and world and others.
Hey Mega - Getting comfortable with not really knowing the 'true self' is critical for us. We are a constantly evolving creature, never really static, always changing.
@@OCDrecoveryNick thanks for answering!