Alright, guys, let me tell you about this “hit and run OCD” thing I went through. It’s a real pain, let me tell you.
It all started one day when I was driving home from work. It was a normal day, nothing special. I was just cruising along, minding my own business, when I felt a little bump. I didn’t think much of it at first, figured I hit a pothole or something. But then, my mind started racing. “What if I hit something? What if I hit someone?” I started freaking out, my heart was pounding like crazy.
I pulled over to the side of the road and got out of the car to check. I walked around the car a few times, looking for any damage or anything that could indicate I hit something. There was nothing. But that didn’t stop my brain from going into overdrive. I started imagining all sorts of terrible scenarios. What if I hit a kid? What if I hit an old lady? What if I killed someone and didn’t even realize it?
I drove back to the spot where I felt the bump and checked again. Nothing. But I still couldn’t shake the feeling that I had done something horrible. I spent the rest of the day obsessing over it. I kept replaying the moment in my head, trying to remember every detail. I even went back to the spot a few more times that day, just to make sure.
This became a regular thing for me. Every time I drove, I would get these intrusive thoughts about hitting someone or something. It didn’t matter if I actually felt a bump or not. My mind would just create these scenarios out of thin air. And every time, I would have to go back and check, just to be sure.
Figuring Out My Triggers
I realized I needed to figure out what was triggering these thoughts. I started paying attention to when they would pop up. Was it when I was driving on a certain road? Was it at a certain time of day? Was it when I was feeling stressed or anxious about something else? Slowly but surely, I started noticing patterns. Certain roads were definitely worse than others. And if I was already feeling anxious about something, it was like throwing gasoline on the fire.
Dealing With It
Once I had a better understanding of my triggers, I could start working on ways to deal with them. When I knew I had to drive on one of “those” roads, I would do things to try and keep myself calm. I would listen to relaxing music, or I would call a friend and chat while I drove. Anything to keep my mind from going down that rabbit hole.
It wasn’t easy, and it didn’t happen overnight. But I kept at it. And eventually, I got to a point where I could drive without constantly worrying about hitting something. I still have those thoughts sometimes, but now I’m able to recognize them for what they are, just thoughts. They don’t control me anymore.
Look, I’m not a doctor or a therapist. I’m just a regular guy who went through something and came out the other side. If you’re dealing with this hit and run OCD thing, know that you’re not alone. It’s a real struggle, but it’s something you can overcome. Just be patient with yourself, figure out your triggers, and find ways to cope. You got this.
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