I get bombarded by intrusive thoughts thoughts that I can't always control, I double and triple check things, and because my OCD mind craves consistency and routine, it is very difficult to adjust to change. I also have OCD rituals I do, otherwise it throws my day off.

I was diagnosed with OCD and Tourettes as a child. I have lived with it my whole life. You learn to control it a little and make peace with it the more you understand it.

I think it essentially boils down to neuroticism and restlessness. Like if you're pacing, stimming, or doing something like counting how many of a particular object you notice. I guess just try to sit down and relax if you want to alleviate it, or meditate.

I used to get pangs of anxiety/attacks(triggered by something audible), and also had intrusive thoughts. I was diagnosed by a psychologist.

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