Today I learned about existential OCD. It is extremely common in atypical autism, which I have, and yes, I also have existential OCD - first symptom I remember I was only 3!
This condition is when you obsess about things that we don't understand, the uncertainties. For example, how gravity works, is there a god, what happens if anything when someone dies, how did the universe start, what is outside the universe. The obsession can lead to depersonalization and of course dissociation. It also often keeps people from moving forward with their lives.
Me, me, and me.
Well, I'm glad I'm not alone!
What to do about it? Well practice sitting with discomfort and uncertainty. Work on moving forward in spite of the discomfort. Focus on your values, and move towards them for some hope of happiness and a life you won't regret.
That's a simplification of course, but this learning has been beneficial to me.
Oh wow! So much love for you! ♥
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