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Default Jan 12, 2019 at 01:21 AM
 
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Originally Posted by sheltiemom2007 View Post
I have PTSD and OCD. I am compelled to perform certain actions repeatedly inorder to feel like I have some power over flashbacks. I also have OCD behaviors because I believe they will stop a PTSD event all together. It never works, yet still I am compelled.
I can relate to the things you mention happen with the OCD. I feel like I am trying to gain power over the flashbacks, too. That is something many with PTSD try to do.

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