Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder, more specifically, an anxiety disorder. OCD is manifested in a variety of forms, but is most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive (repetitive, distressing, intrusive) thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or rituals) which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.
Hi, everyone,
I'm sure I'm not the only one who freaks out about other mental illnesses, such as if I have something else besides OCD, or if I've been misdiagnosed...etc etc. I'm freaking out that I could be schizophrenic because I have harm OCD and that I get paranoid about my health (especially mental health) or that something bad will happen to people I love. I'm also freaking out because I think there's a possibility I could be bipolar because I had insomnia when I was younger & have always had depression.
Does anyone have any advice on how I can get past these obsessions? I'm 35 & I think signs of schizophrenia and/or bipolar disorder would've shown up by now.
Thank you!!
I'm sure I'm not the only one who freaks out about other mental illnesses, such as if I have something else besides OCD, or if I've been misdiagnosed...etc etc. I'm freaking out that I could be schizophrenic because I have harm OCD and that I get paranoid about my health (especially mental health) or that something bad will happen to people I love. I'm also freaking out because I think there's a possibility I could be bipolar because I had insomnia when I was younger & have always had depression.
Does anyone have any advice on how I can get past these obsessions? I'm 35 & I think signs of schizophrenia and/or bipolar disorder would've shown up by now.
Thank you!!
I would suggest a technique which worked for me go to a room and say loud about your obsessional thoughts fears and record it, hear it . make a record of at least 45 mins . Also prepare a double column sheet and write Ur fear in first column , then the cognitive distortion and the what worse will happen and in last column write how can u overcome this . Note: please consult with health proffeesional before doing this .