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.

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MorningSadness00
MorningSadness00
Is being afraid of hurting/killing people, OCD?? I know i would NEVER do it...it scares the crap out of me and makes me anxious/.....
MorningSadness00
MorningSadness00
anyone?
bethmach
bethmach
Thoughts of hurting/killing people is a very common symptom of OCD. These thoughts are called obsessions. The fact that you know you would never act on them and the fact that they make you anxious sounds like OCD to me. I have also suffered greatly from such thoughts. If you need to talk I am here.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I strongly beleive that it is OCD. I constantly worry about this same obsession, and even when i know i would never do such a thing, i still worry. It's weird. When it really gets me worked up, i stop myself and take a deep breath and try to release all the anxiety with my exhale, and then just move on. It may sound hard to actually do this, but it gets easier with practice!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Isnt this type of fear the worst! I truly believe that OCD stems from a root of shame guilt and feelings of not being loved or showed that love. From what I have experienced and researched, OCD is concentrated on perfectionism; extreme control. The haveing to be perfect without blemish; "How dare I have such a thought." See what I mean? I know someone that used to baby sit their cousins, and they would get a though to lock them in the closet. Did they really want to do that? Of course not! This person was able to shrug that thought and not give it any attentiion. This person, by the way, came from a loving Christian family and love was inforced and showed throughout their life. The bible says that perfect love casts out all fear. This is a true statement. Seems like when I choose to let my walls down and receive and feel the love my fears disappear. Loving takes faith and trust. These are two things that I did not grow up with. Now that I am a born again Christian it is very difficult for me to accept the love of Christ and trust Him, but it is getting easier.
Hang in there, dont be afraid of this fear. Face it and search your heart. The fear is just a by product of what is really wrong. I want you to know something; I dont know or care what you believe, but I know that you are loved. You were created for a purpose.
Be strong and know that each day brings new beginnings.