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.
Okay- new thread from an old....I can see a huge difference in the severity of my ocd when I exercise, eat right, get enough sleep, etc... vs. when I don't. I also know that taking my vitamin helps, as well as laying of the sweets...anyone else notice this? Does anyone find that a particular form of exercising helps ease repetitive thoughts? And what about the sleep issue? I know that if I don't get enough sleep, my ocd spikes...thoughts?
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Yes! I try (try and try) not to eat a lot of sugar. I'm terrible to remember vitamins, but I think they help. Two biggies... exercise and sleep. I run. I DO NOT think a brisk walk is enough. Of course, you have to build up to it, but I just highly recommend running or some other very rigorous exercise. I think it requires the kind of exercise that makes you feel like you are having to gasp for breath. I suppose that depends on the severity of the ocd, but I find it helps me HUGELY to get that kind of exercise. Also, weight lifting is a tremendous help. But only if you really challenge yourself doing it. Get a personal trainer or someone to show you the right technique and go for it!! And the sleep thing. Absolutely. If I don't sleep, I don't function. Period. Thanks for posting this!!
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Just one other thing. If you have time, go to a guy's journal named "Bish." He has/had Tourette Syndrome. He went on this cycle ride that turned out to be like this almost impossible physical challenge. I nearly wiped him out. But after he'd recovered, his TS had DISAPPEARED! I mean, it was amazing to me! Somehow, the extreme exercise altered either temporarily or permanently, his brain chemistry. Is that not amazing? I mean, I don't recommend that kind of extreme stuff, but OMG! I loved his story.
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That's interesting, my daughter's psychologist recommends at least one hour of exercise a day. He also talked about how lack of sleep contributes to anxiety and weight gain.
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My therapist suggests exercise, as well...I like kickboxing. Went to Bish's journal...wow! Very interesting reading....
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Physical exercise is helpful to me as long as it is absorbing enough to occupy my mind. Vinyasa yoga is wonderful. I look forward to my classes twice a week. It's a more intense and fast paced workout.
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Yeah, see. I really think it's the intensity that has the effect. I don't know. OCD is intense, so I guess the exercise has to be too. But I love it.
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I puke and choke and pass alot of gas when i do anything vigorous man!
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All the more reason, my friend. LOL.
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all of the things you said are VERY important. OCD is within the family of anxiety disorders. When you do not get enough sleep, proper nutrition and excersize ( I like cardio) you can become more easily stressed, more anxious, etc. This is when the good ole OCD strikes hard.
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
