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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stoneill 09/04/2008

Hey does anyone notice that being tired makes OCD worse?

deleted_user 09/04/2008

I do. Probably because being tired is associated with depression or with what happens after a spike. The only tired that doesn't feel that way is after I exercise. Then I feel loads better.

deleted_user 09/04/2008

yh it drains you !! grrrrrr

deleted_user 09/04/2008

Sometimes. Sometimes being really awake is worse.

deleted_user 09/04/2008

yea
i have often felt this way.It seems like i have less strength to dismiss the thoughts.like if my "gate" is cracked open by the tiredness...

deleted_user 09/04/2008

Anytime you are tired or under a lo of stress your OCD symptoms will worsen. You are not alone. Best wishes always :)

deleted_user 09/04/2008

The WORST is when I have been out late the before, drinking, and didnt get to sleep until about 3 AM. Normally, I'm in bed around 10 PM! Switching from a routine really throws me off.

stoneill 09/05/2008

Thanks to you all for the come back--i thought it was just me. You are all great !!!!!!

deleted_user 09/05/2008

yeah, absolutely. I think the only thing that cures it for me is sleeping right when the moment strikes or my OCD worsens.

deleted_user 09/06/2008

After a day like I had today I modify my answer to a firm: Yes.

deleted_user 09/06/2008

That is funny because I was just logging on to ash the same question. I am 7 months pregant and tired all the time so I feel down and out of it the surreal all the time just like I dont care about anything or could go crazy really hard to describe does that so familier. Espically if I slep in late or take a nap it seems to be worse when I wake up. Just unhappy and weird.

kokomokers 09/07/2008

I've noticed it....especially late at night when I can't sleep b/c of my anxiety...then it really kicks in.

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