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.
I discovered something pretty big several years ago when I was just getting started in recovery. I found that when I stopped drinking caffeine my OCD behaviors diminished dramatically. I also discovered that almost immediately after getting back on caffeine those same behaviors came back with a vengeance. Anyone else experience anything like this before?
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Actually, I drink more caffeine now than I did a few years ago and my symptoms aren't as bad as they used to be. Hmm. I can see why people with anxiety issues might fair better without, though.
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Sorry dude.I beleive in my caffeine cure.lol
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Yeah when i have caffine i am all wired up and when i am not on it i chill out.
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I notice that as soon as I drink caffeine I start grinding my teeth and obsessing on various things. You know, I love the buzz, but the fallout sure ain't worth it. That's why I stopped drinking it about a decade or so ago.
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