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 10/29/2010

I am extremely afraid of having or developing Schizophrenia,,,,,I keep thinking i am hearing things, and i am very afraid of seeing things that aren't there, even though i never have. I just keep thinking i hear things telling me to do bad things...but at the same time i probably am not,,,,,,im just so afraid i am, that it seems real to me, :[

ALSO all last night i kept on seeing flashing images in my mind like a movie screen of things i didn't understand...and that didn't make sense.....is this OCD or am i just crazy.....its not schizophrenia is it....? GOD i am terrified :(((

deleted_user 10/29/2010

While I can't (or won't) offer reassurance, I will say that this is a common symptom of OCD. Something you probably know and can use to help calm yourself down. Good luck.

deleted_user 10/30/2010

I know what you mean. I heard that the symptoms for schizophrenia develop when you're in your early 20s and when I was in my early 20s I of course was terrified also. I hadn't gotten diagnosed, so I didn't know what was wrong with me. Our minds imagine we could have all sorts of things. I wouldn't worry about it unless you go to a therapist and he or she suggests this could be an issue. But it's probably not.

deleted_user 10/30/2010

sounds like classic ocd to me. your fear of schizophrenia is something i will not negate but when we really fear something our minds can play tricks on us and make it seem worse than it is. kind of like thinking u r having a heart attack when its actually a panic attack

deleted_user 10/31/2010

Darlin, if you had schizophrenia, you wouldn't be here posting. Go see a professional and work on the PTSD. Hang in there!

deleted_user 10/31/2010

morning,

just another ocd symptom/fear/obsession! 100% guaranteed! i have had so many ocd symptoms/fears over the years, i cannot remember most of them,,,,,

hope u feel better

deleted_user 11/01/2010

Hi
Of course, this is soley based on personal experience and not medical advice,..............................................
These thoughts are obsessive, over and over, interferring with your life, sounds like OCD,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I do this too, but over different things. Talking about it has always reduced its prevalence for me, keep talking. What I always ask myself in these situations is: OK here is the sitation, what is the worst thing that can happen, visualize it and see that you can overcome.

Hang on, God Bless
Cathy

deleted_user 11/02/2010

everyones advice on here is brilliant. people are so supportive. I think when you suffer with OCD or panic and anxiety your mind and worries tend to run away with you and the reality of what is really happening is never as bad as you might feel it is. good luck x

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