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 cant leave the house till I check everything, then if I think of something that is plugged in the wall, I have to go back home. Like if I leave my vapor charger in the wall plugged in, I am afraid it will start a fire. I dont even like the airfreshners plugged in when I leave. Oh and the stove has to be checked and all knives have to be out away. Dryer has to be shut off. Even my ipad has to be in its place. All the beds have to be made an dishes have to be done. All this before I leave. Then as I back out the drive way I have to check the driveway before I go passed the house. I also have to make sure who is ast home an they are in the house. Too much for me before I leave. Then before I get a mile away from home I get a anxiety atttack and feel the need to come home. But if my husband is at home I feel better at leaving. I just cant trust myself before I go out alone. Ocd is bad. I take librium for my anxiety. Cant take Ativan, it makes me hyper. Any suggestions?
I would like to give you the name of a book and also leave some information along with it. The title of the book is "How to get over OCD, step by step." By Ali Greymond
I also want to share these with you.
1. OCD thoughts can come into your mind but it's up to you if you pay attention to them or not.
2. If you are going through an OCD spike, allow it to pass, don't force it to leave. Give no energy towards it.
3. Don't believe the guilt. It's only a byproduct of OCD.
4. The thoughts are not you and the scenario they present is not real.
Hugs GB