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.
for 15 years I have suffered from ocd, and my ocd has came in various forms such as relationship ocd, pedophile ocd, hit and run ocd, homosexual ocd, I have been diagnosed as having pure o. The last few days I have been freaked out or worried that I acted on my harm ocd, i wish there was a way to know if i was at home the whole night or if I left. my mom says she checks on me in the mornings and she says i'm sleeping. I dont know the last few days have been really rough. the worry is about the other night on tuesday. can anyone tell me more about harm ocd and what you do to make sure you are safe?
I don't act on them.I feel horror and disgust at the image, mixed with fear.
It's like having a horror film in your head? Not even a fun one.
...alternatively, I get intrusive memory of social faux pases, and I feel intense shame.
I may chant OM to shut my brain up for both.
...this is just what I get to live with. My brain likes to beat me up.