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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hp167525 04/13/2017

hello, I'm Hannah. I have really bad OCD and a fear of death. I'm scared if I don't do a OCD ritual or process that something bad will happen. Have any of you overcome these thoughts and lived through it and been healthy? I'm just having a really hard time convincing myself that I don't have to do an OCD process.

flash1945 05/31/2017

I also have had a fear of death. Especially the fear of losing a loved one. Anything to do with death like funeral homes or seeing a hearse would make me uneasy. If I did something new like bring green tea from home, and then saw a hearse while driving, guess what. I didn't want to bring green tea from home anymore. I saw a therapist and it made a difference. Exposure therapy has helped but I've been somewhat inconsistent with it. But when I do it, it seems to help. Also just have the mindset of acceptance. Some of the tips on here helped me

http://www.wikihow.com/Overcome-the-Fear-of-Losing-a-Loved-One

As far as fear of your own death, that might be a different game.

If you haven't before, try praying for help through this battle, It can do wonders

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