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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Holiday OCD

bethmach
bethmach
Does anyone else suffer from an increase in OCD symptoms during the holiday season? My cleaning rituals get really bad, just wondering if anyone can relate or recommend any coping mechanisms?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Stress is known to be a reason for an increase in OCD symptoms - it is documented in med. literature. (Stress was a big trigger for me)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think a lot is the stress too. I just try to take care of myself and get some fresh air/exercise when I am obsessing.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I find holidays are great for me. No stress therefore hardly any OCD. It's when i'm at work that i suffer the most, or when i'm bored.
Do you get bored during holidays, that could be causing you problems. Try getting out, spend time on some hobbies etc.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I feel that when people (who are not close to me) are around me........I have control over my thoughts........and when i'm alone at home........sometimes i'm not able to control my thoughts........so its better if for most of the time we have people around us..........