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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Hyper responsibilty

enchantedteapot
enchantedteapot

Hi, I struggle so much with hyper responsibitly with my OCD, I almost feel like im cursed, like If anything bad happens to anyone it was somehow my fault. I can't talk to anyone about it because when I say it outloud I know how irrational and crazy it sounds but my mind convinces me that im the reason that this bad thing happened to somone and that im in control and its driving me crazy, i feel like I'm the only one who feels this way and I hate it 

silverlight
silverlight
you are definitely not alone....i have the same fears,along with all the other manifestations of my OCD...are you in therapy? i don't know how i'd get by without my therapist to work through these things.
Much support to you.
enchantedteapot
enchantedteapot
I've seen a therapist for anxiety but never brought up my ocd, now im on a waiting list to see somone about OCD but it takes months, im just struggling to live with all these fears that feel so real even when I know they're not, thankyou same to you <3
Tired
Tired
Tell the therapist you are seeing for anxiety about the OCD thoughts.
You might need medication in addition to therapy for the OCD.
I did.
wildflowers44
wildflowers44
Hi enchantedteapot,

I feel like I could have written your exact post. You are definitely not alone. I wish I had some advice for you, but like I said, I struggle with this exact same thing. The only thing that sometimes helps with my hyperresponsibility is thinking to myself, "Would I hold another person responsible in this same situation?" Most of the time, the answer is no, and then I ask myself why I should hold myself to different expectations. I am not sure if I am explaining that well or not...

I am glad to hear you have reached out for professional help, though I am sorry about the wait list. That must be frustrating. Try to hang in there and remember there is hope. Treatments for OCD can be very effective and while they may not make the OCD vanish completely, they can get you to a point where it doesn't affect your life so much.

Overall, try your best to be kind to yourself. Do something nice for yourself every day, whether that be getting outside, talking to a friend, taking a hot shower, etc. Remind yourself that you are doing the best you can at the moment, and that is all you can ask of yourself.
enchantedteapot
enchantedteapot
thankyou so much for your response, it's nice to know im not alone in this although im sorry you have the same struggles. That's good advice thankyou and I wish you all the best in your fight aswell xx
Insatiate
Insatiate
For manifestations of my OCD which are thought versus urge-based, one of the best tools in my arsenal is the same one I use with my Bipolar Depression, an affirmation I wrote for myself. Check out my journal, Affirmaton for Mental Wellness.
nevelpapperman
nevelpapperman
I have the same problem. I've also been experiencing false memories of things I would never do. I've convinced myself so much to the point where I don't even know who I am anymore. It usually helps me to write my worries down in a journal. You're not alone :)
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