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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Trudy1021
Trudy1021

Hi all I am curious am I the only person whose health anxiety/OCD is also focused on family not just myself. I jump out of my sleep anytime I feel my husband move in the bed for fear something is wrong with him. I drive my kids and him crazy when I have flareups.does this happen to anyone else?

Tired
Tired
Yes. I have GAD and for many years I was afraid of losing my husband.
I would worry when he was late coming home. I would think the worst when
he had even smaller health concerns. I was told by my therapist to love him
while he is here. Having him for many years and medication helped me with this. We have been married 32 years. But I still get upset when he is hurting.
It's not crazy like it was though.
Brooke81
Brooke81
I, too, drive my family nuts with my ruminating about their health and well being. Sometimes I have to just blurt out what is bothering me as some sort of anxiety release. I work with a therapist on this. It’s worse when something else in my life is stressing me out.
alwythnkaboutsex
alwythnkaboutsex
Everyones symptoms can manifest in different ways. Over time symptoms can change. Along the way people can experience good days and bad days.
Trudy1021
Trudy1021
Very true
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