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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heart513 06/08/2007

For as long as I can remember I have had obsessive compulsive symptoms. Germophobe, afraid of other people, afraid of getting fat, distracted counting things, wasting days worrying about things. I become obsessed with something I am afraid of and spiral out of control. This is my first post in here and I could use some people to tell me that it is going to be ok and to be my friends who can relate.

deleted_user 06/08/2007

I have had OCD for ever also. I was told that it is genetic and that any abuse or traumatic event can make it worse. I am on medication and it has helped. I still struggle with some of my OCD tendencies but it has gotten better. I have to force myself to think of other things. Sometimes that works but not always. Good luck.

bambam 06/15/2007

Only recently did I put 2 and 2 together and realise that I must have some ocd tendencies. I take every good thing in my life and take it to the extremes. I don't do anything in moderation, and it is starting to scare the hell out of me.

deleted_user 06/16/2007

Hi,

I have had OCD since I was a child and now Im in my early 30's, it can cripple you emotional and physically. At the moment I am not on any medication but have tried so many different types in the past and as had cognitive therapy which I found helped. All I can say is hang in there and it will get better.

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