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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Not sure how to carry on

spiritualgpat84
spiritualgpat84

I'm really suffering with health anxiety and of course this virus is not helping I check my temperature 40 times a day. It's always 97.8-99.4 never higher. I have a cough but I also have bad allergies as well but with each cough or chest pressure I'm convinced the virus in now sitting in. I'm a mess I really need some logically thinking no matter how much I try to take my thoughts and put them on something else intrusive thoughts keep coming back in I'm Obsessed with this. I take meds for aniexty but my thoughts won't slow down I'm in a state of panic 24/7 I'm an essential worker so I'm needed out here but my mental is going fast. Please someone Rail be back in to reality 

Littlechef
Littlechef
Hello spritualgpat84

To be honest I don't know a lot about anxiety but I will try my best to help.you say you are a essential worker what work do you do , at times we all feel scared of catching this nasty viruses so you are not by your self , as for keep checking your temperature all day long I think maybe you are thinking all the time what's going on the side your 4,walls
Maybe if you could find something to take your mind of
things it may help relax could you read a book or watch a film go for a walk and breath in the fresh air .
Even call your friends and talk on the phone that may help
But keep your self busy and look after your self .
Keep strong my friend we are all in this together keep smiling .
SarafinaJane
SarafinaJane
Maybe you are trying to take care of yourself because you are an essential worker and it is a very contagious virus. Maybe this OCD is your way of trying to care for yourself. So don't be hard on yourself. You're afraid and have every right to be. These are scary times. Try to tell yourself that you are not going to get sick because you are vigilant. A change in language will help you to see that you only want to survive. Tell yourself" I am obsessive about my health because I want to live a good long life." Make it a positive thing and see what happens. Take care. Best of luck.