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.
Does anyone find some comfort in OCD, like it is a friend? My mind constantly races with thoughts. For me, it usually has something to do with planning my workouts, food, schedule, etc. Then as I put everything into action I check them off in my mind. I have never taken medications and my current therapist doesnt really bring it up. I am also very against putting anything chemical into my body (part of orthorexia) and afraid to gain weight. Anyway, I also am afraid of not having the constant voice. I dont know life without it and I have no idea what I would do without the companion. There are also times when I feel so lonely and depressed that I wonder what it would be like to just stop fighting and open up and let OCD just consume me. Then there are other times when I yearn to feel normal. It seems like a love/hate relationship.
Can anyone relate? Does this even make sense?
Can anyone relate? Does this even make sense?
The more helpless we act, the more she feels like she is there for a purpose.......that we need her. The more we stand up to her and tell her over and over again that we are just fine and trust ourselves to take care of ourselves, the more likely she will be to pack up and leave. :)