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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Ocd acting up again

winesar21
winesar21
I have been struggling with ice again lately. It seems to act up sometimes and hid in the cave sometimes. I feel the need to say things out loud that aren't necessary because I fear something bad will happen. I have to leave things in place otherwise I feel something bad will happen. Apparently I'm also having ocd thoughts because I have the fear that someday I'll be all alone and homeless. Anyone else have similar issues? I'm struggling.
Razor91
Razor91
I have to do multiple things to calm down my OCD, the only thing that ever really helped me was therapy, but I dropped out and am now on a waiting list. It is hell.
pamella01
pamella01
I find distraction works well. Also positive self-talk is a great support. CBT therapist can be very helpful as well. Oh yes, and support groups are also beneficial. Anxiety tends to kick up OCD behaviors.

I have had many of your thoughts at times. I also tend to put off romantic relationships because well, sometimes OCD/tourettes is simply tiring. However, it can get better...