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 & Dreams

KMiyagi
KMiyagi
Do any of you get horrible dreams? I had one last night that threw me for a loop. In the dream I encountered the theme of what plagues me with OCD: Harm.

I know every single person on this planet has horrible dreams, but can't our brains give us a break? Lol
harry3333
harry3333
some meds including antidepressants can cause strong vivid dreams
abby80
abby80
how appropriate. I literally woke up from sleeping with the sole purpose of escaping my ocd and then had ocd dreams. does it really have to invade our dreams too? I was trying to escape from it and I was still trapped in it. it's a neverending nightmare every second of every day waking life and sleeping.,
LisaLoo2
LisaLoo2
Me too! My dreams are usually the same topic every night (and nap). They are based on a few of the traumatic things that have happened to me, and also on some of my OCD fears like the most disgusting public toilets (I get this nightmare when I actually have to pee) and other things that I don't want to mention in case it triggers anyone on here. I feel exhausted and depressed when I wake up.

What usually helps me feel better is if I immediately do something I like such as watching a favorite YouTuber or TV show or listening to music.
ImpulsiveREtardednes
ImpulsiveREtardednes
I'm new to the idea that I have OCD. I have ALWAYS had vivid dreams. And none of them ever made any sense to me. Well, they do, because I understand Dream Interpretation. But, they're still very vivid. And to most people they sound insanely crazy!!!

I think, if I'm not mistaken, our dreams are the subconscious doing what it does all the time. Obsessing about the things that bother us most. The things that we dwell on most. Whether we realize it during our waking hours or not.