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 and Overeating

bethmach
bethmach
Does anyone else overeat when OCD symptoms are strong? I have been dealing with this for about a year now. My meds make me crave carbs (mostly sweets) which doesn't help the situation, but I am reluctant to make any changes as my meds are working well right now. If anyone has suffered the same thing and/or has any thoughts or advice it would be greatly appreciated.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, I have been through this. I know I eat when I am stressed and when OCD is flared I do crave carb/sweet foods. I think some of it is due to when I am eating, I am thinking about eating and giving my mind a temporary rest.
I have been trying to eat when I am hungry and eat things like low fat popcorn, baby carrots ( which tast sweet to me) things like that when I am nervous and then I can eat the whole bag for minmal calorie damage as opposed to cookies, .
Let me know how you're doing.
deleted_user
deleted_user
yep.i tend to binge anyways but when i did try some of those meds, some would make me crave sweets or salty stuff...just cravings...
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, I've been struggling with this issue for about 5-6 years now. I've had OCD my whole life and was only recently clinically diagnosed. I've only recently started taking medication for it and I'm hoping that treatment will, in the long run, help me stop my compulsive eating.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I used to drink but now I tend to crave sweets like anxsgrl. I don't think it's my meds, it's just that I turn to something to satisfy my flesh(Christian term). I also suspect that sweets help stave off depression temporarily.