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.
for the most part my symptoms were managable with medication, then a couple of months ago, BAM, they are back and I'm worried they are worse than theyve ever been.
I've seen my doc who upped my meds (lexapro) and he thinks that seasonal depression is making ocd worse. I keep waiting for relief, but am terrified I won't get any better.
My mind will not shut off, I'm having intrusive thoughts, constantly reviewing stuff in my head, reading things online to reassure me, it stinks.
Ok. just had to get that out because I'm really trying to hold it together! Thanks for reading.
I've seen my doc who upped my meds (lexapro) and he thinks that seasonal depression is making ocd worse. I keep waiting for relief, but am terrified I won't get any better.
My mind will not shut off, I'm having intrusive thoughts, constantly reviewing stuff in my head, reading things online to reassure me, it stinks.
Ok. just had to get that out because I'm really trying to hold it together! Thanks for reading.
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
it will help you, since with OCD the less stress decreases it. :) Hope this helps.