
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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does anyone else out there have to repeat things over and over???? if i dont do something the same way everyday i think something "bad" is going to happen to me....its supper irritating

GiveMeWings
I don't have to repeat things, but what used to be a big problem for me was ordering. If things were not just 'so' Iwould have to keep moving them until I felt 'good about it'.

deleted_user
Irritating is an understatement I feel like I'm gonna implode if I dont do something the right way and it has to be on the right number or I have to start over, I self medicate with alcohol to numb my brain but am trying to stop I take Zoloft but it only takes the edge off it doesnt stop the thoughts or rituals from repeating!

deleted_user
i have a routine. i have my week set out before it starts. when something changes, i get VERY anxious, even if it's a welcome change. i also have to have things symmetrical, in a certain order, etc. so time consuming

deleted_user
Well sometimes if i dont say the f word over and over ill just die.Im serious!

deleted_user
yeah i have to do that and it's fricking annoying but it used to be alot worse than it is now but it's still annoying especially when im tired
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