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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AllenRR 05/09/2014

Intrusive thoughts are my greatest challenge. I seem to have alot of peaks and valleys. Some days are very good. Others not so much. I was just wondering if others seem to have this wave of emotion from high to low. thanks.

jupiterjazz 05/10/2014

I think this is a normal thing for us. I experience it this way as well. Sometimes I feel like I do well for a longer amount of time and then sometimes it's more of a rollercoaster.

RichardRyder88 05/11/2014

I seem to have them more when I'm tired, or have had a lousy night's sleep. I don't know if that's common or not. But being aware of that has certainly gotten me to address my insomnia issues.

I know telling a fellow OCD sufferer to look for things is NOT helpful. But there may be some common factor for you on the days the intrusive thoughts are strongest that you haven't spotted yet?

jupiterjazz 05/11/2014

Yes, I agree that sleeping well helps a lot. It's too bad that it can become a cycle, where the sleeping poorly leads to more symptoms, but then the symptoms lead to sleeping poorly. Sometimes you just have to ride it out. I find that I do better if I don't worry too much about my sleep. I like to find that place where I can feel calm consistently because I just don't worry about what's going on. If only that could be forever!

AllenRR 05/11/2014

I appreciate the feedback. :) Thank you.

sumotherguy 05/15/2014

They are my biggest obstacle as well. One thought and no matter how hard I try it will spiral out of control and then my anxiety goes nuts.

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