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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please help! Ocd/panic/depression

anxiousme1984
anxiousme1984
Do any of you every get really anxious and have thoughts of self harm but they are disturbing thoughts that make you upset? When I am really anxious or panicky, sometimes I have this train of thoughts like how I am feeling is hopeless, it means I will never get better, this means I have severe depression and very concerned, this means I might kill myself. i also sometimes will look at my arm and picture my wrist being cut or taking a knife and doing it. I do not want these thoughts. They terrify me and I start crying so badly! I'm just realzing lately the extent of my ocd but I just don't know if this is normal or not or if I am depressed or what? Anyone?
Razor91
Razor91
The thoughts sound like intrusive thoughts, which is what I'm suffering with lately. They pop into your head for no reason and upset you etc. I've been researching it and some tablets seem to work along with CBT.
I'm currently switching meds to help with my ocd but I thnk my doc think it's just for the checking and compulsions.
spacepony
spacepony
I can relate. You might well be depressed, and the thoughts make it worse. Are you working with a doc or therapist? Just so you know, I have had thoughts like then when I was depressed and scared that I was depressed.... I'm adjusting my meds, too. (And looking for an OCD specific therapist.

Razor, what do you mean by 'tablets' working?
Razor91
Razor91
@Spacepony, I was reading a article but didn't really pay attention to what the medications were named. I read it here - http://www.hse.ie/eng/health/az/O/Obsessive-compulsive-disorder/
stoneill
stoneill
I am going through this also it is soo darn draining. I know a new day will come, but getting through that first day is soo hard. Stay strong, and listen to the fine people who are sending you help. It is a hard struggle and really i am going through exactly what you are.
mollabee
mollabee
You are not alone. I've went through this for such a long time. Do you see how much this is upsetting you? You don't want to self harm. Your mind is just a powerful thing. The more you dont want to think about these thoughts, the more you're going to.. just learn to accept them. I've had thoughts of harming myself, my family members, and other disturbing images and just gruesome thoughts. At first I thought I was absolutely crazy, but I ended up talking to people about it and you don't know how much more relieved you'll feel once you talk to someone... knowing you're not the only one experiencing this sort of thing makes you feel better. I promise, everything will be ok.. they're just thoughts and nothing more.
got2breal
got2breal
CBT is a good suggestion. Are you currently seeing a Therapist to help you with this? Distraction is a great skill to help you through this. Distract yourself with any pleasant activity that you like to do when you start having these thoughts. I hope this helps.