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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GiveMeWings 02/02/2007

I tell myself I have only a slight case of OCD. Blah, blah, blah... After all, who wants the house to burn down because the curling iron was left on? But the truth is, it is bothersome having to turn off my car and run back inside to check the iron, etc. when I know I have already checked them several times. Yet, I just "can't" not do it... I am working on ERP in this particular area, but I don't seem to be making the progress I'd like. Are there any checkers out there that have suggestions?

deleted_user 02/02/2007

This is kind of embarrasing, lol, but I check my zipper 500 times a day! I swear, I will check and its zipped up. But wait, am I sure? Yep, still up. Better make sure. better double check. triple check, yada yada.

Luckily its always with me so it hasn't been a big issue :D I have been getting a little obsessed with making sure the house is 'just so' before I go to bed. Every once in a while I'll get up and double check but not usually.

My wife gets so mad because every time she steps away from the iron I unplug it. Basically, if you're not holding it or about to pick it up, I unplug it. Heats up in an instant, not sure what the big deal is, lol.

deleted_user 02/02/2007

Oh, to answer you, I guess I have no suggestions, but I understand!

deleted_user 02/12/2007

Angela, I used to check everything too...I literally have to drive away and try to force myself not to think about things. Easier said than done at first, but that's the most I can offer! :)

deleted_user 02/28/2007

I agree with you guys! This is so hard to deal with. Sometimes it takes me 20 minutes before I can even get into bed at night because everything has to be perfect. And if I screw up, i have to start all over again. And I have a thing to do before I do anything, like getting in the shower, leaving a room, leaving the house, getting into bed. It's crazy. My family feels horrible because they want to understand, and I try to tell them, its just I dont even understand it.

deleted_user 03/01/2007

I have no advise but boy I sure do understand!! I really feel at home here.

deleted_user 03/02/2007

I am new here and I am relieved that there are others out there that behave the same exact way I do. I do not have any suggestions for you as I am just starting out trying to change behaviors. I can't handle it. I was feeling like there was no one who knew what I was going through until I read all these posts. Thanks for making me feel a little less crazy today. Sorry I have no advice. But I do have a question for you- what is an ERP?

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