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.
I'm having a really difficult time with my OCD lately.... I swear i have been having relationship OCD... its driving me nuts...my boyfriend is the sweetest person ever, and i love him... but my OCD is trying to convince me that i dont... and its reallly getting on my last nerve :( I dont know what to do about it?
Without meds, my OCD was like trying to send an email, which could never get through. On meds, my OCD manageable because I take the message, reason it out, thank that part of my brain for being so focused, and then put it on the back burner. I know this happens when my anxiety level has increased, so I go for a walk, do deep breathing, take a nap listening to UCTV, etc.
Sometimes the thought is something to look at from an attachment perspective. I've had abuse in my background, so there are definitely social cues I have a hard time with, namely, close interaction. Having a boyfriend opens up new levels of vulnerability and trust as the relationship goes on. We get to know our deeper truths and practice speaking out in a healthy way, which is sometimes scary, but worth it 'cause that's how we show authenticity.