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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LoneBurro 08/05/2018

So I'm guessing I'm alone in my behavior .....In my 25+ years of having diagnosed with OCD, I still manage to get enough sleep (the only time I have peace)...

vwiffendorf 08/17/2018

I don't get enough sleep, but it's the only time without obsessions for me too. Just wanted you to know you're not alone.

LoneBurro 08/17/2018

I'm now obsessing about if I got enough sleep......I'm not tired in the daytime so I think I'm getting enough sleep....I'm going to tell a psych that Respirdol is giving me new OCD quirks so I'm telling her to stop the experiment...

sweatproblems 08/20/2018

I understand how you feel, a lot of times when I have panic attacks I just go to bed and try to sleep, which doesn't always work but it gives me something to try to do other than focusing on my obsessions.

You aren't alone, and if you are ever feeling that way please PM me so we can talk. :)

Jasmine11 08/23/2018

I'm the same way

I sleep a lot because it's the only peace I get

MarinWanderer1982 09/11/2018

Be glad you can sleep - I've had ocd since I was (basically all my life but it really kicked in at about 16) - I'm now in my 60's & sleep comes easier when you're younger but is an unknown commodity as you get older. And the ocd (surprise!) stays with you while you lie awake. It really sucks so be glad at least you have some hours that you can sleep and escape from the relentless bs voices and obsessions in your head.

Best wishes - hang in there

LoneBurro 09/19/2018

I'm off Respirdal since 8/30(weaned off slowly) but I'm still feeling the effects of stopping (sweating, anxiety, and insomnia) It'll be another 2 weeks before its completely flushed out of my system...Hopefully, I'll be able to go back to getting enough sleep...

silverlight 09/19/2018

i'm so sorry you are suffering.....i can relate....

my OCD rules my waking life.....

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