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.
Having trouuble with intrusive thoughts. My husband was driving on the highway, I was sitting in the back seat. I kept envisioning opening the car door and throwing myself out of the moving vehicle. It was very scary. Has this happened to anyone else before?
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I haven't written in my diary on my computer since May because I thought that my computer was dying. I got away from writing but my computer is hanging in there. I think that I will start writing in it again. It's so therapeutic.
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Years ago, I won a mirrored armoire from my job. It's in my bedroom but I rarely stand in front of it. Yesterday, I had to have a dexascan done so I had to change into a gown. There was a full length mirror in the changing room. I'm aware that I gained 5 to 7 pounds over the last year from cheating on Keto but I didn't know what it looked like. It was a reality check.
i have them a lot and the only thing that has helped me is to tell myself,"This is my OCD, a simple misfiring of neurons."
It is often little comfort in the moment i know,but what has also helped me is to be in long term therapy with an OCD expert and to be taking medication for my OCD.
Are you seeing a therapist and are you on any meds?
I hope you can find some peace.
Sending you support and hugs.
One anti-psychotic drug seemed to be helpful but the psych took her off because it was not addressing other concerns.