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 know this is gross and very weird, but since I was in High School, when I use the restroom I have a fear the feces will get on my hand or i'll accidentally wipe it on myself while cleaning. I also have this same fear after my two year old uses the restroom. I fear something will get on him or I will accidentally touch the tissue. I know this is a strange thing to worry about. I sit in my room and worry that I've done that i've gotten in on myself when I know I didn't. I also have a fear of harming myself while showering. Is there anyone else with these problems? Sometimes I have suicidal thoughts resulting from these fears, and I've noticed the days I have to work is when these thoughts are the worst, which is strange. I need some kind of relief.
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Does anyone follow her? She's really got some good tips.
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You can get better.
You are not alone, I also have intrusive thoughts and severe OCD. One of the so many intrusive thoughts I have to battle is the same as the one you described when using the restroom, I was put on several anti-depressants in the past and underwent therapy, those two together did help a lot but I usually relapse after a couple of months particularly when I'm being subjected to lots of stress.
Currently, I am under a lot of stress which explains why my intrusive thoughts are so very back again! I am currently on paxil and have just been put on seroquel hoping that would help me. I strongly advise you to see a psychiatrist, he/she would help a lot.
In the mean time, if you need to talk, feel free to message me.
Cheers,