Hi everyone, I'm new here. I joined because I honestly believe I'm at my breaking point. I'm sixteen and about to start my Junior year in high school. I've recently been diagnosed with OCD by my therapist, and even though I've only been seeing him for about 3 months, I believe I've had it for about five years now. I'm scared because I feel like I don't have the typical OCD. I don't have any specific rituals.. the only way I can describe it is.. it's everything. The way I talk, walk, put things down, pick things up, hell even how I breathe sometimes. I have this CONSTANT weight on my shoulders and pressure in my chest. My anxiety makes me want to break down constantly. I'm almost in tears as I write this now. This feeling never goes away. You know how most OCDers get temporary relief after performing a ritual? Mine only lasts about ten seconds, then it's on to the next thing. I think I'm going to see a psychiatrist soon and I'm going to be put on medication. I'm a normal girl.. my boyfriend and I have been together about 7 months, I have some close friends and a loving family. I'm good at hiding my OCD around other people but it's always there. I feel extremely alone. I think it would help if I just had a few people to talk to and support me. I don't know what else to do. :(
februaryfourth .... please do not put too much weight into a label/diagnosis at this stage of your treatment. The important thing to know is that you have a desire and/or a want to adjust things in your life that bother you.
You will find that medications are a great resource if that is what the doctor prescribes. He/she might choose to do something else with you too. They might even try some sort of cognitive behavioral therapy. And, I am also quite sure that sessions with your therapist will continue to help you too.
Another idea that might you might find helpful is to find a local support group where you can physically sit down and attend. It is great to meet people who share similar traits as you have.
Please know that you are not alone and that a lot of us are just like you. We are also here for you, as well.
I hope you start to feel better soon.
Hi and welcome! I can relate to you a lot- feeling like the OCD is how I do everything and that it's impossible to describe- and also constantly feeling anxious. This is a great site for support though. Hang in there and keep posting!
my dear frnd,dont get upset!first upon i want to congragulate you that you understood waht is killing to you?
because these repetations not only give tension to us but also it is hard to tell someone about exactly what happens to us!
yes i have also ocd..
i feel if i did not repeat some things then some danger would occur..
it starts from little things and then slowly it get converted in to daily routine..
but dont afrid we have to get out from this!
dont feel alone...
i am with you
Have you ever considered reading books? Check out www.amazon.com their are a lot of book on OCD, and customer ratings.
Also you might like Osho, this is a good book:
Love, Freedom, Aloneness: The Koan of Relationships by Osho
Or:
What to Say When you Talk To Yourself
Shad Helmstetter
Think Like a Winner!
Walter Doyle Staples
I think the important thing is you recoganize what you are doing so try not to think about it and get your mind off it. I hope being around people that create excitement and interest will get you away from those obsessive compulsive thoughts.
If you have a problem and know what that problem is, go to amazon.com type it in under books.
But thinking to much about having a problem makes it worse, and can close out ideas to make it go away.