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- amierees
- Date posted
- 5y ago
It’s called “checking” and a lot of us on here have it. Do you arrange things just perfect or line things up “just right” and in order? You obsess about it not felling just right and the compulsive behavior is to switch it on and off until it feels “just right”. Obsessive/compulsive disorder. It’s a brain disorder and that’s ok. We’re all here to help!
Im so sorry to hear youve been struggling for so long. Congratulations for being courageous and coming on here and trying to do what you can to take care of your health. Your love and concern for your daughter can be a great motivation for you as you strive towards conquering your OCD symptoms. We all need a motivation. I used to experience that “just right” feeling with compulsions, but I dont so much anymore. It is possible for it to fade away! Id highly recommend looking for an OCD knowledgeable MFT, LCSW, PsyD, or psychiatrist (all therapists essentially) who is under your insurance plan and make an appointment with them! Self help can be powerful, but I think the biggest strives towards recovery will come with professional help. The therapist will also provide you with ways to approach teaching your daughter about OCD and why she shouldn’t mimic your actions, which is certainly a difficult thing to approach. I hope this helps and I hope you start to feel better soon!
Hey thanks ❤️ I’m terrified of seeking helping tho from a doctor or other medical professionals .i just have this horrid feeling they will mark me down as a “ mum that can’t cope “ I don’t have insurance plan so I guess a docter would be my only way
Youre welcome!! Telling your doctor or preferred medical provider that youre concerned you may have OCD and that its causing you alot of distress is the perfect place to start. You can ask them about treatment options that would be possible for you without insurance. And they certainly wont mark you down as a mom who cant cope!! OCD is a very well established and common mental concern that millions of people experience, and there is reliable and proven treatment that works! You just have to be brave enough to reach out and take that first step towards finally finding the peace and relief that you deserve. If seeing a doctor isnt possible for you, try looking up free OCD support groups near you. Perhaps there are some nearby!
No I don’t line things up as such .. it’s more in the way I do things ..it’s hard to explain.. but let’s say for instance I’m turning the light on .i have to touch the switch to the left .and some times I’ll do it with one finger .but then I go back ..I should of done it with two .. and so on .. or if I’m changing the bed .I’m forever changing what was the sheet should go .its hard to explain ?
Yes I have looked up support groups they appear to be in London the ? I’m an hour away or so from all the ones I have found
I am new to this and just wondering how it works. I'm not exactly sure what kind of ocd I have but its thoughts of something bad is going to happen if like I dont say touch the light switch a certain amount of times. Any information will help maybe someone just to talk about it .
Hi everyone I’m new here. I’ve been to hell and back in the last 5 months with my OCD which has affected me with various themes in various ways for since childhood but I’ve only this year discovered I have OCD. I have been suicidal 3 times and very close to ending it all. I have a question for all the parents out there/mums to be suffering with OCD…… I already have a 9 yr old boy and 8 yr old girl and have just found out I’m pregnant again…… I really want to be happy about it but my OCD is determined to make me terrified of having another baby and I am living in fear and dread of changing nappies etc as I know it will start affecting me with POCD type thoughts. I didn’t have OCD anything like as bad as it has been this year when I had my two eldest so never had any issues when they were babies. But I don’t even know how to feel except I am terrified now and very seriously considering abortion just to not go through what the OCD may do to me mentally! Though it would devastate my partner. I have had minimal therapy so far since August but no ERP therapy, I’ve lost faith in therapists as I’m yet to meet one that actually knows what OCD is like for those of us living with it. Is anyone else currently facing this situation with being pregnant or been through/currently going through it? How are you coping? Please don’t give too many details as I am scared of being triggered
Hi I’m new to talking about my ocd, since I never knew what I had, I always thought I was crazy till I found out was ocd was and started doing research. Im glad I am not alone. I’m looking in doing some therapy soon, I was just wondering if anyone had any advice or tips on how they try to work on their ocd on their day to day, I struggle with intrusive thoughts, compulsions and contamination.
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