Sucdal OCD

If I live my life normally and then feel/think about the thoughts when im alone - does that mean its OCD? Sometimes I can feel the thoughts when im having fun but in the back if my mind and other times, specially when im alone, the come back in full force with feeling attached ( sadness etc)… my therapist told me the first time it happened that it was OCD… but what if shes wrong? Or whaat if the second time around its the real thing? ( i know what ifs are typical OCD behaviour but I cant help but wonder). When I see my parents and they’re so happy to see me I directly feel bad because the thoughts go like ( they’ll be sad when you leave this earth, you’ll break their heart if you do it, you will be their shame, you’ll never live to see yourself married with grown up kids etc…) and I DONT EVEN KNOW WHY I HAVE THESE ITS SOOO WEIRD!!!!! I wanna go back to how it was before this!

User type: Therapist

Date posted: 1y

I'm here to provide support and understanding as you navigate these challenging thoughts and feelings. It's clear that you're experiencing a great deal of distress related to your thoughts, and I want to reassure you that you're not alone in this. First and foremost, what you've described, with thoughts that are distressing, unwanted, and accompanied by feelings of sadness, is consistent with a common presentation of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Your therapist's initial assessment aligns with the typical symptoms of OCD, and it's important to trust their professional expertise. The nature of OCD often involves uncertainty and doubt, and it's common to question whether the thoughts are "real" or indicative of your true intentions. However, it's crucial to understand that these intrusive thoughts are a symptom of OCD and not a reflection of your character or desires. They are intrusive precisely because they go against your true values and intentions. Your experience of these thoughts being more prominent when you're alone is also a common characteristic of OCD. OCD tends to thrive in moments of quiet and solitude, as there are fewer distractions to occupy your mind. It's completely understandable that you want to go back to how things were before the onset of OCD, but please know that recovery is possible. Treatment, such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), can help you learn to manage and reduce the impact of these thoughts on your daily life. I encourage you to continue working closely with your therapist, sharing your thoughts and feelings openly, and engaging in the treatment plan they've outlined. It's a journey, and it may take time, but with support and perseverance, you can regain a sense of control and find relief from the distress caused by these intrusive thoughts. Be patient with yourself, and remember that many individuals with OCD have successfully managed their symptoms and improved their quality of life.

spelamarela

Date posted: 25w

Is this normal for ocd?

Have you ever felt the need to hide knives because you’re scared someone might hurt you while you’re sleeping? Or have your thoughts ever tried to convince you that you have feelings for your family members? Maybe you feel like you need to tell your parents to “drive safe” every time they go somewhere, believing that it will prevent them from crashing, or that something bad will happen if you don’t. These are things I’ve experienced, but they didn’t last long, and because of that, I’m unsure if I actually have OCD, as these thoughts don’t happen frequently. I’m 17, so maybe it’s still developing, but I’m not sure. At one point, I even thought I might be a psychopath and would become a serial killer (i was analyzing my past and feelings but it went away quickly) When I was a kid, I was also scared I had a tumor and constantly needed reassurance from my parents that everything is okay, but it wasn’t as intense. Recently, I’ve been scared that ghosts would come or that a demon would possess me, or that if i open my eyes i will se my dead uncle (i was 16😂) which kept me from sleeping. Are these signs of OCD? Should I consider getting treatment? About three months ago, I had my first big obsession about possibly having OCD itself (i was scared of going crazy, of feeling like this forever, of not being perfect, of not having control), and now I’ve been struggling with HOCD for three months. But I’m scared that I don’t even have OCD, and that these thoughts might be true. It’s funny because just a few months ago, I was terrified of having OCD, but now I feel like I want to have it. I think a traumatic experience with weed might have made my OCD worse, but I’m not sure. What do you think? I also found out that my mom is also hiding knifes and that she was also obsession over sickness…

cows12465

Date posted: 24w

suic. ocd tips

so I need to get back into ERP, but it’s so hard to manage these thoughts and learn to deal with them. like I swear my mind has to make everything about it. Like every time I clean my room, my mind’s like yup make sure it’s clean so when your parents find you, or something so stupid like if I get a headache, my mind convinces me that I like the pain and that that’s why I get my thoughts because I actually want to do it. It’s so exhausting. Because I know I would never want to take my life and I treasure my life so why does it do it to me? It’s hard to comprehend the fact of these thoughts too because I don’t know many people with this exact theme. It’s such a scary feeling. And I’m constantly questioning whether I have actual depression or if it’s just my OCD. Yes I have been diagnosed with suicidal OCD, but my mind still tries to convince me otherwise. I just don’t know how to let these just sit and pass without panicking.

cows12465

Date posted: 24w

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