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Schizophrenia
I'm sure that after 25 years of OCD I have developed schizophrenia. What do I do?
I'm sure that after 25 years of OCD I have developed schizophrenia. What do I do?
Trust me, I understand this feeling very fucking well Sometimes I feel like I'm on the brink of insanity, my paranoia and compulsions of superstitious things But according to a social security lady that interviewed me, I just have alot of anxiety and it just causes these things to happen Just know you aren't alone, I've had ocd for..maybe 10 years and feels like I'm losing touch with my sanity You're not alone, take care of yourself bud
You are very kind and it means a lot.
Wow 25 years! You’re a warrior! My life feels over and I’ve only had OCD for 5 years.
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Thanks for replying, Are you having therapy? What are your symptoms? Hope you are doing ok.
@Rita D. OCD can be really cruel. Stay strong and hope things get better soon
what makes you think you schizophrenia?
I have lots of harm thoughts that feel real. I head feels weird like it's fizzy. I can't remember anything. I can't focus on anything. I don't want to engage with anyone. I cannot sleep.
@tenby This sounds like your ocd has just really gotten to you. Are you seeing a doctor/therapist for it? I think you could benefit from some compassionate therapy work
@ZeeIsNotOkay Thank you. Do you recommend anyone?
@tenby I don’t do therapy via NOCD so no I’m afraid not
@ZeeIsNotOkay Thanks - hope you are doing ok
@tenby Likewise 🩷
Are you in meds? You can talk to your psychiatrist first
No I always just managed my OCD. Should I see a psychiatrist with OCD expertise? Or do I assume the worse?
@tenby Yeah first you need to go and talk to a professional ocd is so hard that You need all the help You can get
Anyone else develop it in their 30s? I’m 33 and just started showing symptoms in October 2024. So far have only been diagnosed with GAD , PD and depression.I started having intrusive thoughts after a series of panic attacks . My compulsions would be googling. I have made an effort to stop though because it only makes me feel worse. My intrusive thoughts have been around fear of going crazy
Medication for OCD? Hello all, 19 male here, this seems like a cool community that isn’t nearly as triggering as reddit. I have pretty severe bouts of existential thinking or fear of going crazy ( psychosis ) after some pretty heavy mushroom trips a few years ago, I know logically I should be fine but I do know what it’s like to lose it and it’s scary. Currently I deal with relationship focused OCD, it’s all day from before I even open my eyes. I want things to work out with my girlfriend badly. Also I can come close to a panic attack sometimes which perpetuates everything. Anyway, I mention the fear of going crazy because the way my anxiety/derealization makes me feel is that I’m not mentally stable cause I feel out of it or unreal. I saw that a lot of anxiety and depression medication can cause psychosis and I feel like I could use some help in getting ahead of my OCD because the compulsions are had not to give into when I’m in such distress/not knowing. Plus overall I just feel like I have no idea how I feel about close to anything. Anyone relate about that ?
I have had ocd for decades! Could I still be cured???? (Of you can call it that?) I have seen different therapists but it never had fully left me...not by any stretch of the imagination. I do want to be free of this ocd and its power over me and all the bad that it brought into my life!!! Some days I am strong and feel like I am fighting it put other days...many days...I don't get things done or if I do I take a long time to-do the things I need to get done. I feel like I know this is just then ocd stopping me and that these are just thoughts but nobody in my family understands and though they have shared my journey and hated it a I do.....it just feels like I want so bad to be the best person I coukd be but I avoid places, people, things, that have any reminder of my ocd.......and so it restricts me from getting better and completing tasks the way I used to. Now UI might go and make 2-3 trips cuz I am worried to shop at a place and therefore it takes my time up. The avoidance I do is bad! When I actually don't listen to my ocd and don't avoid something...I feel great! ,However, it happens so rarely!!! I.dont know how finding a therapist through NOCD will help me. It is not in person and two be honest I almost think I need medicine to push me along. I don't have anybsteady and consistent improvements. However, I don't think I want to be on medication for the rest of my life! I am very confused!
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