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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
I started dealing with OCD when I became fixated on health issues, particularly the fear of contracting a life-threatening disease. If I experienced any kind of medical symptom, no matter how small, that even remotely hinted at something potentially fatal, it would drive me crazy, and I couldn’t stop obsessing over it. Then one day, I started having intrusive thoughts about accidentally hitting someone with my car, and I would end up driving in circles to check if I had. Eventually, I found myself overwhelmed by a flood of new obsessive thoughts and compulsions. One day, while I was at the park, a squirrel came near me, and for some reason, I felt like it attacked me. I Googled it and learned that squirrels could carry rabies, which spiraled me into a deep fear of rabies. I became consumed with the thought I received a bite from a squirrel, raccoon, or bat any time I’m in areas that trigger me. It started off only being inside then transferred to even being in my own home. This made me obsess over every physical sensation in my body, compulsively checking to make sure nothing was wrong. One compulsion that I hated the most would to be putting rubbing alcohol on me to make sure that I had no open wounds. Every day feels like I’m walking around in a fog of anxiety, constantly worrying that I won’t even make it to old age. Sometimes, it gets so overwhelming that I just want it all to end. It stresses me so bad at times to where my brain feels like I’ve been studying all day.
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 ?
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