geo

Date posted: 5y

I have had harm ocd for 5 years but now the theme seems to have changed to the fear of going crazy. Every thought I have I think is this me hearing voices or just a thought? And sometimes I’ll look at a bag on the floor and for a second think it’s my dog, but then when I properly look I can see it’s just a bag. I have an intense fear of schizophrenia and psychosis. Is this still ocd? I don’t hear many people talk about thoughts about developing schizophrenia or psychosis and am worried that my worst nightmare has come true and that my ocd has changed into a different mental illness

Sher

Date posted: 5y

I have that fear now , I just talked to my counselor about it yesterday , if you want to talk you can text or add me on IG “sherrie_irwin” I have schizophrenia fear and harm ocd . My therapist said I have no characteristics of schizo

geo

Date posted: 5y

Hey, I’ll add you now, will be nice to talk to someone who can relate :)

Lilly2442!

Date posted: 1y

@Sher Hey how did you get over this fear? I’m so lost rn

Dimitris

Date posted: 5y

I am having the same fears. Feel you. My therapist also told me it's not schizophrenia but a constant fear and doubt of developing it. Hope some more tell us about their experience. Keep trying , you are strong!

geo

Date posted: 5y

It’s scary because ocd can make it seem so real! Think it’s also hard that not many people talk about it and it’s not really classified as a subtype, so made me worry even more that it’s not ocd anymore

Dimitris

Date posted: 5y

@geo Yeah that's true , OCD can get really tricky. there are times I think stuff like did I hear something or did I see something that isn't real. It can get exhausting. Try doing things you like so you can keep your mind busy

geo

Date posted: 5y

@Dimitris Yeah I always keep checking whether I actually saw or heard something and it’s really draining and upsetting. It feels so real and it’s hard to deal with

edonss033

Date posted: 5y

I have both of these themes too- harm ocd and fear of going crazy ocd... i know it’s literally all in my head but sometimes your thoughts can convince you of things. It’s miserable and i completely understand how you are feeling... just know you aren’t alone!

geo

Date posted: 5y

Thank you, stay strong!

Carl Cornett

Date posted: 5y

Perhaps not as common as some themes, but also not rare. This is my current theme at the moment!

geo

Date posted: 5y

It’s really scary and the thoughts seem so real, I just worry what if it’s not ocd?

Carl Cornett

Date posted: 5y

@geo We all have that same fear, for sure!

geo

Date posted: 5y

@NOCD Advocate - Carl Cornett I can’t afford treatment in the uk, this is so hard to deal with by myself :(

Carl Cornett

Date posted: 5y

@geo If you’re on Snapchat, you can post your username and I’ll add you if you ever want to chat.

Sher

Date posted: 5y

@NOCD Advocate - Carl Cornett @sherrieann23 add me too

Carl Cornett

Date posted: 5y

@Sher Added!

geo

Date posted: 5y

@NOCD Advocate - Carl Cornett Hey my name is geob33 and would appreciate being added

lolo96

Date posted: 5y

I’m going through this at the moment! It’s my biggest fear.. I’m always doubting if this is really ocd or if it’s turning into schizo.. So now “delusional” type intrusive thoughts keep popping in my head, which is making my fear a 1000X worse. Hang in there! I’m here if you need to talk

geo

Date posted: 5y

Hey, would really appreciate talking about this with you :)

Lilly2442!

Date posted: 1y

How are you now? This is my ocd theme

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