Overcoming my OCD?

Question

I know now I have ocd. I've always know I've done odd things that I thought only I did. I knew they were wierd, but did not know until just recebtly what it was and I am now 30. I can remember doing these things since I was 10-11 or so. Basically I saw a show on MTV called "True Life"(I have ocd), There was one girl inparticular who did almost exactly the same things I do. I knew than what it was. For me it seems if I don't "complete" a certain ocd task(If you have ocd or know anything about it you'll know what I'm talking about) Something doesn't feel right. I feel something bad will happen. Usually to my mother. For instance. If I don't do something a certain amount of times something bad will happen to her. I know it doesn't make sense, but I have to do it. Kind of like if I don't do it there is more of a chance it will turn out bad. I try to convince myself this is crazy but sometimes the urge is too overwhelming.......Is there any solution besides medication? Sorry ques. so long.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I also have OCD but did not see the TV show you mentioned. I was diagnosed years ago and am still living with it. I don't take any medications and don't see a therapist I just live with it. It does seem crazy and weird to others but its something l have just as if I had diabetes or heart trouble etc. I don't let it bother me. I have known I'm obsessive for a long time . I accept that that's what I am. Good Luck. The only thing I don't do is be afraid something bad will happen. I never thought about it in that way.

Answer 3

First of all, it never hurts to discuss it with a doctor and get some professional advice.

I also have OCD, and choose to try to keep it under control without medication, and have had moderate success using techniques my doctor had me try.

I haven't really managed to erase the anxieties, but I can mostly channel the behaviors associated with them into something better.

For instance, for no logical reason at all, I used to have run my fingers along a wall or something close anwhere I was walking. This got to the point where I would separate myself from a group or go an entirely different way in order to have something to run my hand on. (I won't go into my insane reasoning for why I had to do this.)

Anyway, I started forcing myself to instead tap my fingers on my hip, side, other hand, something I was carrying, etc. It's not a full solution, but if you want to try to be med-free and have your behaviors not keep as much control over your life, it might be something for you to try.

Good luck.

Answer 4

i dont now where yo are getting your mismatched info! OCD ( i have it too) does not hurt anyone or make bad things hapen. you need to see a psychiatrist to get some meds to keep this under control there is no cure for it you just keep a watch on it and no matter how bad your OCD is and how bad it gets out of control no one is going to get hurt and nothing bad is going to happen. if that was the case i would be in jail,a mental hospital or death and there have been a lot of deaths in my family over the last 3 years and i dont blame my OCD on it

Answer 5

Most of us have some form of neurosis. I should not consider it very abnormal. It may be overcome without medication by some simple yogic exercise. Find a good teacher or video to guide you. It is easy, cheap and benefits are immense.

Answer 6

I saw the same episode and know exactly who you are talking about.

Therapy seemed to have greatly helped her. Find the best in your area or even out of...might I recommend the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio? Getting better is a journey and I bid you farewell and safe returning!(all better and enjoying life to its greatest extent!)

Answer 7

watch "Matchstick Men" with Nicholas Cage

Great movie with OCD in it