Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ?

Question

I have a question about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, particulary the Intrusive Thoughts that sometimes accompany it.

If someone worries obsessively about something, does it tell something about them aside from the OCD ?

Like if a guy had intrusive thoughts about hurting his child, would that mean deep-down he is actually a child abuser, or actually mean, in contrary, that he is even less likely than anyone else to do so ?

I was juss wondering. I actually do have mild OCD, but this is a random question & example.

Answer 1

It depends on the person.

Answer 2

Obsessions by rule are usually irrational. People who suffer from OCD realize their fears are not rational, but they can't stop them from intruding anyway. They usually come up with some random compulsion to ease the fear that the obsession causes. For example, a kid may have to step on a certain crack in the sidewalk 14 times each day before he can walk into the school or his coffee pot will explode at home and leave a mess. Obsessions can be very hindering and their related compulsions very time consuming. But the main point here is - the fears that these folks obsess about are things that they themselves realize are not probable. I don't feel that someone obsessing about hurting their child is a sign that they secretly want to harm them or anything. It's just an obsession. However, if they find themselves actually wanting to act on these thoughts, seek help, of course.

Answer 3

No, this is not a random question or example. If you have
OCD, how do you know you have it, and to what depths
do you have it? If you are under a doctor's care or
psychologist's care, you should have a pretty good idea of
what thoughts pass thru your mind. If you REALLY have
thoughts of hurting your child--get away from the child!! If
you hurt that child you will spend many years in jail (disease
or no disease).
Has OCD ever been explained to you? You may get
thoughts that you cannot control and the compulsion part
of it is you will not be able to stop your actions.
You must have proper medical and psychological attention.
These thoughts can be controlled with medication...and if
you're just a teen, you can grow out of them. But don't
just HOPE it will go away. It Won't . Get Help!!!!!

Answer 4

OCD can affect you in thousands of different ways. It may not be that you want to harm the child, it may be that you are afraid of the thought of you thinking about hurting your child. Follow me?

I know it's confusing. It's like watching MSNBC and seeing that some man snapped and killed his wife and then you start obsessing over the fact that you hope you never have thoughts of killing your wife. Your not actually thinking of killing your wife.

Fear is a huge component in OCD. I have dealt with it and so can you. Try to keep a journal and make sure you have someone to talk to about it. A friend or relative or professional.

OCD affects millions of people and they overcome as will you. You can e-mail me if wanna chat about it.

Good Luck!

'-)

Answer 5

Well to have OCD you have to obsess about something and then take taht obsession to action in order to aliviate the anxiety the onsession causes. So I dont think thát makes a person OC. The person you describe must have irrational beliefs and he need to find why he does.

Answer 6

okay, first of all if anyone has OCD, they're not a child abuser, they have a disorder and needs professional advice and support from loved ones. What you need to do is be more open and talk about your feelings more, then people will be more aware of how serious you can get with it.

-Victim of ADD

Answer 7

No! That doesnt have to meen deep down he is a child abuser! But... if he acts in a malicous way... that can cause a problem.