... If people with OCD didn't have guilt, they wouldn't obsess. ... (9 replies)
... One of the hallmarks of OCD is guilt. ... (9 replies)
... If you are thinking and reanalyzing your nonsense OCD thoughts, it will make them worse. ... (7 replies)
... I have learnt from the OCD that if you do not analyse the disturbing thoughts, do not try to block them, or do not forcefully try to keep them away, then those thoughts will stay there for a while and gradually become less active and your own logical mind will start to act and give you the relief. ... (7 replies)
... about every book out there about OCD, although coping some days is easier than others. Just this morning I thought that if I just accepted the fact that I have OCD thoughts that keep interrupting my day, and just go on with my day, maybe I would feel better. I have been on Prozac for about eight weeks with little relief... ... (3 replies)
... Hi, i found your post because i was curious about the difference between intrusive thoughts in OCD and schizophrenia... ... (6 replies)
... ve dealt with what people with OCD call intrusive thoughts. In my mind I would say disrespectful things against god, things I NEVER would say. I love him very much and would never want to hurt him. ... (10 replies)
... I am able to deal with my intrusive thoughts and OCD symptoms pretty well because I have been dealing with it my entire life. But lately I have been questionong my emotions toward people. ... (7 replies)
... Im sorry to hear about what happened in your family, mate. Thats tough beyond words, and its no wonder your OCD is playing you up. Im 24 also, and I can understand how OCD messes with you. ... (2 replies)
... Hi everyone. I also struggle with coping with intrusive thoughts, however after I underwent a successful CBT, now it is easier for me to cope with them. ... (5 replies)
... I promise you are not a deluded disgusting human being. You are also not a pedophile. One of the basic, bottom line characteristics of these thoughts is that they only happen regarding the people and things you love the most. ... (5 replies)
... I recently discovered that what I am going through is probably OCD. I have had problems with intrusive thoughts since an early age. The first time it really hit me was when I was 16. ... (3 replies)
... I have OCD and I am plagued with these intrusive thoughts. Trust me!! OCD people have never acted out on any of these thoughts. I even have silly thoughts like I am going to slap someone in the face and I have never ever done that before!! So, no matter how violent they are, you will not act on those either. ... (13 replies)
... they really scare me. When they hit me, I find myself having these panic attacks where my chest tightens up and I don't feel right, and usually I'll lock myself in the bathroom and wait for the attack to pass, but I still have those horrible "intrusive" thoughts afterward. ... (13 replies)
... essive thoughts. As a teenager, my compulsions were really intense and they have calmed down over the past 10 years. I have experienced just about every possible OCD symptom that is on Web Md! ... (2 replies)
... I have had Ocd pretty much my whole adult life Over this last year I became addicted to vicodin and once I quit the withdrawals sent my Ocd through the roof. I started having really bad intrusive thoughts thoughts of death and harm coming to my children. ... (2 replies)
... pport so please bear with me. I'm 19 years old, and am dealing with OCD, and anxiety as an offshoot form OCD. I guess I've been a little too worried about things in life since I was 10, but since I was 18, that's when I started to get intrusive thoughts. ... (2 replies)
... Please keep in mind that these strategies are still compulsions. Having experienced moderate to severe OCD symptoms, I agree that snapping a rubber band may help alleviate the urge to ritualize about powerful obsessions or intrusive thoughts. ... (2 replies)
... I struggle alot with intrusive thoughts. Like you, sometimes the only relief from one bad thought is the horror of a new obsessive intrusive thought. I was in a REALLY bad cycle a couple of weeks ago. ... (7 replies)
... I've been having a hard time lately with intrusive thoughts about God or loved ones for no reason, it's so debilitating!!! ... (2 replies)
