Kevsangel

I had this a couple of times and I honestly cannot see how it works if I am honest.

I am doing acceptance and commitment therapy. Its based in CBT but is more about accepting the thoughts rather than challenging them. I find that better because questioning anything in OCD is futile

I am really struggling with this at the moment. My Son is happy and healthy, loves school etc but I am just constantly feeling guilt.

I have issues with real event OCD. I am currently working with a coach and what I am following is ACT - acceptance and commitment therapy. The book I started reading in conjunction with this is The Happiness Trap.

Hi Guys, Does anyone struggle with parenting mistakes that your OCD hijacks - like just about everything you care about - and causes you relentless guilt?

What you have to remember is the problem is not what happened but how you have reacted to it and interpreted it - that is how OCD wins. Unfortunately because your OCD is about a certain theme it will do everything and anything to convince you. What you have to remember is that this is what OCD does best. It's a bully. I have had all sorts of intrusive thoughts down through the years and I find that once I successfully combat one theme it pops up with another.

Hi Chels - I am sorry that you are struggling with this. It is true that this constant noise in your head can be so distressing. I cant offer much advice because I myself have struggles with different things. Health anxiety is my issue right now. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone in this and while I may not be able t offer much advice, I hope that knowing you are not alone will be of some comfort. OCD is a cruel illness and likes to attack those things you hold dear. If you are not on instagram I would suggest joining and looking up some people who blog / share about OCD. There is help to be got. I have a call this evening with Robert James who is an OCD and anxiety Coach. Feel free to get in touch :)

I get this before bed and I dont think it's anything to do with OCD...just lets me know when I am tired and its time for bed

That's just the kind of cruel thing OCD does...makes you feel something that is not true. That's why it's called the doubting disease.

You are right in that you said that you have to be patient. I was on Seroquel too and I found it brilliant although I didnt have my Son at the time. I think if I was to need Seroquel now I wouldnt be able to function with it. It's very hard to give you ideas of what to do when you are bombarded with intrusive thoughts except to stay busy if you can. You can now get awesome adult colouring books and I find they are great to help relax.

Hi All. I have not been on this site in quite a while now, whereas I used to be on here every day just reading what other people go through and reassuring myself that I was not alone. Quite briefly, I was diagnosed in 2005 with Pure-O. My biggest fear was that I would never be a Mum because of the OCD. I am sure that there are many Ladies out there who feel like this and of course Men too who are afraid. Well, I did it! It was a leap of faith, took great courage and self belief but I did it. I am a proud Mum to a 5 month old Baby Boy who is aptly named Logan after Wolverine I guess the reason for my post is to let you know that we can beat this god forsaken illness. I am by no means cured but I am a hell of a lot stronger now than I ever was!!

It's a long time ago since I was put on medication, but a few years back when I had a bad episode you know what got me through? x-files box set!

I can totally relate to you. Constant guilt over the most pathetic of things. It all comes back to "being a bad person" which I know logically I am not because I care too much, I worry too much. I'm off work almost 4mths now due to the OCD and I just hope and pray every day that things can and will get better. It's all about time though...being a good healer.

Yep...OCD is literally a "mind-field" not mine...but reacts the same way. Constant battles