Rachie

Hi NS, I've not been on here for ages and I'm sorry to read you're suffering at the moment. I just wanted to say hello to you and give you a virtual hug...although I can't actually remember how to! Take care and look after yourself. Rach xxx

Oh, Ace, sorry to hear you're struggling so much at the moment. Don't apologise for posting! When's the last time you went away at all on any kind of trip or holiday? Instead of feeling jealous of other people who go away, could you try turning it into a positive thing and have a goal for yourself to have a weekend or a night away? Even if it's a long way in the future, would that be a helpful thing to think about? I sometimes feel envious of other people for various things, and I know it's not constructive but it's difficult not to, sometimes, isn't it? I think having goals, however small, can make that easier to deal with. Are you still seeing your therapist? Rach

How are you feeling now? Have the meds started to work better yet? I can assure you, many people on here can empathise with you and understand what it's like to go through the torment of this wretched condition. Believe me, it can get better. I definitely would suggest reading up as much as you can on OCD - have you read any books on it? I do really sympathise. Are you having any kind of therapy at the moment or not? It might be worth asking for more - 10 isn't that many if you are struggling so much. Hope that you are feeling a bit better when you read this. Take care, Rach

Hi there jujuhead, sorry you are struggling to much. When did you start both the CBT and the medication? Have you felt any improvement at all yet, or is it too soon? Have you talked to your therapist or GP about how hard you are finding things at the moment? It might be worth discussing changing your meds, if you've been on them for a while, or at least go and talk about it to see what your GP thinks. What methods have you tried using to deal with the horrible thoughts? I find distracting myself is a very good method - if you can find something to do that fully occupies you, it can help to quiet the thoughts. Have you read any books on intrusive thoughts? There are some great ones. I'm not sure if there have been any good ones very recently but Imp Of The Mind is one I've used in the past and found really helpful. I hope you feel a bit better now than when you posted this. Please know that you are not alone, and that this wretched condition can get better!

I think it's a real shame that some people want the world to end. I do hope those of you who feel this way can get the help and support you need for your OCD to make you enjoy life more again. However, I just have to say, believing something does not make it real. I am concerned in case anyone reads the above and worries about it. We are all entitled to our beliefs, but we must bear in mind that our beliefs and those of everyone else are not the same as facts.

Hi Whatif, I think a lot of people with OCD will be anxious about this. I keep hearing bits about it. I'm not paying attention to it. In the past, I have become extremely anxious over these kinds of predictions. It's just the OCD trying to scare us! Hope you feel a bit better about it soon. Rach

Hi Claire. Sorry you're struggling again. Try not to be too hard on yourself, and try not to worry too much about the future. It's great your GP has referred you. I hope you don't have too long to wait. Just remember, you did so, so well with your driving, and you can beat this, too, and anything else OCD might throw at you.

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And Legend - is that really you??? If so - welcome back! I think some good things have been said here. I don't really have anything else to add! x

Hi there montreal1982. Do you want to give some more information so someone can try to help? What is you need help with? Rach

Hi Ace. How does it work - you make a decision, and do you end up changing it or always be thinking, maybe I should have chosen something else?? I struggle from indecision at times, too. It's awful, isn't it? I think sometimes we just have to be really strict and make a decision and stick with it. I know it's not easy.

Lawrie, LOL!!!

Hi Margaret, I'm sorry you are feeling so bad about this. I think the rolling her eyes and sighing was rude and insensitive, but the comment to me doesn't sound so bad - perhaps a little insensitive, but it may just be that she isn't very good at reading people. Perhaps she didn't know how to react to your comments. Her remarks about you being quiet may have been her way of trying to involve you in the meeting. Have there been any other incidents that have upset you, or is this a one-off? If this is the only one, I would definitely try to put it behind you and give her time to settle into the job and see how you find her. I honestly don't think it's worth making a complaint over. I understand it's really upset you, but I doubt that this was her intention. Are you having any help for your anxiety and OCD? Rach xx

Hi there Amanda, Welcome to the forums. It's good to "meet" you! You are certainly not alone. Many of us have had similar thoughts. I have had a whole range of unwanted thoughts over the years and quite a few have been to do with the world ending or viruses killing many people. I was in a bit of a start when SARS struck, for example. I've had lots of different thoughts though, as have many of us. How long have you had these thoughts, and is this the first kind of repetitive thoughts you've had? Rach

Hi Pam, Welcome to the site. Hope you find it helpful. Please post any time you have a question and someone will try to help. 14 months is a long time wait - can you go back to your GP and ask them to check you are still on the list? If you tell them you think you're getting worse, they might be able to speed it up. Many people's ruminations focus on their loved ones, and it's common to have thoughts about people dying or about harming those we love. I haven't had those exact thoughts but I've had lots of similar ones over the years. There are some really good books on OCD - have you seen any? Rach