STEJ1986

Thankyou both so much. Ive gone to a gp because i didnt know where to turn. Im so glad i registered on this forum though. Its a big help talking ro other people with similar experiences. Hearing from you makes me feel like i can turn things around. Ive started to concentrate on the smaller things first, things i just feel like i have to do, maybe without much of an obsession, but still have a compulsion. Things like having to close drawers, touching my leg, left hand and face (i do this a lot when nervous or anxious) i feel these things are the easier ones to conquer first. After these ill work on the compulsions caused by obsessions. Thankyou so much.

By the way, i found this post very helpful. Thanks.

Thanks Roy, Ill take a look. I have been reading on hear and it does seem a lot of people have a long wait for therapy. Now that ive finally admitted to myself i have a problem, i might aswel try and do something about it, rather than waiting around and letting it get worse. Thanks again.

Hi Taurean, I am currently waiting to see a GP about my OCD, in hope that I can get it under control. In the meantime, is there anything you could advise me to start doing, as sort of a self help, while I'm waiting to talk to someone? Thanks, Ste

Thanks for your reply. I feel a sense of relief now that ive talked about it. Ive been reading some posts on here and its good hearing from other people in a similar situation. I know its going to be hard but im determined to beat this. Thankyou.

Hi, I am new here and just wanted to introduce myself. Since i was a child, i have always carried out certain rituals. I never really thought anything of it. As ive got older, these rituals have gradually got more frequent. I feel as if i dont carry them out, something bad will happen to a loved one or a relationship. Ive always managed to hide most of these rituals from people. My mum noticed it when i was younger, but thought it had stopped. Really, it was just me being able to hide it better. Lately, i feel like this is taking over my life. I cant do simple tasks without them taking forever sometimes. This has lead to me feeling very down, depressed and bursts of anger that im scared i cant control. I feel like if i dont speak to someone, i am going to hurt myself or someone i love. This anger just isnt me. Ive always been quite calm and laid back. My fiance has noticed a change in me lately too. Ive spoken to my mum and my fiance this week and finally admitted to what could be causing this. I have always been too embarrassed to say anything but the thought of hurting someone far outweighs the feeling of embarrassment. I have booked an appointment with my gp, to finally start getting this under control. Thanks for reading. It feels good to talk. Ste