Hello,
Its been quite a long time since I posted on here. So long that I couldn’t remember my old log in details. I used to come on here a lot about 10 years ago when my OCD was at its peak and like many it was comforting to know that other people were going through similar things (although subconsciously I was probably searching for reassurance).
With the help of CBT and medication I was able to get some control over it. I have phases every now and again but they are few and far between and only last a few days compared to the constant 24 hour battering I used to get everyday.
The issue however is that lockdown is threatening to reverse that process. I have noticed an increase in my anxiety and find myself thinking about things that I was worried about years ago. I am generally always dealing with my OCD but I am usually successful in doing that without the strong levels of anxiety.
The boredom, lack of motivation and the fact I can’t do things I enjoy has meant that the thoughts are returning with strong levels of anxiety and therefore the urge to act on compulsions is stronger. Don’t get me wrong, I am nowhere near the levels I was ten years ago but we all know that OCD starts small and grows.
What have people done to combat OCD in lockdown and have they noticed an increase in anxiety?