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Generally for me, work is a great distraction for me. I worked is an office and my big problem came around people keeping fire doors open. My OCD was under control and actually really escalated when my job was moved to home working during lockdown. I think you should try and get something you enjoy and it should work well. Good luck!

http://overcomingocd.co.uk/who-we-are/ These therapists are meant to be good. They offer online consultations.

I don't think you need an official diagnosis to talk to your boss about it if you want to. What is put on your fit note from the GP?

It doesn't matter. Everyone lies every now and again. Please don't worry. You sound like you have OCD.

Just trust your own instincts, you know best.

@Anni89jYes initially the thoughts felt intrusive like they would just fly into my mind but now they feel more like my own thinking. I really hate it and feel like my personality is changing. Really hope it starts to get better for you soon.

I got angry when I really didn't want to. It really upset me and I couldn't forget it. I now find the thoughts repeat for me randomly when I'm thinking about something else. It is really upsetting but also different from previous OCD about doing things by mistake. This all really worries me. How do I move on, it feels different to my usual OCD. Has anyone else experienced anything similar? I feel like my personality is changing and I'm not the same caring person.

I'm really struggling with these horrible thoughts that I want to do harmful things when I really don't want to and hate it so much. It's so upsetting and feels like torture. Has anyone else experienced this?

Agree, it's rude and unprofessional.

You know the answer, you're right, you can't keep going out to put mud down. Get rebellious and scratch it!

Slabs get scratches, nothing stays brand new.

I don't, but I know someone else who isn't able to use urinals. I think it's fairly common.

Thanks so much @Robin43, that's really helpful. Have a lovely weekend.

I used to only allow myself to discuss my worrys when I went with a walk with my husband after tea each day. This worked well for me. I'm currently finding things difficult and cannot stop ruminating all day but it's definitely something I'd like to be able to get back to.

Thanks @Angst for the advice.

Thanks so much @Robin43for your quick response. I hope you don't mind me asking, did you go into much detail or just keep it high level?

I have received a jury summons today and don't think I can do it. I have always had a fear of jury service and am currently depressed and not sleeping. I am worried that this would cause me to deteriorate even further. Is it ok to explain this and hopefully get an exemption? I wouldn't normally do this but I really feel too unwell.

I agree that you can get stuck in this debate over whether A or B is the answer. I have got stuck in this myself with my worry that I've developed schizophrenia after having OCD for a long time. I can temporarily think it's all just OCD but then my thinking then very quickly reverts to the other theory.

If it's any consolation, I could quite well do the same, there are similar things I have done over the years. I've also spent too long worrying which doesn't help at all.

It's fine, you don't need to worry. Try not to dwell on it. Everyone makes mistakes.

Yes it can.

The more you try to solve it and think about it the more your brain will believe it. You need to let it go so that your brain learns not to worry about it.

Thanks @Ashley for your advice. It is very kind of you. I will be in touch if I need further help with therapists.

Thanks so much @Angst I don't hear voices or have strange beliefs except all the intrusive harm stuff which I find really upsetting. Though I have very occasionally heard a dog bark in my head when waking in the morning. I have a dog but it wasn't mine. I don't want to see people and my brain feels like it won't function or remember anything which I worry it is now schizophrenia but it could also be the extreme anxiety that is is causing me to have these symptoms. I feel like I need an expert to confirm either way and get me out of this rabbit hole. I appreciate that may be reassurance. I am able to pay for some private appointments but obviously my money won't last forever.

Hi, I am still struggling with my worry that after 20 years of harm and checking OCD I have developed schizophrenia. I am thinking about trying to see David Veale. My worry is that if I have got schizophrenia then he is the wrong person. Can anyone recommend him? Thanks