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Thanks for your comments. some very good points he actually has no idea and I suppose when cbt ends I’ll never see them again. But was just curious

Should I date someone who suffers with OCD like myself? I really like someone I’m in therapy with. he could well be on here. but during therapy I can only think of him.

Psychology we want things to be wrong? Almost a hypochondria. Don’t get cross with me. I’m an over thinker. With High levels of OCD. and actually just want to start a conversation rather than writing about my OCD and seeking reassurance which is what happens on here.

Also lots of people accidentally bang babies heads. Gosh I did getting them in and out the car seats they’re pretty hard! the actual thing you are worrying about is whether you are capable of doing such a thing. we all have intrusive thoughts. Even those without ocd. Shall I crash the car?! what would happen if I sliced my finger off?! a sexual fantasy that’s totally barbaric to you! Run someone over! its NOT REAL!!!!

We’ll look at it like this. a doctor who doesn’t know either of you personally. And I’m guessing at least 2 family members possibly more have said the same thing. they can’t all be wrong. This person is of adult age and not suffered any brain damage. so put it to bed. You are only hurting yourself.

Yes! And I’ve moved in to other jobs that need doing

Yes

Oh it’s eating me up a tad. Im sitting with it. I’ve actually wiped my phone on me now lol. So it’s too late - what will be will be. Compulsions are sooooo hard to beat

You did not hurt him. this is OCD This is what it does! People with OCD are good people! we don’t want to hurt anyone. that’s how ocd works it picks up on this. be kind to yourself. call Mind if you feel in this state again. I called them everyday one week. they are there to help you. crisis are also extremely good. There are people out there who can help you. just got to find them.

If I’m correct. Medication only balances the emotion. So it’s not an OCD cure. if that was the case we all wouldn’t be on this road. so if you are able to see a little clearer when taking a particular medication. Like you said your anxiety lessened. Perhaps that’s it. It’s up to you to change your obsessional habits. stick with what works. the grams are irrelevant and sounds like you are trying to compare medication. 20g of one could be 200g of the other. I think you could be obsessing over it a little.

Hello, I have this too. there is light at the end I promise. You’ve just got to want it enough. You MUST seek professional help. CBT OCD group sessions online I can highly recommend. contact Steps to wellbeing they’ll arrange it for you. go to your gp- you need to find a way to calm down the anxiety in order to see more clearly without emotions taking over. remember it’s just OCD. We all live in the world together. There’s nothing that can halm you it’s your mind playing tricks. I didn’t move from my chair for nearly 2 years. It’s no way to live. you can do this!!!!! We can do this!!!! we are all here because we want to encourage each other and support each other. be strong. Remember how you were before OCD completely took over. Think about that you. You can be that person again. best of luck. But you can’t do it alone. Seek help & guidance x

Without having the full picture it’s difficult to tell. So perhaps return to your gp. They might suggest medication to help calm things down. Also contact OCD UK & Mind they are very helpful and could give you some direction. As far as I’m aware OCD is always with us it’s just whether we choose to listen to it or not. Compulsions make it stronger. It might feel bad while resisting but the more you do it the easier it becomes. It’s breaking habits. but definitely seek professional help.

We are real people living normal lives. we just have one thing in common. our brains like playing games. this is a game your brain is playing. you can play along with it or get on with the stuff you’re actually meant to be doing. don’t use the forum for reassurance. it doesn’t help.

So I’m a phone washer and im resisting washing my phone right now. if I feel it needs washing I will wash it. im now holding it in my one hand. I want to wipe it or something and I’m like ‘hey if you want to, do it’ but I know it’s not normal because I feel the compulsion. god it’s so hard! such a small thing. But I’m literally like well I can’t put it down and do anything with his contaminated hand. I want so badly to break these habits but I feel there could be contamination and I’m not feeling I can beat it.

Some very positive outlooks thank you