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did anyone have an OCD theme different than the one they have now? I used to have the washing hands and checking plugs when I was about ten, and I wish I had that again, it seemed so much easier to get on with than my current themes.

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Guest ScottOCDid

Of course! Surely you've been around here long enough not to need to ask everybody that?! a1_cheesygrin.gif

Approximate metamorphosis (obsessions * compulsions):

Fear of lying * repeated "disclaimer"

Anxiety with alignment, order and numbers * arrangement and counting

Fear of contamination (assorted triggers) * washing

Hugely exaggerated pre-pubescent anxieties * avoidance of adult themed media and peer group interaction

Intrusive thoughts * counteractive thoughts and non-vocal reassurance phrases

Fear of saying/ writing something inappropriate * avoidance of phone/ checking content of letters

Fear of fire, flood and theft * checking

Loads of other bits 'n' pieces; overlap also occurred at times.

That covers about 25 years' worth laugh.gif

S

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Guest twoshoes

sinclair (hypnosync) once said OCD was like an inflated balloon, you push down on 1 end and another pops up.

I used to check and count and have to have everything symetrical, I used to wish I was like that again because I was able to cope then...

I realised that that manifestation of my OCD wasn't any less serious or easier to cope with but as a 9 year old girl i had very few responsibilties and so spending time undoing things didn't mean the washing up got left etc

Now I wash and clean etc and this is no worst than the other flavour i had but now I have a family and a house it SEEMS more of a probablem.

Wish i didn't have it at all wallbash.gif

Take care

Kerry

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