Atlantis Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 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. Link to comment
Guest ScottOCDid Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Of course! Surely you've been around here long enough not to need to ask everybody that?! 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 S Link to comment
Guest summerleft Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 yep once you are less afraid of one thing something else crops up and then you wish you had the old not so bad thought grrrrr! OCD!!! Link to comment
Guest twoshoes Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 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 Take care Kerry Link to comment
Adamski Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 See DJ....you aint alone on that one!! Adam Link to comment
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