OCD-related rant

[tibilicus]

Secondly, everyone suffers from OCD, EVERYONE, it's just that some have it worse than others, like your very good self, all that varies is the amount you dwell on something.

That's not true. Everyone suffers from some form of obsessive behaviour but that's different from OCD. With OCD you'll also get mental images in your head, normally which you cant get rid of for example some one close to you dying. The only way to suppress these mental images and thoughts is to do rituals.

A lot of people claim to have OCD when they simply have an obsessive personality. I suppose the only way to find out though is to actually go down to your GP and talk to them about it. They can diagnose if you do have OCD or refer you to some one else. Rhyfelwyr if you feel like this is really making you depressed, interrupting your life and effecting your social life then please for your own sakes go to a doctor.

[Thermal]

well ok then everyone has obsessive thoughts, which is the main part of OCD anyway

[tibilicus]

well ok then everyone has obsessive thoughts, which is the main part of OCD anyway

Yer the main difference though is main people can get by with them, OCD sufferers can't. I also guess most peoples compulsions are no where near as bad as those who suffer with OCD.

[Thermal]

yes they wouldn't be, but i saw a programme about it, and doing the completely opposite to your usual obsession (i.e dirty your hands instead of washing) can eventually (after huge initial anxiety) solve the problem

[tibilicus]

yes they wouldn't be, but i saw a programme about it, and doing the completely opposite to your usual obsession (i.e dirty your hands instead of washing) can eventually (after huge initial anxiety) solve the problem

Think I saw that program to. Was it called house of OCD or something?

[Thermal]

Think I saw that program to. Was it called house of OCD or something?

not sure, but i know there was this woman on it who was forced to use the facilites without washing her hands afters, then eating a sandwich straight after, gross but if it works why not

[Philippus Flavius Homovallumus]

I would not advise cannabis, not only is it illegal and therefore not fun to be caught with, it can trigger mental problems in some people. Medications in general can work but either you take them for life or sooner or later you come off them and deal with the consequences.

One thng you can do for your hands is moisturise (sp?) after you wash them. I over-wash mine (I'm obsessive, but not genuine OCD I think), moisturising will clear up the cracks and breaks, they will be less painful and look better as well. That should help with your confidence, as it will remove one of the outward signs.

Vary your diet, bad diet causes all sorts of problems, vegitables and white meat as well as fruit and red.

Finally, if you want a social life it is going to involve alchohol. It is a sad pathetic fact but it was not until I started drinking socially in my second year that my social life picked up.

[Scurvy]

well ok then everyone has obsessive thoughts, which is the main part of OCD anyway

to be diagnosed with any mental illness, it has to prevent the person living an 'ordinary' life - most people would have some symptoms/traits of some mental illness but it would not prevent them from living normally