My ocd is my worst enemy

Do not think I can do this some days!

So, my ocd is my worst enemy, intrusive thoughts on the rise and I even ocd over the self punishment for having the thoughts, seems to be an endless cycle that is sucking the life out of me. Definitely glad I have kids and a wife, because this is hard, I haven’t talked to anyone because I don’t wanna be a burden. I know the thoughts will always come and I question if it’s really worth living life when these vivid thoughts and images keen coming out, don’t think I can do this some days!


Discussion


Joakim Nordström
Have you had ERP CBT and or meds?

Frederick J. Carter
Joakim Nordström I really am scared of meds. When I was a child I was on a lot of different meds and I was even misdiagnosed for four years of childhood and being on the wrong medications and I am scared to be in pills again.

Joakim Nordström
I thought the same but quite often they really work and don’t experience very much side effects. How old are you?

Frederick J. Carter
Joakim Nordström 41

Joakim Nordström
Frederick J. Carter Then I think you should definitely consider it very much, it can help you tremendously much. What kind of OCD do you have, only thoughts or?

Frederick J. Carter
Joakim Nordström Joakim Nordström mainly thoughts, I don’t wanna say on here too public but yeah thoughts. I have developed a self punishment ritual, was trying to , it happened

Joakim Nordström
Frederick J. Carter Any CBT therapy?

Frederick J. Carter
Joakim Nordström not at this time but actually looking to get with a therapist

Joakim Nordström
Frederick J. Carter Very good, I am starting now also. First session yesterday. He says that even though OCD is considered as a chronic disease he sees it as you actually could reach more or less full remission and that 7 of 9 could benefit tremendously. Maybe you should start with seeing a therapist about your fear for meds and seeing a therapist, note not a joke. Then you maybe can have advice how to introduce it for the family as well.

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