P.S. I still haven't figured out how to post a link on here, so if some lovely kind person can put the Wikipedia link for OCD on here, I would be very grateful!!
No, don't want people to give examples, I just thought it would help for people to talk about it as it is something that a lot of people hide, and feel very embarrased about. I have had some help, and have found it does help me to talk about it.
It's not a post for people to laugh at, or be sarcastic on, that's why I said think carefully before you reply. And I said pm's just in case someone doesn't feel that they can let this part of themselves out without fear of ridicule.. as it does happen a lot.
Unless you actually have, or have had, a form of OCD its difficult for people to understand what its like.
ps thanks for the posting url info x
I think you'll find, and there have been threads about this before, that a lot of people have OCD traits and are quite happy to divulge them on here and laugh about themselves.
I have OCD 'issues' with locking doors, fridge magnets, food cupboards, shoes, clothes, food on my plate, etc. I don't need counselling for it though, and quite happy for people to take the piss out of me for them. I'm sure if anyone on here has serious OCD issues they will already be seeking the proper help from a person qualified to do that.
Before I posted this thread, I did check to see if anyone had posted this sort of thing before, and nothing came up in the search. I do check now so I don't repeat threads.....
Maybe you don't mind being laughed at, but I bet a lot of others do. Every person is different, and deals with things in a different way. I needed help, so sought it. But I know of a few people who don't feel that they can - that's why they talk to me because I understand what they're going through.
So please whoever replies... no "pisstaking"
I thank you.
MissK,
I had intense OCD problems for years. They would mostly manifest themselves in similar ways to yours. Locking doors, checking the cooker - and checking on (at the time) my two small daughters. At the time, we lived in a flat with glass inserts above the doors. Despite the fact that my bed was directly opposite the door, I would spend hours getting up, checking the hallway light was off, getting back into bed, tapping the wood on my headboard a set number of times.......and then doing it all over again. You know the routine.
It came to a crunch when Mr W was on a trip to Berlin, and I was home on my own with the girls. My checking on them routine got so bad I was at breakdown point. I had to bring them into the room with me to try to ease it.
One night, utterly, totally exhaused I collapsed onto my bed and fell asleep without completing my routine. Nothing bad happened. The same thing happened the next night. By the next night, I was rational enough to start to realise that what I was doing was not making any difference to the kids' safety.
There have been ups & downs, but I'm 90% cured. OCD symptoms no longer feature in my day to day life.
I would reccommend to anyone that they confide in some one close who will be strong enough to make you break your cycle. I firmly believe that you have to see for yourself that nothing bad will happen if you break your routine. My OCD was a total secret, so sheer exhaustion was the friend who helped me.
Good luck. :thumbup:
Actually, you're quite right Cherry. I was ruled by my OCD for quite a while. I told no one, because I wasn't even aware of what the problem was, other than thinking I was going utterly mad. Hopefully, there's more awareness now though & more people do seek help.
my son is compulsive about symmetry,but he`s the best guy to hang a picture or do any intricate work for you.
we do wind him up about it but he takes it we`re out with him we all put our drinks off-centre on the beer him daft and he has to straighten them --he knows it`s funny and done in good humour.
as far as i know he doesn`t have any other ocd issues.i hope he would be able to talk to us if it gets any worse
As with most things, its good to know you are not the only sufferer, and clearly you are not on your own as the forum replies show.
There are support groups around, but unfortunately I can't locate one near you MissKitty, but the link is here :
and you might be able to call them to find out about anything more local to you, or even start up a local group yourself.
I am still in london but decided to log in and see what had been written..
Firstly, Dawnie, sorry, I didn't mean for you to watch all the time, I hope you will accept my apology. I hope you had a good day at work!
Secondly, Frecklebird, you have upset me - and others - with some of your comments. As I stated, people are entitled to their views, but do not deserve to be ridiculed. I do not beleive you mean to cause offence, however I would be grateful if you could be a little more careful with your comments.
HJ thanks for your link - will pm you! To all others thanks for dropping in - as I said before, if you do want to confide or talk about it, I can be there, but won't give advice - I know it just helps to talk about it.
Winchwench, will pm you - sme thanks for your thoughts!
And lastly, I DO try to point people in the right direction.. I don't do things I am not qualified to do...
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