Obsessive Compulsive Disorders

Are obsessive thoughts always so exaggerated? Are the contents of each though exaggerated versions of what goes on in real life? What are the chances that these exaggerated thoughts occur? I am having some extremely exaggerated thoughts that lack logic and have numerous scenarios running at the same time. Not to mention my immune system has not been in the best shape. I also have disturbing dreams, which have happened as of late. Are disturbing dreams common with OCD sufferers?

I have been having many many thoughts about the same subject. I am concerned that I might be regressing instead of progressing. I don't understand why I forget things. I wonder if that too is part of having obsessive thoughts.

do you have a therapist, GeeN?

there are therapies designed to help these specific problems.

most exaggerated thoughts are a play in our minds - and hold no truth.

thank goodness! it would be great to turn this stuff off huh?
you can today. you need to see a dr. and tell them what you go thru and you can feel aleviated with treatment. i've seen it work in people i know and people here tell us so.

best to you.

peace,
nightbird

I do see a therapist. I have come to realize that I have to pay attention..really pay attention to my thoughts. I have to see specifically what is being exaggerated and distorted. In many cases it is this specific piece of information. I have to talk to my therapist about why I get stuck on this piece of information. I have largely overcame it for the most part, yet I know I still have a way to go.

GeeN, I struggle with debilitating obsessive thoughts. It seems the longer I obsess about them, the larger they grow and the further from reality I get. Sometimes, I get so many things bouncing around in my head that I can't keep them all straight. I think all this distracts me and makes it difficult for me to remember things. Yes, I think the more my mind obsesses in my waking hours, the worse and more disturbing my dreams become. But, fortunately, I have found meds and therapy to be a big relief. Staying on my meds and talking with my therapist about the thoughts has made a world of difference.