[anxiousdude]

hi
i have ocd
but it means i check email and internet sites all the time
multiple times thru the day
first thing as soon as i get up
always thinking about checking email
its making a big difference to life
also depressed
friends think im more reserved
any thots thanks

[anxiousdude]

i shud also say
what i was hoping for is ideas on how i can cut back on this
ideally i only want to check websites and email once a day to stop this obssessive behavior
who has suggestions?
thanks

[gimmeice]

(((((((((((( anxiousdude ))))))))))))))))
I have the same problem with checking emails and websites, sorry though I don't have any advice on how to cut back on doing it. I just make sure that I have plenty of time away from my computer everyday. Are you currently in therapy? Therapy can be helpful in dealing with ocd.

[JimWriter]

a T can help you with the OCD part of the disease, which I have, as well. There are all kinds of coping strategies and cognitive lessons that can be easily learned.
My OCD demanded that I check all kinds of things. (I won't go into it since I don't want to subtly encourage my symptoms).
A physician can prescribe medicines, too. They really can help. A psychiatrist is a physician who is either an MD. or a D.O.
I've heard in the media of folks who struggle with addiction to the Internet.
Hope this help you.