[Someone6503]

This would be my first time on this website... I decided to look on the web because I think I'm going crazy from worrying so much. I know I have OCD but I worry uncontrollably about things. Right now it is my relationship. How do others not worry???

[Mahali]

Someone6503, That is a very good question. I wish I could give you the answer.

It may help to share your feelings here. You will find the people very understanding.

I hope you can find some peace. Keep posting and maybe the answer will come. Who knows?

[Someone6503]

Thank you for the kind words. I am glad that I found this site.
I seem to be able to talk until I'm blue in the face, think things are worked out in my mind, then I go right back to worrying! I had stopped this for about 3-4 years, even through my divorce things were fine. But for some reason now I have started to obsess about my boyfriend!
A few months ago there was an issue with a female that he works with and sees every day. That, although I trust him completely, threw me back into this horrible anxiety. Why does it just come and go as it pleases? And why does it pick things like this to obsess about?? I used to stress about my weight...I wish I could go back to that because that was easier to take my mind off of. This, on the other hand, nothing takes my mind off of.

I make up scenarios in my mind and 'rehearse' what I would say in different situations. This can go on for hours until I force myself get up and do something. Sure, I have other issues that I stress about, but I seem to have focused on this one and can't stop. His phone rang last night and he looked at the caller ID and then got up when the answering machine came on... I have read so much into that that I haven't even gotten out of my pjs all day...and it's time to go to bed again now!

Since I have OCD, too, it just makes things worse. I take Trazodone to help me sleep and it works well. I don't want to have to take anything else, but... This is ruining my life.

[Mahali]

Someone6503,
I am no expert but the worry may very well be part of the OCD. Have you talked to your doctor about this?
Again you ask some very good questions and again I am sorry that I don't have the answers.

It seems you may get some relief from staying busy. I understand this is temporary, limited and sometimes hard to do but a little relief can be of some help.

Do you see a therapist as well as a doctor? This could help too, maybe.

I am sorry that you are going through this and I hope you keep sharing and that it can help.

Take care.

[cms39]

Hi. For me, I've noticed OCD obsessions come and go in varying forms. Obsessing about one thing or another. I've had worry over hurting somebody, religious obsessions, disease worries, etc. I've had the pure O type and it's not fun. My compulsions are more like little tics and annoyances that keep harm at bay. Anyway, that's my experience with it. For me, I need medication. Are you taking anything?

[Someone6503]

Yes staying busy is the only thing that helps me right now. I was stupid for taking the last two days off from work with no plans. I've wasted both days just sitting here worrying. Last night was especially bad, but I made it through once again.
I'm not seeing a therapist, but have thought about it. My Dr. said to up my dose of meds as needed, so I plan on trying that for a couple more weeks and see how it goes. In the past it has helped to go to a higher dose and I am hoping it will again. I was off my meds for about 4 years with no problems. Something triggered it again and I'll just have to work through it.

[jmo531]

Hi Someone and Welcome. I have depression and anxiety and was recently diagnosed with OCD. I have always been a worrier but I have always taken it to the max. As CMS stated, my OCD was more of the "O" as well. I always had thoughts that I would hurt my youngest son. Compile that haneous thought with guilt, shame and complete disgust that I would even think such a horrible thing and you have an awful combination. I never thought I would get past that experience. I have been taking my meds for about 2 months and have recently upped my dosage. My symptoms are still there but I can now control them mostly. I hope this helps you to know that there is hope. We are all here for you. (((((((someone)))))))

[marguerite]

Hello, I worry about everything also and for no real apparent reason it seems. I have been diagnosed with general anxiety disorder, depression, slight personality disorder and a possible ulcer. We (the therapist and I are working out the kinks through meds and therapy) I hope to find some relief soon!

I agree with the others you might want to take meds for it.