[Denv12]

I have been trying to find the name of the version of ocd that I've got.Today I got some idea that its called:
Functional impairment:neglect in self care/hygiene.

It seems that this describes my problems as I used to have it to the point that ocd stopped me doing daily grooming things such as:
trimming my hair,
shaving,
trimming my fingernails and toenails
using soap all over
trimming hair around the nostrils and ears
showering
wearing clean/new clothes
Basically any forms of grooming.

In these last 10 months my life has changed so dramatically.I've made so much progress,most people who know me can't believe its me.I look clean,healthy and tidy.People who havent seen me since october last year will be in for a shock.

Now that I know that this form of ocd has a name I need to find others who have it too.If you know anyone please ask them to get in contact here.

Regards Chris.

I can't believe that so many people are suffering from the same thing..

This last few weeks has been quite a shock.. I never heard any names for this crap, I never researched it until now.

I just call it "all or nothing" situation or extreme perfectionism.

I'm seeing a therapist on Tuesday. I'll let you know if I make any progress. I really down right now and I feel like I'll be like this for ever. At least that I can say that I've tried. At least I will be able to say that I gave the antidepressants or ssri's a shot.

I know that most people with OCD suffer this terrible way of thinking. There was this guy that came to my school with a bullet in his head. He has OCD and asked if anyone would want to talk to him after his presentation if they were suicidal. At that time, I never knew that I had a problem and despite the fact that all my friends would be looking at me asking for help, I still would have asked for help. His words were;

"I came here to tell people about my story. I drove four hours to get here and even if I have saved one life, it was worth it".

Definitely was. Just to know that there's people out there that think like this. I may or may not have OCD even though I'm 99.9% sure. I'll be finding out..

Edit: I read a bit about perfectionism and where it leads to on wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfectionism_(psychology)

[Denv12]

Originally Posted by Wired wrongly

I can't believe that so many people are suffering from the same thing..

This last few weeks has been quite a shock.. I never heard any names for this crap, I never researched it until now.

I just call it "all or nothing" situation or extreme perfectionism.

I'm seeing a therapist on Tuesday. I'll let you know if I make any progress. I really down right now and I feel like I'll be like this for ever. At least that I can say that I've tried. At least I will be able to say that I gave the antidepressants or ssri's a shot.

I know that most people with OCD suffer this terrible way of thinking. There was this guy that came to my school with a bullet in his head. He has OCD and asked if anyone would want to talk to him after his presentation if they were suicidal. At that time, I never knew that I had a problem and despite the fact that all my friends would be looking at me asking for help, I still would have asked for help. His words were;

"I came here to tell people about my story. I drove four hours to get here and even if I have saved one life, it was worth it".

Definitely was. Just to know that there's people out there that think like this. I may or may not have OCD even though I'm 99.9% sure. I'll be finding out..

Edit: I read a bit about perfectionism and where it leads to on wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfectionism_(psychology)

Its got a name and I've almost got rid of it.Is this affecting you too?

Well yeah. I'm basically sitting in my own filth and anxiety right now.. Even though my room is "clean". I don't even know.. Depression lightens the fear of death..

[Denv12]

Originally Posted by Wired wrongly

Well yeah. I'm basically sitting in my own filth and anxiety right now.. Even though my room is "clean". I don't even know.. Depression lightens the fear of death..

I know what it feels like.Can you give me some details of exactly how ocd is affecting you? Is all your grooming and cleanliness habit gone? Has ocd given you a fear that stops you doing these things?

If you can find a muscle testing chiropractor in your region to get help.Thats what I did.I'm almost cured.Just little things I cant do.The rituals are mostly gone too.Can you send me a private message so we can stay in contact?
I want to help you.I know how hard this is so I' will try to help you.

I'm in Australia.I'm online everyday so you'll be able to keep in contact.
I might start a support group for us sufferers.

Chris.

Yeah sure we can keep in contact.

Last week I wrote a list of some of my symptoms (6 places down from this thread) in OCD forum.

I basically vegetablized myself now to prevent seeing things that I should perfect. I quit my job which could have ended up paying me over a thousand dollars a day in the next five years (and im only almost 17), dropping courses soon. I'm very territorial now. When I was working, I would hate when people take things from my area which basically prevents me from doing my Job completely, eventually getting anxious, frustrated, extremely angry and over all upset and leaving.. I thought I was just weird.. Deep down I knew that there was something wrong..

Drinking helps..

[Denv12]

Originally Posted by Wired wrongly

Yeah sure we can keep in contact.

Last week I wrote a list of some of my symptoms (6 places down from this thread) in OCD forum.

I basically vegetablized myself now to prevent seeing things that I should perfect. I quit my job which could have ended up paying me over a thousand dollars a day in the next five years (and im only almost 17), dropping courses soon. I'm very territorial now. When I was working, I would hate when people take things from my area which basically prevents me from doing my Job completely, eventually getting anxious, frustrated, extremely angry and over all upset and leaving.. I thought I was just weird.. Deep down I knew that there was something wrong..

Drinking helps..

Hi That would be good to keep in contact.I started a group for those of us with this form of ocd.

Chris.