[BeaFlower]

In other posts I wrote that I was doing better than in past, I was more able to ignore the obsessive thoughts and I could rexist to the compulsions most of the time. But in this period I'm feeling almost like one year and a half ago, when these symptoms were totally out of my control...when I feel the need to do a compulsive action I don't make a great effort, I just do it again and again, also if I don't want. But I think that it isn't the best thing to do. I feel much better when I can rexist, also if at the beginning it causes me more anxiety than giving up to the compulsions. Might it be because I'm stressed for the summer exams and the graduation, that are more and more near? I remember that in another period in which I was very stressed my symptoms got worse. But now I don't feel SO much stressed!
I really hope to can return to the control that I had reached, because it has been quite hard, I don't want to lose all this work.

[Bigmike727]

Hi BeaFlower, sorry to hear that the symptoms are getting worse. It's difficult to manage OCD, I know. Anyways, I wish you the best, hope you feel better soon.

[BeaFlower]

Thanks You are so kind. Hope that you are ok too.

[SeekerOfLife]

Hi Beaflower. I have OCD, but I admit is not a major issue for me. Correct me if I am mistaken, but isn't OCD a form of anxiety? I have anxiety/panic attacks and when I get hit with a big one I feel so out of control. Anyway, just wondering about OCD in general. Hope you are well!!!

[BeaFlower]

Yes, OCD is an anxiety disorder, but I don't think to have anxiety in general...not pathological, at least. Though I'm often anxious for something that don't cause so much anxiety to other people.
However, I'm thinking that maybe yes, this problem could really be due to my stress for the exams...I actually very stressed this time, because I'm a bit late. Hope that when this period finishes I'll get better.
Thanks for answering my dear friend Hope that you are well too

[gtripoli]

Unfortunately recovery and managing OCD symptoms is not linear. Also, you can expect your symptoms to be harder to manage while experiencing stress from other life events.

Sounds like you have the knowledge to be able to manage OCD. Just don't get too discouraged. You will have setbacks. You know what you need to do. Just do your best to get back on track when you can.

[BeaFlower]

Thanks to everybody who answered. Maybe I'm beginning to get a bit better, but not like before yet. Hope to can have OCD under control again, it was so much better...Hugs to everybody