[pegasus]

Just want to put something straight here.

OCD is about trying to make things safe. So, it's not about you being awful etc. it is you trying to make a thought/situation safe.

Once you realize the why, you will be able to start to make changes. It takes time and you need to be patient with yourself.

[IchbinkeinTeufel]

Thank you.

[Fuzzybear]

Thanks Pegasus

[ocdwifeofsociopath]

Why can't we feel safe without our rituals? Even without ocd people feel more secure with less change. Does anybody know the reason for this?

[Nicks_Nose]

I am not compulsive but I am obsessive in thoughts. My GP discussed it with the pdoc while I was hospitalized last week. My agitation occurs when I feel I cannot help somebody resolve an issue or fix something or if regulations or authority will not permit me to fix something. I then feel like I have no control and feel guilty as well as frustrated. Then, either anxiety hits or I get depressed, feel like a failure and my self esteem drops.

So, now I have to learn to identify when my impulses are simply a kind gesture or a feeling of obligation that I must do something nice for people or it will bother me and I will ruminate.

My sweet GP told me not to expect myself to pic up everybody's spirits all of the time, but, what is wrong with a kindly gesture or a helping hand? When do I draw the line? This is what I have to learn.

[Grey Matter]

The thing with OCD is I never feel safe doing my compulsions or not because it never feels like enough. It's a lose/lose with me. Its horrid.

[IntricateSunlight]

Originally Posted by Nicks_Nose

I am not compulsive but I am obsessive in thoughts. My GP discussed it with the pdoc while I was hospitalized last week. My agitation occurs when I feel I cannot help somebody resolve an issue or fix something or if regulations or authority will not permit me to fix something. I then feel like I have no control and feel guilty as well as frustrated. Then, either anxiety hits or I get depressed, feel like a failure and my self esteem drops.

So, now I have to learn to identify when my impulses are simply a kind gesture or a feeling of obligation that I must do something nice for people or it will bother me and I will ruminate.

My sweet GP told me not to expect myself to pic up everybody's spirits all of the time, but, what is wrong with a kindly gesture or a helping hand? When do I draw the line? This is what I have to learn.

I'm much like you, my OCD isn't really compulsive but instead very obsessive. I feel like it's getting worse.