[InfiniteSadness]

Just wondering. I dont want to feel like the only one with it THAT bad.. How severe and debilitating is yours?

[CANDC]

I am sorry you are so sad. Many people come to Psych Central because people understand what they are going through.

You are not alone - let me assure you. If you want to find others, just do a search for sadness or depression or any term you want in the search box upper right and you will find many posts of people asking similar questions.

[InfiniteSadness]

Originally Posted by CANDC

I am sorry you are so sad. Many people come to Psych Central because people understand what they are going through.

You are not alone - let me assure you. If you want to find others, just do a search for sadness or depression or any term you want in the search box upper right and you will find many posts of people asking similar questions.

Thanx. However i was referring to very severe, ocd, if anyone here has it to that degree.. ?

[Turtlesoup]

Hi Infinite-mine is currently at a lower ebb (thank goodness) but I have gone through long periods of my life (meaning years) where it was very severe & constant-it completely ruled my life & overshadowed everything. Ending a terrible marriage, changing my environment, surrounding myself with positive people, healthy diet, therapy & meds I have gotten to a better place. It still crops up to try & take over (last summer I had to tape over all the digital readouts on appliances, dvd player cause it was setting off my counting) but I am no longer afraid of it & most times I control it instead of it controlling me. You are not alone with this-please take care & keep posting

[Overcoming OCD]

Mine is really bad right now, and I am barely functioning.

I hope you overcome yours, good luck.

[InfiniteSadness]

Originally Posted by Overcoming OCD

Mine is really bad right now, and I am barely functioning.

I hope you overcome yours, good luck.

Are you getting any kind of treatment for it? or med.

[Overcoming OCD]

I'm seeing a therapist at my school, but he's not specifically a cognitive behavioral therapist nor is he an OCD specialist, so as great as he is I'm currently looking into other options. As for meds, I've been greatly resistant to that idea but I'm going to start taking them soon anyway.

What about you?

[LackingMentalGPS]

I'm getting really bad. I'm kinda crying as I type this. I just cant control it, and haven't been able to get into a therapist because of the weather. I'm failing school because of it. Trust me, you're not alone. o(╥﹏╥)o

[Overcoming OCD]

I'm sorry to hear that. Do you have any friends that you could lean on, even if you can't talk in person? Or family?

Although, from my own personal experience, it's important not to let confiding in friends become or be mixed up with reassurance-seeking compulsions, but that's only if reassurance-seeking is a problem for you.

Anyhoo, thanks for the kind words.

[Mdn1111]

I've been living with it for quite a few years, and you will get through it. You will have good times, and there will be bad. Take it one day at a time. As people with OCD, we can go into full blown panic mode when we think about the future. But try to focus on today. Just get through today, the rest will fall into place. I'm currently going through a bit of a rough patch, but I think it's due to being sick. I had the flu and didn't take my meds. Speaking of meds, I know you may not want to, but you really should consider that option to help. I was hesitant at first, but I was getting to the point that I couldn't function. Getting meds completely turned my life around for the better. You can do this. Be strong.

[LovelyMinded]

Mine feels constant infinitesadness. I am still searching for an answer if it ever goes away. The obsessing more than the compulsions makes me feel it's constant. I'm working on managing that part.

[Thereishope3]

Yea. It's been only getting worse for me. The intrusive thoughts are now becoming words. I'm so paranoid too. I don't feel 'human'. I've tried different medications but most have made me worse. I don't know what the next turn will bring. I'm tired...

yes, when i was inpatient the pdoc diagnosed me as having severe OCD. ive had it since i was about 5.

[BAZOOCA123]

Yes, my OCD is very severe. The intrusive thoughts never stop, im extremely paranoid, my compulsions are very dangerous, and have so many rituals to perform daily. Never quit obsessing over very little details. Mind always racing.