OCD?

[Jesse14]

Hi there,

I have been having extremely intrusive sexual thoughts since a young age, but I have always been able to ignore them as passing thoughts. Over the past few months these thoughts have intensified and they make me feel alienated, depressed, and anxious. I am also extremely confused and frustrated, I am having troubles thinking straight and I have troubles interpreting my emotions and senses. I am frightened these thoughts are somehow working into my sexuality and morality and that they will control me.
Is this OCD?
When I was a child I had similar problems regarding germs and religion, I would wash my hands and pray continuously and I would also have constant thoughts about family members being killed; I never saw a doctor.
If it is OCD how do I seek treatment? What is the best way to explain this to a doctor? I live in Canada, so is this covered by healthcare?
Thanks
-Jesse

[frightenedandconfused]

Hi,
I am going through the same thing sexul thoughts and all, I was just diagnosed w/OCD on Wed the 1st but have a slew of other diagnosis like PTSD, Major Depressive Episode and GAD as a result of traumatic child sexual and emotional abuse. I am taking Ativan now  for the anxiety and I will be seeing a Psychiarist in a week and a half. The meds I know help b/c I was on them before, the Dr just needs to adjust the dose b/c now there is a diagnosis for OCD.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Response Therapy may help. I am starting CBT with a new therapist. It is a slow process but it does help.
Good luck, I wish you well.

[Jesse14]

Thanks for the reply, I have never been abused sexually but after writing this i went to the emergency room and was diagnosed with OCD. They started after I read a book with a disturbing scene in it, and saw a television show that disturbed me even more. I am now on medication and I start counseling tomorrow, I feel a lot better already! You are right about the medication I do not think I could have lasted this long without it! Thanks again for the reply!

[JC81]

How old did your sexual thoughts start? Usually in this case it could be from sexual abuse when it started at a young age.
You seem to have a phobia and it is also OCD.
I have fear of someone coming into the window.  I have a lot of crazy stuff going on, but yes I think going to see a doctor would be beneficial for you.
And I believe Canada covers everything, unlike the USA.

And the depression is part of breakdown of all the anxiety.
I know people don't care for medication, but it has been my best HELP for me to battle with OCD.