Make it stop please.

[michael852]

I just want the irrational fear and doubting to end. The fear that has no backing or real fact,thats the type of fear I want to get off of.

[DJ873]

the broken record is awful!! I often feel like the movie, groundhog day, because if i don't change my thinking up upon waking, i go through my broken record hell. I have begun to meditate and read Tolle's the power of now to reground myself and am having more and more success at stopping that ocd pattern.

[lola099]

Stress is, in my opinion,is the biggest cause of OCD

[michael852]

I m under a lot of stress right now.Me and my gf are going through a lot of stuff and to boot she is going through a bout of depression and with drawing

[lola099]

Yes definately. Stress is definately an issue with OCD. All my OCD comes from stress.

[michael852]

Thank you guys for all the support I really appreciate it. I am getting a better hand on my OCD today,I am battling those thoughts with logic. Can stress from a relationship affect ocd?

[gin12345678]

I know wat u mean by broken record, i feel ur pain n its really so tiring but i sincerely hope u get better. Stay strong. Know tt u arent alone.

[Hobby10]

Broken record is a good way to put it.  Also it helps to stay away from negative people or people that put u down because if someone calls you crazy or anything deragatory it's like u hear it 50 times! Am I right?  But it's easier said than done?!!!  Best wishes(:0)

[lola099]

Medication will not cre the OCD but it helps us to get a hold of ourselves and realize when an irrational thought is just that and it allows us to stop that broken record. Medication is not a cure all that much is for sure, it's not just that simple believe me I wish it were, if there was a magic pill to make all of this stop trust me many of us would be a lot happier.
Medication will however help with the anxiety that comes from these irrational thoughts, and when you think to yourself what if ... you will be able to say there was no what if and not have that initial onset of panic.
Until you are able to get to the Dr, you just have to try to relax, try to breathe and try (and I know this is the hardest for me) stay off of the internet because you make look up one fear and discover a whole new one. And of course remember we are all here for you.

[tazbomb]

You and me both Michael!! Most of my fears have no backing but yet they torture me!! I'm starting with facing the fears I can and hopefully I'll get better as time goes on.. Haven't really gotten very far yet but hey, there's always tomorrow..

[RainLover71]

With the correct medication and CBT you can deal with OCD,maybe not totally cure it but certainly make life better for you.Start putting these procedures in place and get your life back on track.

[michael852]

Yeah i m trying to do that. the best way I can say what is going on is is its like i ve a broken record in my head

[RainLover71]

I think Hobby10 said it all.Meds won't fix irrational thoughts but will definately assist with stress and anxiety.

[Hobby10]

I don't think medicine can really fix irrational thoughts.  But it can help with anxiety etc and may help ease thoughts.  What might help is to write down reasons that make irrational thought unlikely and number them.  Then every time thoughts enter read the list.   It does help.  I deal with OCD behavior-- I don't know I'd I'm full blown but knw what u are talkin bout.  It's like a brain lock.  And it's party habit. Like smoking you gotta reprogram your brain and I'd suggest therapy to try to help u.  What u are talking about can rob your life of joy if u let it.  Fight it.  And u got us if u need to talk.

[RainLover71]

Get on meds Michael because they make a world of difference,believe me.

[michael852]

Ugh sadly I am not on any right now,have not had the chance to see the doc yet.

[RainLover71]

You might need meds to calm you down Michael,or if you are already taking meds then you might need to change them.The OCD seems to be really affecting your life.