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Post by Casey on Jul 21, 2013 10:39:47 GMT
Hey guys, My name is Casey, I'm 19 and I am the ambassador for OCD. I also suffer from anxiety and depression. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is commonly misconceived as wanting everything neat and clean, but it is far from that. It is made of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are intrusive thoughts you cannot control, such as bad things happening to you or someone you love, or people thinking things about you. Compulsions are the rituals we perform to stop these thoughts coming true. For example, if I don't plug my phone into the correct socket, and switch it on and off 4 times, I think my house will burn down in my sleep. Intrusive thoughts can be very distressing, and we offer support here for anything you need to know. Share your story, your thoughts, or your recovery here. I have only spoken to one other person with this condition, and it helped to know I was not alone, and have support of someone who understood fully. It would be great hearing from you, our team is always here Casey x
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Post by Bex on Jul 21, 2013 10:42:21 GMT
Hi Casey,
Thanks so much for this post. I'll admit, I was always slightly confused by what OCD really was; you've explained it so beautifully though! Really glad we have you as an ambassador for OCD, looks like you're going to help a lot of people.
Looking forward to seeing the stories of others with this disorder, so I can better understand it more.
Bex x
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Post by Alwyn on Jul 21, 2013 18:39:45 GMT
Hi Casey,
I haven't always been this way, but in recent times I've really felt anxious about a friend. We are really close, message often, and I just get... scared, I think, that something will happen to her. So I always need reassurance from her that everything is okay. Daily. I have never been this way about anybody else. I do, however, get paranoid and think people are talking about me. I haven't been diagnosed with anything useful tbh - all I've been told is that I am "depressed". Useful considering all the issues I am dealing with!
So often I think there is something wrong with me, and only me.
I do also write reviews and am constantly checking my work, regardless if I've proof-read many times, before publication. I just never seem satisfied and am sure there are mistakes or possible improvements. Whether that is compulsive, I don't know. Could say more but am a little... nervous.
Honestly, not being properly diagnosed with anything is painful in itself.
Al x
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Post by Casey on Jul 22, 2013 21:49:44 GMT
Hi Al,
I understand about the worry you feel with your friend. Having to check on her repeatedly is something familiar to me. I'm not a psychologist so I cant say for sure, but it seems one of your biggest problems is your self esteem. You need reassurance, and are never happy with what you have done so keep improving on it.
I was diagnosed with depression for 5 years before it was discovered I'd been suffering with OCD too. I think, with this condition, one of the biggest symptoms are the thoughts you get. You cant control them, I know I can't control mine. They can be disturbing, sexual, religious, violent, and they are nothing you would ever do or think of yourself.
There is a such thing as OCD personality. It's best if you write down any thoughts you can't control, and things you do to stop these thoughts. Whether that's having to check on your friend because you have a feeling she's hurt, or redoing a piece of work because it isn't right. Then talk to your GP about it. This can give you a chance to explain yourself, and get help if it's needed.
You always have my support for whatever you feel or whatever you suffer from and I hope this has helped.
Casey x
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