OCD??

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Registered: 10-15-2006
OCD??
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Wed, 01-10-2007 - 3:41pm

Does anyone here have OCD? I do and it's been a while sense i've been really obssed with something. I am desperatly fighting one right now and i'm trying really hard. Does anyone have any tips to share on how to fight an obsession?

Robin

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Registered: 03-09-2005
In reply to: libbysadeyes
Wed, 01-10-2007 - 3:57pm

I don't have full blown OCD but I'm obsessive compulsive about a lot of things! I always have to go back and check to see if I put the lights off in my car, if I turned the stove off, etc.

I can't fight it, I just make sure that when I do it I pay attention and really do it right. If I really focus on what I'm doing, it satisfies the compulsion and I don't have to do it again.

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Registered: 04-04-2005
In reply to: libbysadeyes
Wed, 01-10-2007 - 4:04pm

Hi Robin,


You might try checking out our OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) message board:


http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhivhocd


Take care


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In reply to: libbysadeyes
Wed, 01-10-2007 - 10:44pm

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Registered: 08-02-2005
In reply to: libbysadeyes
Thu, 01-11-2007 - 10:05am
I have OCD. The only way to fight my obsession is with the compulsion i have developed. I don't know of any way to deal with it without doing the things that I do. For example I fear food contamination so I have my own dishes and dish washing stuff and my own food supply; I fear fire or that if I lay on my back I will die, and have a mantra that I say until the anxiety goes away. I do know that there are medications out there that help with OCD. One of the antidepressants I am on does. I think its clomipramine.

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Amanda

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Registered: 10-15-2006
In reply to: libbysadeyes
Thu, 01-11-2007 - 10:57am

my obsession is collecting certain things. it can be very expensive, very time consuming, and take up a lot of space. about 11 years ago it was collecting HOT wheels cars. i had to have everyone that was in a series or on my List that i made. i find myself very vulnerable. why can't i obsess about something good!

Robin

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Registered: 08-02-2005
In reply to: libbysadeyes
Fri, 01-12-2007 - 12:53am
Unfortunately, i don't know of anyone with OCD that obsesses about something good, although yours seems harmless enough, if expensive.

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Amanda