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Tricks on dealing with Obsessions - OCD

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kimd030
kimd030

I am worried about becoming obsessional . When I see numbers or colours or anything really I sometimes think what if I can't get that number out my head and then it sticks. Actually going crazy : ( xxxx

I have Intrusive thoughts but no rituals.

Please help xxx

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  • arwen1972
    arwen1972 kimd030

    Posted

    Hmmmmm, OCD is based around ritual and set patterns of behaviour. You're not going crazy sweetie. Please try not to worry. (easier said that done, I know) Have you ever tried deep breathing as a form of relaxation? I would try it. If things don't get better, I would pop in for a chat with your doctor.x
    • kimd030
      kimd030 arwen1972

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply. I have extreme anxiety so think I am just overthinking. Actually can't relax or anything. Never feel like I can shut off from my thoughts sad
    • arwen1972
      arwen1972 kimd030

      Posted

      OK, try this. Sit in a comfy chair and close your eyes. Place your hands, palms down, on your abdomen with the tips of your middle fingers touching. Take a deep breath in until the tips of your fingers move apart. Then slowly breathe out, letting the tips of your fingers touch again. As you're doing this, picture a running tap in your mind. Put all your anxiety, bit by bit into that water and let it all flow away from you. (((hugs))) x
  • kellys90
    kellys90 kimd030

    Posted

    Hi Kim am the same but it's not really numbers and colours it's things and people it's driving me crazy as i don't want to think about it do you suffer from anxiety? X
    • kimd030
      kimd030 kellys90

      Posted

      Hi Kelly.

      Sorry to hear this Hun. What kind of things do you mean? Xx

    • kimd030
      kimd030 kellys90

      Posted

      Sorry Kelly. Just noticed your question. Yeah I have severe anxiety xx
    • kellys90
      kellys90 kimd030

      Posted

      Then that's your problem this is why your getting the OCD when i was on my tablets the OCD bit faded took a few months but it went go see your doctor and explain x
    • kimd030
      kimd030 kellys90

      Posted

      Thanks Kelly. You have been so helpful. What tablets did you get put on? I'm on Citalopram just upped to 30mg. I get loads of random words popping into my head and feel so hopeless sad
    • kellys90
      kellys90 kimd030

      Posted

      I was on them they made me feel worse i was on serterline but i come off them big mistake that was am on amitriptyline now 10mg although i am feeling a bit better on them i think i need to up them i totally get u i have things pop in my head it's,been the same thing for a few months now and it's tearing me apart but ino it will pass once am up n running again x
    • kimd030
      kimd030 kellys90

      Posted

      Awww Hun. I feel for you . Is there like a Private Message on this site. I feel we could help each other lol. I'm waiting on doc phoning me back. What other symptoms do you have? Xx
    • kellys90
      kellys90 kimd030

      Posted

      Theres a little envelop in top corner at top of page I've just messaged you x
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