I posted a similar thread over on the anxiety board. Having someone you can talk to can be a blessing in many ways. 02 While he still struggles at times, he's developed habits that allow him to cope with his OCD on a daily basis, such as meditation, staying active and using humor to address his thoughts. Your obsessive thoughts will keep the anxiety high no matter how often or how much reassurance you get. Fear of rejection and judgement from society We strongly believe that other people having a negative opinion of us is the worst feeling ever. They may have some of the same treatment options. A program offers compassion, empathy and they are being treated as a human being. so they know how severe things are and can help you work out possible options; even if the other meds are worse, there might be things they can do to adjust your current meds/reduce side effects/etc. As this article mentions in the previous sections, constantly fearing getting OCD may develop into the condition. I dont cope with these well so Im open to recommendations. If you fear that you may have OCD, its best to visit your primary caregiver and seek treatment. Here is the thing bro, you're deep in it. Hi I also struggled with prison OCD, feel free to PM me. Ive had this one and it was about something i did nearly 20 years ago yet somehow it became a massive deal to me 20 years later. Ruminating? Those are the signs that OCD is in play. These intrusive thoughts can latch themselves onto anything you may consider valuable, including real-life events. not only should you not do your compulsion but actively do the opposite. Long story might be hard to follow I dont know where to start, stay with me please. The thing is, that you can recover from OCD and medicine is not a necessity to do so. I am scared for the whole week and I need support and ideas how can I cope. Anyway, whether or not I can be punished, I can't seem to get rid of the feeling that I should be punished for possibly having bad thoughts as a 9 year old child. I have had OCD for a very long time, but recently it's just been getting out of control. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. But you can`t go to secret serrvices and ask them: "guys, are you OK with my words or are you going to prosecute me?". It was awful. Unfortunately I can`t afford it. OCD/Anxiety/Fear of prison and Hell. Wholesomealive is an online healthcare media publishing website. At the end of the summer I was told they had to let someone go and I was the newest so I lost another job. My therapist believes that CBT is not for me. To the point where I have a speech rehearsed to tell police if Im ever interviewed, to explain why I look nervous/guilty. WebRight now, I'm stuck on the fear of going to jail because of my real event OCD. Fear-obsessive Thoughts Of Going To Prison? While most people would describe their worst fear in terms of a concrete event (e.g., losing a loved one, going to jail, losing all their money, getting cancer, going to hell, etc. It may have been why you have decided to click on this article. Or something else? I said nothig against Kremlin, but I can`t stop microanalyzing my words. Many people think that OCD symptoms are random. Ive asked my best friend and my dad about it, and they said that nothing will happen, but I am still ruminating. but I think its more appropriate here since it I'm not asking for a diagnosis but could this potentially be a form of OCD? And longest. All right reserved. Someone who is struggling with OCD, fear of blindness has constant fears an illness will lead to them becoming blind or visually impaired. Learning to live with uncertainty about the future and the past is so freaking difficult though. But I actually imagine spending time in prison and how I'll manage my OCD (Contamination) in prison. Hey, Im not OP but I obsess a lot if I had a breakdown relating to my theme and blurted out things I didnt do on the internet or forums because I may have lost control of myself and forgot. They have a strong sense of urgency that they must attend to or else these compulsive thoughts continue to plague their minds. But in the case of those with OCD, these thoughts can be very paralyzing. Re: Pure-O: Scared of PrisonPlease help. Until next time, take care and be well. Some of the symptoms of OCD and phobia may overlap. Can you access books on OCD and CBT in Russia? Do they help with OCD? Maybe you can teach her about treating OCD! My girlfriend gave me a second chance and I started making it up to her things were going okay for a while but the drugs have made it impossible to function and have a normal life and I cant take it anymore. Then you can consider talking to them every time these thoughts threaten to plague your mind. You can't go to jail unless you commit a crime punishable with jail time. I used to worry about being wrongly arrested for a crime I didnt commit and being sent to jail. I felt terrible about it and the guilt was killing me. Press J to jump to the feed. This isn't really the best thing to do since it's an OCD "check" but it gave me a tool. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Forum. As you get better at facing your anxiety and not giving in to compulsions you can reintroduce these activities to your life. Its often so because they feel embarrassed about their condition. I got an absentee ballot in the mail only a few days before an upcoming election and filled it out but forgot I was home alone and didnt Identifying and understanding the source of your intrusive thoughts will help you keep these thoughts away easily. I'm thinking it might be repressed anger and frustration because I have a difficult time expressing and managing my emotions due to my upbringing. There are many categories of OCD. For the next year I would go to one of these places about once every 3 months. +1(415)-323-0836 (Whatsapps), [emailprotected]. Something that I can't get out of my head is the fear that I might go to jail because of doing something illegal by accident. Left the hospital after 5 days and starting feeling okay again. I am 20 years old, and have been suffering from OCD for almost 8 years now. Now, youll want to pay close attention to these thoughts. It`s like I must stay constantly vigiliant and supress them. I do my best to still make these plans to not strengthen these thoughts. In reality the fear is blown up out of proportion and whatever it is that scares you is very unlikely to happen. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition where you experience obsessive often uncontrollable anxious thoughts with frequent compulsions in response to those thoughts. Then you know what you're trying to stop. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.reddit.com/r/OCD/comments/q4zeo1/please_read_this_before_posting_about_feeling/. Ask our community of thousands of members your health questions, and learn from others experiences. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I am afraid that I am lying to myself and painting a better picture of my character than I deserve. I got a ticket for throwing a cigaretter out of my window when I was 19. Copyright OCD-UK 2004-2022 Do you ask yourself a lot of what ifs? My obsessions revolve are harm, so fear of doing something bad or illegal resonates with me. I realized that some obsessions may be to hard to shake of because you have already done a lot of compulsions that they require or because they are for some reason particulary stressful especially for me. It is difficult to say with conviction whether it happens for sure because each case is very different. Your mindset has to change to a recovery mindset if you want to get better. Richard Rahl Im rambling. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. Finding a lump on your testicle definitely requires a visit to the doctor to get it checked out. But there are many causes of testicular lumps, so I need some replies. I don`t get why medication is not working properly, why I can`t get rid of this "swarm of fear thoughts" The thing is that my Its definitely not healthy :( . Absolutely. But OCD sufferers feel anxiety and overwhelming guilt more than regular people. I worked out, ate healthy and tried to keep a positive attitude but my job was ruining my life. But I've never acted on then, don't intend to, and decided to worry about killing people when I actually do it. Secondly, the compulsions can be dangerous. I wisited doctor and I think this was right thing to do. I used to also think the same about suicide - in so much as I'll end up taking my own life. Sometimes things happen, don't take it too personally. Not understanding why theyre doing what theyre doing only adds to the feeling of not having control. They are not. You can't allow yourself to change your actions or plans based on numbers. I spent 2 weeks drinking a bottle of vodka a day just to get a couple hrs of sleep until my mom checked me into the hospital. is there any good resources about self-help with OCD online? My New Year is ruined ( I developed this obsession recently that involves me making some sort of mistake that I can not recover from and consequently fucking up my life. Study the law, learn about scams and stuff so you will never ever fall under a victim or get in trouble because of ignorance of the law. PLEASE USE THE RESOURCES. That is what I fear the most: not being able to find a job, putting my parents in debt, and other things like that. It is unlikely that these fears will ever come true. Do you have a fear of going to jail or OCD? After all, in cases with OCD, you often worry about scenarios that havent taken place and are not most likely to ever. The best I can do is to go by my therapist's word that I've done no wrong, and that the "victim" seems to be fine and even told methat I've no need to apologize. Common obsessions are: A strong fixation with dirt or germs Repeated doubts (for example, about having turned off the stove) A need to have things in a very specific It could also result from breaking the law knowingly or unknowingly and resulting in jail time. WebFear of doing something illegal and going to jail Something that I can't get out of my head is the fear that I might go to jail because of doing something illegal by accident. My therapist believes that CBT is not for me. She says that my problems and emotional traumas run much deeper, that CBT can help. Generally psychia I don`t get how to draw the line between realistic fears and unrealistic. This has also evolved into my kids being taken away too. I have no doubt CBT would help you, it's even used to help schizoid disorders quite commonly now. Though doctors and dentists are the most common objects of medical-related fear. First step is to identify your compulsions and label them as compulsions. I don't think anyone has said this yet but you need to address the numbers thing. Those who struggle with I started taking Luvox. I have run I don't quite know how because they are based on real events that happened. Press J to jump to the feed. I immediately assume that I've done something wrong and that they're going to haul me off to jail or kill me. At this time, very little is known about toilet anxiety. There are several resources and experts that specialize in treating OCD. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder message board, open discussion, and online support group. I live in the UK. Use your support system and let them know what you might be going through. That's a shame, Richard. NOT LOOKING FOR SYMPATHY. Never asked for it but never stopped it either. I am not ready to discuss political situation in Russia. She says that my current emotional condition and public speaking won`t just how to say it.. work out? Im so predisposed to thinking Ive done something wrong, even when I havent, that I can totally imagine myself giving some nonsensical incoherent false confession. I've had harm OCD for many many years, and have come to expect to have thoughts that in some people would be worrisome, or sociopathic. No amount of reassurance will ever satisfy an unrealistic fear. Better to not want to kill or maim, but sometimes not acting on thoughts is the best we can shoot for. Like Ill catch myself defending myself in my head against people that arent even real lol. But you can`t go to secret serrvices and ask them: "guys, are you OK with my words or are you going to prosecute me?". OCD is crippling if you leave it without treatment. Probably she has a point. I went through a phase of this. however in Russia it is not. The only problem is that in Russia you really can be jailed for political views. Sign up for a new account in our community. Healthy 23 year old men who are abstaining from PMO in my experience make awful decisions. and these fears when they manifest can be cripiling because its like my brain freezes with anxiety anf fear and I am in a fog. 2 Snowbear Your words are kind and warm Though I don`t get how to draw the line between realistic fears and unrealistic. For instance (sorry for de Hello everyone. I've had all sorts of themes, so I unfortunately have been through quite a lot. The goal of this article is to provide a simple framework for beginning to see the coherency in these symptoms. We`ve been discussing methods in political science and I mentioned that rational choice paradigm can explain terrorism and portrays terrirists as rational actors. By now, you may have already seen the term fear of going to jail OCD floating around. Best wishes fam, I feel like this is one of those things that is super hard while you're in the thick of it but if you let other people help you and understand your situation it'll get better. If you afraid of cancer, you can visit doctor and search for cancer. Also during this time I lost 3 jobs in 2 years from being laid off Im a good worker it was just bad timing. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. In RF-ERP the primary goal of exposure is to learn that you have a choice, regardless of the outcome. The private prison industry is huge business here, and they lobby for more jailable offenses, to generate business. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. I went through this and even went so far as to consulting a lawyer, even though it was all completely based in delusion. It was one of the worst experiences of my life for this reason. Like, Im 99% sure I havent done anything to be thrown in jail for, but its still my second biggest fear. Terrorism is rational. By talks I mean the process of psychitherapy. Privet Richard. (My attempt at 'hello' in Russian!) In OCD the thing we fear always seems very real and very likely to happen unless we do the comp Notices Visit our Anxiety Center to learn more about Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive What are your compulsions? These thoughts do not define you as a person, and the more you let that register, the easier it will get. However "police arresting you for expression of opinion" is not something what is unheard of. It makes me not want to leave my room. Ive had all sorts of themes, so I unfortunately have suffered quite a bit. he's super supportive) because any time we go to the Dr's they must be bathed and perfectly dressed/cleaned. I wisited doctor and I think this was right thing to do. Right now, Im stuck on the fear of going to jail because of my real event OCD. The only problem is that in Russia you really can be jailed for political views. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. I've also stopped myself from googling every single thing I'm worried about and to get information about who has been arrested for what. Now, since I can't give you a diagnosis because I'm not a doctor and since I can't give you reassurance either, ask yourself how much this has impacted your life the last few weeks. So, does OCD cause fear, or does fear cause OCD, and is OCD based on fear? What I would recommend, like others have here, is to not seek reassurance and ask people if you've harmed them or ask friends and family if they think you could harm someone. Keep reminding yourself that you can in fact commit these crimes and go to jail. Arriving at conclusions without medical expertise could do you more harm than good. Please note that this article is for your information only and does not constitute clinical advice or establish a patient-psychologist relationship. You might try to ignore them or get rid of them by performing a compulsive behavior or ritual. The support of others is critical at this time. I keep reviewing my memory to check if I had any clear and unmistakable intention to threaten/cause harm to my classmate. Those are just 24 hour periods with an arbitrary number assigned to them. When I used to do these searches, I told myself it was to prove that sort of thing doesn't really happen but I end up convincing myself I'd be the first. Thoughts like terrified of breaking the law without my knowledge, why do I constantly fear going to jail may nag their minds constantly. Also, do not blindly trust people. Research evidence suggests that people suffering from mental health conditions like OCD are more likely to be victims than actual perpetrators.. However, it could also be because I don't want to upset the people around me, especially family and loved ones. Yes, irrational fear is a significant symptom of OCD. ALL of my obsessions are about either getting sued, going to jail or accidentally making someone else go to jail. I immediatly got scared - what if she informs security services that I call terrorism "rational", I asked her whether what I say is confidential - and she confirmed, However my OCD tells me that I should ask her directly whether or not she is going to inform police or secret service, However I realise that with this question I may scare her, she will think that I`m weird and quit lessons. Like what if I don't fill in this paperwork correctly and have to go to jail or get in a lot of trouble. Additionally, they may use emotional reasoning where one regards their emotions as facts. WebWhat are the symptoms of OCD? So, you may also wonder, does OCD cause phobias?. 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