http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/please-can-you-decide-today It's Time to Act. OCD Action provides support and information for people affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Tue, 22 May 2012 16:39:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/search.php http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/please-can-you-decide-today#post-41743 Wed, 26 May 2010 21:34:11 +0000 rena 41743@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ <p>No, you should not give in, I know that is easier said than done, as I have done the same thing myself, and then when I go back to check of course I did not leave anything behind. All the while I know in my mind, that I did not leave anything, my OCD wants me to believe I did. If you checked everything on your list and have it all, then there is no need to check again, you did not leave anything behind. Relax and have a good day. </p> http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/please-can-you-decide-today#post-41724 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:40:21 +0000 Anonymous 41724@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ <p>No, Nigel, try not to. What is the most precious thing you could have left there? Or do you worry about something incriminating? I’m not sure what form your OCD takes, but please try to resist., you checked enough.</p> <p>I used to spend hours checking. Then I lost one of my most precious items, despite all this. Somehow it knocked that obsession on the head, well almost, certainly gave it a headache!</p> <p>I try to say I have everything that matters. My family, my animals. Nothing else was worth the stress of the checking. </p> http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/topic/please-can-you-decide-today#post-41722 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:18:21 +0000 nigel 41722@http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forums/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>I'm having a OCD moment and I would like your help figuring out what to do or what not to do.</p> <p>I went to my brothers yesterday and like usually when I left i felt like i may have left something on the dining room chair.</p> <p>I listed everything I took with me and ticked it off when I got back. I checked the sofa where i was sat before i left however when i got up from the dining room chair i checked on it and under it but because i didnt want to be seen checking i took a sneaky look. I didn't get a chance to look three or four or ten times and now I keep getting moments when I feel i may have left something. As times moving on i start to doubt whther i checked and the anxiety gets worse. However the items on my list were on me when i got home.</p> <p>I don't want to go back and make a scene just to check but i cant handle these thoughts. Should I give in and check or what?</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>Nigel </p>