OCD Action

stus
Member

HI all

probably just writing this as feel very low at the moment. The more i try to get better the worse my ocd becomes i am getting triggers constantly.... very tired now.
Has anyone got any coping methods (short term instant) when ocd gets really bad?
I leave it, face it, agree with it but yet it still wont go
sleeping is getting really bad,,,

Thu Jul 29 2010 12:12:00 #
Tricia
Member

Dear Stu, When my OCD is really bad, I haven’t found anything that will help. It’s why some of us have resorted to giving in to part of our OCD. It’s not what the experts recommend, but they aren’t in our shoes! However, we are not all the same, there may be something that will help you. Exercise helps many, and it might improve your sleep.

Have you ever tried meditation? It works for me when the stress isn’t over the top. Music also helps, but again, not when I am extremely anxious or experiencing awful intrusive thoughts. In fact, I had one of my worst experiences (OCD-wise) at a concert where the most relaxing, beautiful music was being played.

I am really sorry you are suffering like this at the moment. Are you taking any medication?

Tricia x

Thu Jul 29 2010 12:23:17 #
stus
Member

Hi Tricia x

yes 40mg Seroxat but not taking for 3 days, guess that not helping (just wanted to be normal without meds) i guess acceptance is the best strategy i know. Posted almost as soon as i woke up as this bad time for me when i wake x
I think i am so mad with my ocd that i want to fight it but maybe getting angry with it feeds it? catch 22 xx

Thu Jul 29 2010 12:26:33 #
Tricia
Member

Stu, I believe Seroxat leaves the body very quickly (unlike Prozac) so you probably are reacting to that. There’s nothing wrong with taking medication long term. Fred Toates is a psychologist and he states in his book that he takes medication. A diabetic would not struggle to be ‘normal’ and stop their insulin. Many psychiatrists view an SSRI in the same light.

Waking can be one of the worst times. You sound a bit brighter now. Please take your Seroxat today!

If you do decide to come off it, do it with guidance. Seroxat does seem to have worse effects than some of the other SSRIs if it’s stopped suddenly (though all should be reduced slowly).

Tricia x

P.S. Not sure about the anger feeding it, but definitely don't be angry with yourself!

Thu Jul 29 2010 12:56:32 #
stus
Member

Hi Tric

thanks again x

yes ok gonna take them lol your right ( i know your right and get the diabetic thing)

today i am going to call it OCD i will try this alllll day and let you know how i get on this eve x

thank you again

stu

Thu Jul 29 2010 13:00:12 #
Tricia
Member

Pleased to hear that!! xx

Thu Jul 29 2010 13:13:18 #
Hb
Member

God I know how you feel. You want to fight by the more you do the worse it becomes. Iv found that wen am low music is amazing got so many feel good songs that try and keep me fighting. Hope you feel happier

Thu Jul 29 2010 16:10:43 #
stus
Member

Hi Hb

Funny enough got music on now, making music on my pc helps alot,, well gives me a slight break from it.

Thu Jul 29 2010 16:39:39 #
Hb
Member

Just a way of escaping. I wish my mind had an off button! Atleast so it can rest!

Thu Jul 29 2010 20:01:13 #
stus
Member

Tue Aug 17 2010 15:57:15 #