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Anxiety leading to OCD

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LittleMissOverthinker · 30/11/2018 17:52

Hello....I’m looking for some advice really. I’ve had generalised anxiety for around 7 years which is usually managed well (with medication) I’ve always been very particular about things and some ’compulsions’ I have I’ve had mildly for years....its always been a bit of a joke between me and my friends about my funny little quirks. I came out of an abusive relationship about 2 years ago and it’s been very difficult, having 2 young children as well to raise. I dont know whether its because its this time of year (when the abuse in my past relationship got worse) but over the past couple of months my obsessions and compulsions have become a lot worse....this past week has been the worse to the point where I can’t leave the house until I’ve ‘done everything’ which makes me late for things which in turn makes me more anxious, if that makes sense? I have really intrusive and unwanted thoughts and it worries me to death! Sometimes I can’t sit down for organising things and other times i just sit and binge on TV programs just to keep from my own thoughts. I find it hard to relax and actually broke down in tears earlier because I seem to see every little bit of dirt on everything and it overwhelms me, it feels like i just want to crawl out of my own skin and I physically squirm and clench my teeth until it gives me jaw ache. But then i get overwhelmed with how much i’d have to clean to get rid of every bit of dirt (impossible i know) so then i feel depressed. I’m not really sure what to do for the best. My query is should I go to the doctors about it? I’m seeing a counsellor to do with my past abusive relationship so should I just rely on that to help?

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NannyMcfanny · 30/11/2018 18:07

Hi,
I have OCD, GAD and Depression.

Can I ask what meds are you on?

OCD is usually treated with CBT rather than counselling, definitely ask you Dr about it.

LittleMissOverthinker · 30/11/2018 18:25

I take imipramine for my anxiety. I've had CBT in the past for it as well x

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NannyMcfanny · 01/12/2018 09:34

I take Sertraline and I don't obsess, my anxiety has gone away too.

I can recommend OCD Uk. A website with a forum, there are loads of people on there with some great advice.

NannyMcfanny · 01/12/2018 09:36

Also I found my hobbies useful too. If I'm feeling down I throw myself into a big project.

Do you have a hobby?

LittleMissOverthinker · 01/12/2018 11:06

I actually signed up to that last night so will see what sort of an insight I get from there. No I don’t really. I don’t have the time too have one....I have my youngest full time as he’s nearly 2, and when I’ve not got him I’m either at appointments or doing odd jobs etc. I’m doing a bit of studying for nvq as well so that takes up a lot of time Sad

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NannyMcfanny · 01/12/2018 13:58

Stress and not making time for myself can make me worse, I get overwhelmed easily.

Could you talk to your Dr about other medications you could try?

It's hard because you feel like you can never truly be honest about your thoughts incase someone judges you.
But equally talking about it and seeking reassurance can easily turn into a compulsion, which only feeds the obsessions.

Focussing on my crochet and sewing for eg is helpful for me.

I also swear by Sertraline.

I hope you find the website useful, it made me feel sane again xxxx

LittleMissOverthinker · 01/12/2018 16:27

Yes I totally agree about thinking people will judge me. My abusive ex used my mental health against me to try and take my children off me (but thankgod people could see gmhe was full of shit) but it still worries me to death x

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NannyMcfanny · 01/12/2018 16:48

Losing my children is the centre of all of my obsessions, it's awful!

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