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Posted 10/20/2013 5:21 PM (GMT 0)
First off thanks for everyone's input on my previous posts. Based on what you all have said and talking to my mom I have kind of figured that I have OCD. When I realized this I went to a couple of websites (I know thats risky) but read through symptoms and I had literally every single symptom. It was almost like someone wrote the page about me.

Even thought my progress I believe is getting there on its own, I have decided to talk to a psychologist. I'm really not sure if medication is the route I want to take, but I figure that at the very least the psychologist can help me and maybe give me ways to suppress it.
Posted 10/20/2013 5:32 PM (GMT 0)
JK,

I am glad that you are going to talk to someone about this.:)

You will get a professional's opinion about what exactly you are dealing with, and how to proceed.

Anxiety and OCD can both be treated very well in some cases solely with therapy/coping strategies .

Other times sufferers definitly need/benefit from and Rx as well...but for now just let you focus be on getting in to be evalutated and simply see what unfolds after your intake meeting.

I am really glad that you are seeking the help that you need and desire.:)

Keep us posted,

S.C.
Posted 10/20/2013 5:33 PM (GMT 0)
Awesome to hear man! I'm seeing someone too and were leaning more towards OCD too. I never realized one could have OCD with no text book compulsions. (. I've convinced myself a have a heart condition that 12 doctors have missed. I'm going on 10 weeks now!). My therapist and doctor and I decided to try Luvox because it's supposed to help with me OCD and the intrusive thoughts. I just started 2 days ago so we will see.

I want to eventually do this with no medicine. Good luck and let us know how you do!
Posted 10/20/2013 8:41 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys again I appreciate the support. Lately I've almost felt like I just don't care about my obsessions and almost feel like I've just accepted them. If you recall, I have been very anxious about a new relationship which has been somewhat long distance. I have gone through thoughts like "what if you're faking how you care about her? What if you don't like her? What if you're gay? What if you hurt her?" Basically it's been "what if" and then the worst possible outcome of the relationship despite the relationship going quite well.

I just feel like I'm in a very weird melo state right now where it's almost like I have just accepted all these thoughts. I know they aren't true and they still have been popping in my head, but they just don't bother me as much as they did. That's good right? I do find myself fearing "why aren't you getting upset about this anymore?" every now and then too but I think it's because I'm just ready to move on and be happy again as opposed to actually believing the obsessions.

Regardless I'm meeting with a psychologist sometime this week even if I'm feeling great.
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