Can this be OCD too? - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Message Board

02-10-2004, 06:51 PM

Around CHristmas time, I started thinking all the food I ate would give me food poisoning. My psychiatric nurse said that was a delusion (I am bipolar depression) and upped my abilify (antipsychotic). I don;t always take teh higher dose, but the delusions got a little better now.

But Ia m extremely stomach virus and vomit phobic. Not germ phobic in any other way, just in this way. Can I have OCD? My pnurse said no, but Ia m not so sure. SHe has me on abilify and we are trying Celexa, but the Celexa is nauseating me. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I obsess about viruses and vomiting b.c I am a puke phobe, I feel I should say.

SIncerely,

Lauren

fm5 · 02-11-2004, 10:39 AM

My suggestion is to speak to a psychiatrist about your concerns and not a nurse. He/she may have other suggestions/advice for you.

ozenne · 02-11-2004, 08:18 PM

I do consider this tendency to be part of OCD. At least, with me that's what I identify it as.
I have the same problem, I hate eating food other people have prepared. I feel like they could've done anything to it, I could end up with food poisoning or worse. I hate having stomach aches, and I hate throwing up.
I'm sure if you speak to your psychiatrist though, he could verify this.

Always_Worrying · 02-11-2004, 09:41 PM

Ct Girl25
WE NEED TO TALK!

I am sooooooooo the same way. I am absolutely TERRIFied of throwing up! I drive myself insane this time of year with the stomach flu going around. If I hear that someone had puked, is feeling like they are going to puke, etc. I will do anything and everything to get as far away from them as I can! I am so afraid to eat out. I constantly worry for minutes, hours, and days after I've eaten something that it's going to give me food poisoning. I am a germ freak, but it's really mainly to get rid of the stomach virus / samanella, etc. germs!
If someone has a cold and is near me, I could care less!
I have been looking for someone who shares my germ phobia! I believe it's OCD, as I have other characteristics too.