Has anyone overcome OCD? - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Message Board

seyzna · 06-01-2006, 08:22 PM

has anyone overcome OCD and how? i'm tired of doing stupid things caused by OCD but i just cant seem to stop myself.

Skip Service · 06-02-2006, 02:36 AM

ok finally got some time , post edited!

So if you are willing to quit it in the short way then just ignore anything which makes you do those compulsive behaviors .. At first .. this will bring you some stress and disturbance but even with all that try to avoid it for sometime.. and you'll notice that you threw that thought out of your mind and now you are kinda relaxed! the second time it appears .. do the same .. and soon the impact of those thoughts will decrease.. In short, don't think .. don't think about anything .. don't perform any compulsive behaviors .. don't try to do it even once .. you may fell for it! .. Just .. don't do anything .. Ignore! or lets say just Forget about it! .. Carry on with your life .. do something else , don't give your thoughts so much attention or importance! ..

Try that , and see if it helps!

haileysheets · 06-02-2006, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by seyzna

has anyone overcome OCD and how? i'm tired of doing stupid things caused by OCD but i just cant seem to stop myself.

Most people with OCD, like myself, find that they cannot stop it themselves. Most times it requires a combination of medication (while you get it under control) and help from a cognitive psychologist. A cognitive psychologist will help you re-program your brain so that the can avoid thoughts that trigger the OCD. I know I've said this before, but getting on medication and seeing a psychologist was the best thing I ever did. OCD does not rule my life any more, and I am no longer having to take the medication. (I was on Lexapro for 2 years).