Is OCD worse than anxiety?

Angeleyes7715 · May 18, 2018

I've become aware that I'm dealing with three different mental health problems anxiety, depression, and OCD. I recently just became aware of OCD and the more I read it it seems more likely the reason why my anxiety is so presistant. Now I'm wondering if OCD might be the thing to try to get rid of before messing with anxiety and depression. I feel like I've developed each of these issues over time and I'm worried about developing more .ental health problems.

I'm going to try to get in for a mental health assessment. I made an appointment for 2 weeks out. I mean I textbook match every description for pure o, anxiety, and clinical depression so...

yeshuaslavejeff · May 18, 2018

Keep praying for revelation of truth and help from the Father in heaven, daily.

DaisyDay · May 18, 2018

I think they are inter-related, that they affect each other. The more anxious you are, the more your OCD will flare up. Ironically, if you start to obsess about getting rid of your OCD, you'll just become more anxious about it - I think; it depends on how you intend to go about it. DBT and "mindfulness training" would probably be helpful for all three.

It seems odd that you should have to learn what gives you peace and joy, but I doubt anyone of us is born knowing it - you have to pay attention (which you should actually be good at). One thing that might help is to write down the good things - with depression, a person tends to forget that there ever were good things, so you may need to remind yourself.

Good luck on your journey. It's not easy, but it should be interesting.

yeshuaslavejeff · May 18, 2018

Hebrews 13:5 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)
5 Let your a]">[a]character or moral disposition be free from love of money [including greed, avarice, lust, and craving for earthly possessions] and be satisfied with your present [circumstances and with what you have];

for He [God] b]">[b]Himself has said,
I will not in any way fail you nor c]">[c]give you up nor leave you without support.
[I will] not, d]">[d][I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless

nor forsake
nor e]">[e]let [you] down (f]">[f]relax My hold on you)!

[g]">[g]Assuredly not!]

lamb7 · May 18, 2018

They are kind of a byproduct of OCD for me it's OCD I have pure O. Anxiety happened then I can sink into depression. So they go together.
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ImAllLikeOkWaitWat · May 18, 2018

Imo OCD is the worst/second worst because of it's persistent nature. It's always there. Panic attacks are probably the only thing worse because those can land you in the emergency room

Angeleyes7715 · May 19, 2018

lamb7 said:
They are kind of a byproduct of OCD for me it's OCD I have pure O. Anxiety happened then I can sink into depression. So they go together.
.

It's really weird. I've never been afraid of anything like I am pure O. I wouldn't even know how to begin to get rid of it cause I'm just scared of having it.

lamb7 · May 19, 2018

Angeleyes7715 said:
It's really weird. I've never been afraid of anything like I am pure O. I wouldn't even know how to begin to get rid of it cause I'm just scared of having it.

Yea it is scary and people generally don't notice since you will be just in your own thoughts and such. Dont be afraid of the Pure O itself it will only make the ruminations worse. Hang in there!

Celticroots · May 19, 2018

OCD is an anxiety disorder, so asking if it's worse than anxiety is redundant. To see if you have OCD, get a diagnosis from a psychologist or psychiatrist then discuss treatment options with them.

I also think Pure O is a misnomer. People with 'Pure' O do have compulsions, but they are mostly mental like rumination or asking for reassurance, replacing 'bad' thoughts with good thoughts.

If , on occasion they do take physical forms, it can be in the form of avoiding people, situations, or objects, that trigger intrusive thoughts. Example: if you have intrusive thoughts of stabbing someone, you avoid working with knives.

Searching the internet obsessively for information regarding the theme of your obsession is also common with this type of OCD.

Angeleyes7715 · May 20, 2018

Celticroots said:
OCD is an anxiety disorder, so asking if it's worse than anxiety is redundant. To see if you have OCD, get a diagnosis from a psychologist or psychiatrist then discuss treatment options with them.

I also think Pure O is a misnomer. People with 'Pure' O do have compulsions, but they are mostly mental like rumination or asking for reassurance, replacing 'bad' thoughts with good thoughts.

If , on occasion they do take physical forms, it can be in the form of avoiding people, situations, or objects, that trigger intrusive thoughts. Example: if you have intrusive thoughts of stabbing someone, you avoid working with knives.

Searching the internet obsessively for information regarding the theme of your obsession is also common with this type of OCD.

I have it : ( I match what you are talking about exactly. Lately it's been some fear of people thinking I'm looking at them so I am constantly looking away as soon as I see people. It's very strange. I've never had this problem before. A terrible problem to have. I've been trying to do something to help myself by using chamomile, positive affirmations against OCD, and meditation so we will see if it helps at all. Chamomile seems to at least help me not go into complete crying fits where I hyperventilate.

yeshuaslavejeff · May 20, 2018

Celticroots said:
Searching the internet obsessively for information regarding the theme of your obsession is also common with this type of OCD.

A bigger help often is finding a support group of people who have overcome this, or parly overcome this,
and meet together , what, once or twice a week perhaps ?
Maybe one person who overcame this - search through church(es)? Listings of support groups?
Even meeting someone 'accidentally' (on purpose by God's Design - God's Purpose) talking casually at first at a store or the laundromatt or wherever .....

As soon as you find one or more people who have overcome this, it is (usually) a BIG RELIEF - you are no longer alone in this....

There are perhaps dozens of people on some forums who have overcome this , but it is not allowed to put this in public forum posts here.

lamb7 · May 20, 2018

I saw this article maybe it can help you? Got OCD? Changing Your Diet Might Help

Angeleyes7715 said:
I have it : ( I match what you are talking about exactly. Lately it's been some fear of people thinking I'm looking at them so I am constantly looking away as soon as I see people. It's very strange. I've never had this problem before. A terrible problem to have. I've been trying to do something to help myself by using chamomile, positive affirmations against OCD, and meditation so we will see if it helps at all. Chamomile seems to at least help me not go into complete crying fits where I hyperventilate.

yeshuaslavejeff · May 20, 2018

Even though diet can be the cause and the cure, it often takes a health professional (for details, essentials, and testing) to help correct things and keep stable.
Either that or effective prayer with power and results.

Celticroots · May 24, 2018

Angeleyes7715 said:
I have it : ( I match what you are talking about exactly. Lately it's been some fear of people thinking I'm looking at them so I am constantly looking away as soon as I see people. It's very strange. I've never had this problem before. A terrible problem to have. I've been trying to do something to help myself by using chamomile, positive affirmations against OCD, and meditation so we will see if it helps at all. Chamomile seems to at least help me not go into complete crying fits where I hyperventilate.

Do you think you have it? Or have you been diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist? Self diagnosing is the worst think you can do.

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