A late night cause of OCD

[AasifParticipant]

Hi Don’t know if I’ve seen this problem on the forum, well, OCD keeps me awake and that means almost all nights are a late night for me. If I have to get up early what can I do?? In one months time, I’ll be starting a new job. OCD is ready to strike me and my future is full of doubts, who knows if I’ll be okay? OCD has been around for the best part of my life. I feel like an idiot and it is upsetting… I really don’t feel like starting a new job because of OCD. Think there’s any hope for me?

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Thanks for posting on our forums. Please don’t ever think you’re alone – you can contact the OCD Action Helpline to talk to or email someone who understands OCD.

Our Helpline volunteers provide confidential help, information and support for people with OCD (and anyone who thinks they may have OCD). Most volunteers have personal experience of OCD; all understand how it can impact your entire life. Contact our Helpline by:

• phone: 0300 636 5478 (this is a UK number).
• email: support@ocdaction.org.uk

We want to be sure you know that you’re never without support. OCD Action is here to help!

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Forum Moderators here:

Thanks for posting on our forums. Please don’t ever think you’re alone – you can contact the OCD Action Helpline to talk to or email someone who understands OCD.

Our Helpline volunteers provide confidential help, information and support for people with OCD (and anyone who thinks they may have OCD). Most volunteers have personal experience of OCD; all understand how it can impact your entire life. Contact our Helpline by:

• phone: 0300 636 5478 (this is a UK number).
• email: support@ocdaction.org.uk

We want to be sure you know that you’re never without support. OCD Action is here to help!

[weemanParticipant]

Sorry only seen this. I used to be super active on this forum but haven’t been on for a couple of years now. I’m giving a talk on OCD and put me in mind of this forum. I’m sure rules may have changed so hope I don’t get into trouble with anything with my reply.

 

I had anxieties over sleep. What if I’m late, what if I sleep in? Then my mind goes mental and I end up thinking it would be better to stay up all night go to my meetings and then go to sleep. (I did this often and it was a bad idea) If your work is supportive of employees with disabilities I would talk to your manager and explain your issues and worries and ask to do an occupational therapy review where a specialist will speak with you and suggest workplace agreements to your management and they should honour those as for most employers it’s a better option for staff retention than people struggling in work and leaving.

 

Hope the new job is going well

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