Bad anxiety and OCD

[AnonymousParticipant]

OCD to me feel like I have bad anxiety all the time and it feels so real like I want the anxiety or something. But I hate it. I don’t understand how I can go from feeling ok to extreme anxiety when I know I don’t want to feel that way. I don’t understand OCD at all

[wannabefreeParticipant]

It’s sure not easy is it?

There are medicines available to help with our anxiety, the main driving force behind OCD.

A lot of people around us don’t seem to care about anything, and yet they get through life relatively unscathed. And yet, If we stopped caring so much, we have that fear of impending disaster… And yet… Those disasters don’t actually occur… Despite our convinced expectant fears… They actually don’t turn out as bad as expected… I’ve got more defiant over the years… I challenge it… And so far… Fingers crossed… I’ve gotten away with it… I’ve never made anyone else ill… I’ve never been sued. And I’m not important enough to be chased by willing or unwilling assailants… I’m just anonymous little old me…

Wannabe

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Hi:

We’re sorry you’re going through such a difficult time with OCD and we want you to know that OCD Action offers several types of support for you

You can contact the OCD Action Helpline and Email Ser to talk to or email someone who understands OCD.

Our Helpline volunteers provide confidential information and support for people with OCD. Most volunteers have personal experience of OCD; all understand how it can impact your life. Contact our Helpline by:

• phone: 0300 636 5478
• email: support@ocdaction.orguk

Support groups for people with OCD offer a safe place where you can talk openly about OCD and support other people. Read information about UK-based groups here:

• OCD Action Skype/Phone/Zoom support groups: https://ocdaction.org.uk/i-need-support/ocd-action-skype-phone-zoom-support-groups/

If you don’t live in the UK, look for groups near you on the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) website. Under “Find Help”, choose “Listing Types”, then “Support Groups”: https://iocdf.org/

And please remember that you’re never alone – OCD Action is here to support you.

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