Hope

[Pob76]

Hi all, had a bit of a breakdown today and ended up in A and E where I met a lovely psychiatrist who assured me I wasn’t going crazy or psychotic and was in fact really just suffering from ocd related anxiety. I’m meeting a community care team tomorrow to discuss changes to my meds and some CBT. That’s all great but I’m really thankful to my wonderful wife who came with me and for the first time heard all the gory details of my intrusive thoughts without batting an eyelid. I was so ashamed and guilty about the content of my brain that I never told her the full horror that exists in my mind. I feel great relief having told her and would encourage anyone hiding their thoughts from their significant other to be brave and take the chance. I know I still have a long hard road ahead but for the first time in a long time I have a little bit of hope.

Thanks Shell,and than you anyone who reads this and gets some comfort .

Peter

[MyOCD123]

Glad to hear things are looking up! Your wife sounds like a true keeper. It’s so terrifying to confess these intrusive thoughts to people. Nothing makes me feel better than when I do and I’m met with no judgment or hesitation. Hopefully the CBT will do you good as well!

[bab5]

Hello!

I am saddened to hear about your recent breakdown but I am glad that you ended up meeting a lovely psychiatrist.

I hope your last month has gone well.

I share the fear of opening up to loved ones regarding the situation going on in our brain.

I understand the great relief that you are feeling and amplify your encouragement to anyone hiding their thoughts from loved ones.

This was an inspirational message.

Thank you for posting.