Quando fico sabendo que algúem se suicidou ou cometeu homicidio, sinto uma angustia, medo de um dia cometer um ato igual ou parecido. Será se isso é sintoma do TOC? Alguém aqui tambem passa por isso?
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It sounds like harm OCD to me. It's the fear of the possibility of causing harm to self or others. It causes discomfort, so you spend time trying to completely eliminate that possibility instead of focusing on regular activities. That makes things worse in the long run because you lose faith in yourself and the future. It's a vicious cycle.
The best treatment is to face triggers (news about a suicide or murder, in your case) and not respond to them in an obsessional manner. It's called exposure and response prevention (ERP). Instead, you go about your daily business as usual. After a while, you realize you can have a more or less normal life in an imperfect and uncertain world. This treatment isn't always easy, but it's worth it in the end.
Sinto isso há 14 anos, desde o final dos meus 20 anos e hoje já estou com 34 anos. Muito ruim, a princípio achava q era depressão mas meu único sintoma é esse de medo de fazer algum dano em mim mesmo ou a quem mais eu amo. Minha vida é muito boa, tenho uma familia, amigos e namorado que me ama. Não tenho motivo pra ser deprimida, depois de muito pesquisar, só agora vejo que meu problema parece ser o TOC porque meu único sintoma é pensar coisas ruins comigo mesmo ou com as pessoas que mais amo e pelo que entendi o TOC ataca o que mais prezamos. Agora sinto um pouquinho de alívio dos sintomas depois que comecei a tomar 15mg de escitalopran todos os dias.
Medication may help, but you also need to do therapy so OCD symptoms don't return after you stop taking medication.
As vezes me pergunto se só eu sinto isso, porque parece ser um castigo, é muito assustador e causa muita dor.
You're not alone. OCD is distressing and impairing for about 1 to 2% of the global population. Recovery isn't always easy, it takes time, but it's possible.
Obrigada pelas mensagens de incentivo e apoio, suas palavras e conhecimento me ajudam muito.
De nada.
Depending on the intensity, yes, it can be OCD.
It is important to analyze if this is only a common fear and empathy (putting yourself in the person’s place, like ‘What would I do in a situation like this?’) or if it is causing you thoughts that simply repeat in your head for a large part of your day and you can’t control.
If the intensity is so high that you start to doubt your sanity, recognizing that the thought is absurd but are incapable of getting rid of it naturally (thinking about something else without even noticing that you changed the subject in your mind), it may be a sign of OCD.
Sinto isso há 14 anos, desde o final dos meus 20 anos e hoje já estou com 34 anos. Muito ruim, a princípio achava q era depressão mas meu único sintoma é esse de medo de fazer algum dano em mim mesmo ou a quem mais eu amo. Minha vida é muito boa, tenho uma familia, amigos e namorado que me ama. Não tenho motivo pra ser deprimida, depois de muito pesquisar, só agora vejo que meu problema parece ser o TOC. Agora sinto um pouquinho de alívio dos sintomas depois que comecei a tomar 15mg de escitalopram todos os dias.
Yes, if you have been experiencing this for such a long time, it is very likely to be OCD. OCD and depression are different, so I don’t think you have depression based on what you’re describing.
Sometimes, OCD can lead to depression because of the fear and anxiety the person feels, but they are different conditions. Medication is always a good alternative, and if it is working for you, keep up with the treatment. You will probably get better and better. It is a slow recovery, and total remission is possible, but it takes time.
OCD is stubborn, and even after years, it can come back. However, every time it does, you will know better how to deal with it. I wish you the best, and I’m happy to hear that you are already seeing improvement
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