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Anyone more emotional during covid times?

Does anyone else find themselves much more emotional with their ocd struggle during quarantine? I find myself crying over my struggle everyday and I can't...

Does anyone else find themselves much more emotional with their ocd struggle dur...

Catlady27

•3 years ago

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Can anyone relate to my OCD? Is this normal?

Hello everyone, I hope this isn't a strange question to ask! I've been diagnosed with OCD last year and have been aware of it since then, and am still in the...

Hello everyone, I hope this isn't a strange question to ask! I've been diagnose...

anonymous_squirrel

•3 years ago

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A young girl with OCD, new here, hope you can help me.

Hi. I am a 17 year old and I am struggling with OCD especially now that we are under distance learning so I have lesser things to take mind mind off something....

Hi. I am a 17 year old and I am struggling with OCD especially now that we are u...

ames00

•3 years ago

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Obsessed with rumination

Does anyone else struggle with rumination becoming an obsession in itself? I try to rationalize my thoughts to make myself see that the ocd is just...

Does anyone else struggle with rumination becoming an obsession in itself? I tr...

Catlady27

•3 years ago

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#WellnessWednesday, Join us for TRIVIA NIGHT :)

Finish your January right with TRIVIA NIGHT! This Thursday at 7pm ET, join IOCDF National Advocate Ethan Smith at the link below for an hour of trivia, with...

Finish your January right with TRIVIA NIGHT! This Thursday at 7pm ET, join IOCDF...

BethIOCDF

Partner•3 years ago

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Maybe OCD?

Hi there. I feel as though I may suffer from OCD and was wondering whether anyone who is diagnosed/has been diagnosed/ knows someone who has been or is...

Hi there. I feel as though I may suffer from OCD and was wondering whether anyon...

no18

•3 years ago

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Am I overthinking?

My son gets dry lips and he tends to pull skin off. Well with my health ocd I get anxiety when I see his lips get like this! Idk what to do. I’m trying not to...

My son gets dry lips and he tends to pull skin off. Well with my health ocd I ge...

Julieflowers

•3 years ago

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Venlafaxine tablets or capsules- different side effects?

Anyone noticed any issues switching from Venlafaxine tablets to capsules? Chemist had run out so no other reason for the switch? Thanks

Anyone noticed any issues switching from Venlafaxine tablets to capsules? Chemis...

LHM1

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Contamination confusion

Does anyone who has contamination issues struggle with the idea of transferring the contamination to other objects or places? If I touch something that I feel...

Does anyone who has contamination issues struggle with the idea of transferring ...

Catlady27

•3 years ago

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Did I do something awful, or is it just my pure-'O' trying to reassert itself?

I've had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder all of my life, in various forms. Recently, in April 2019, I developed the most hellish form I'd encountered yet; pure...

I've had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder all of my life, in various forms. Recentl...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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How to Participate in OCD Research or Advertise a Study

How to find a study Participating in a research study is a great way to give back to the OCD community. Everything we know about OCD—how the disorder...

How to find a study Participating in a research study is a great way to give ba...

BethIOCDF

Partner•3 years ago

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Petition to increase immediate mental health supports in BC, Canada

https://www.change.org/p/petition-to-increase-immediate-mental-health-supports-in-bc?recruiter=3322162&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaig

https://www.change.org/p/petition-to-increase-immediate-mental-health-supports-i...

BlackOnyx

•3 years ago

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#WellnessWednesday :) Do I have Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

How do you know whether you or someone you know has BDD? Psychiatric diagnoses—including BDD—are made primarily by asking questions to determine if an...

How do you know whether you or someone you know has BDD? Psychiatric diagnoses—i...

BethIOCDF

Partner•3 years ago

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hocd

i’m really struggling. everytime i look at a female i just think i’m attracted to them. when i’m honestly not. i just find them pretty or i can understand how...

i’m really struggling. everytime i look at a female i just think i’m attracted t...

somebodylol

•3 years ago

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Health Anxiety | How To Do Treatment

Health anxiety can be confusing. It can trick you into thinking you may be in great danger when you’re not. It takes normal physical symptoms and makes you...

Health anxiety can be confusing. It can trick you into thinking you may be in gr...

ocdandanxiety

•3 years ago

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Fear of Repressed Memories

I was wondering if anyone had a similar experience. I am going to just a TW for abuse just now before I explain. I had a very lovely upbringing and I had never...

I was wondering if anyone had a similar experience. I am going to just a TW for ...

Nicolemichaela7

•3 years ago

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Harm OCD when depressed

Does anyone elses harm OCD act up more when they’re feeling depressed/going through a period of depression? My harm OCD focuses on a fear of self harming. I’ve...

Does anyone elses harm OCD act up more when they’re feeling depressed/going thro...

disneyandme

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Zoloft?

I just started Zoloft last week and was wondering if anyone has had good results from this medicine and maybe how long/ the dose it took to get there!

I just started Zoloft last week and was wondering if anyone has had good results...

Cg11

•3 years ago

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Fluoxetine for contamination OCD

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had taken fluoxetine for OCD and it helped? Soon after my son was born I developed severe contamination OCD, with fears that...

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had taken fluoxetine for OCD and it helped? So...

mmmmww

•3 years ago

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Fear of losing my mind

Hello, I am undiagnosed however I’m almost certain I have pure OCD, and I have yet to seek help considering my current financial situation (an excuse for my...

Hello, I am undiagnosed however I’m almost certain I have pure OCD, and I have y...

Nicolemichaela7

•3 years ago

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Fear of Cultural Misappropriation

Hi, everyone. So to give some background, I am spiritually fluid. I mix and match spiritualities into my own in ways that are meaningful to me and that (to the...

Hi, everyone. So to give some background, I am spiritually fluid. I mix and matc...

mvillarreal

•3 years ago

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Can someone relate?

Hi! I’ve had OCD for about two years and it’s been a really tough up and down journey. For a while it was just every once in a while but now I feel like...

Hi! I’ve had OCD for about two years and it’s been a really tough up and down jo...

Cg11

•3 years ago

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Emotional Hangover

So... I opened up to my therapist more in our last session and now I have only regret regarding that appointment. It wasn't even OCD related, I just have a...

So... I opened up to my therapist more in our last session and now I have only r...

PaperTigers

•3 years ago

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How do you all deal with stigma and such?

I collect Breyer horses and this was in the news feed of one of my groups. Just hit me the wrong way. I know it's innocent enough. Idk. I feel Even awareness...

I collect Breyer horses and this was in the news feed of one of my groups. Just ...

OrchidKoi15

•3 years ago

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How to deal with Pure O?

I have this fear that my thoughts will become abnormal, latest obsession that is gripping my mind is that, I'll get opposite thoughts. For example, if I'm...

I have this fear that my thoughts will become abnormal, latest obsession that is...

realANA

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Help!!!

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Всем мира и добра! Впервые на вашем форуме. И буквально вчера узнала о наличии ...

Maska

•3 years ago

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Specific Phobias

Anyone have any tips on dealing with Avoidance behavior regarding Specific Phobias and how to overcome them?

Anyone have any tips on dealing with Avoidance behavior regarding Specific Phobi...

JediAlchemy

•3 years ago

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Workplace Stress

Feeling so stressed and anxious at work I feel like I'm going to pass out or have a heart attack. I work at a gas station so it's really hectic. Im doing too...

Feeling so stressed and anxious at work I feel like I'm going to pass out or hav...

JediAlchemy

•3 years ago

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Intro and About me. Looking for Help!

I'm new to this forum and have not posted an introduction yet but I was having a Panic attack about a half an hour ago. now I'm at work and have a bit of time...

I'm new to this forum and have not posted an introduction yet but I was having a...

JediAlchemy

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Did I leave the stove on?

Hi guys! Happy New Year! I am new here and I am glad to be a part of the community. I was wondering if anyone can relate to this: I am always worried that I...

Hi guys! Happy New Year! I am new here and I am glad to be a part of the communi...

Purplerains

•3 years ago

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Posts - My OCD Community | HealthUnlocked

My OCD Community

All posts for January 2021

Anyone more emotional during covid times?

Can anyone relate to my OCD? Is this normal?

A young girl with OCD, new here, hope you can help me.

Obsessed with rumination

#WellnessWednesday, Join us for TRIVIA NIGHT :)

Maybe OCD?

Am I overthinking?

Venlafaxine tablets or capsules- different side effects?

Contamination confusion

Did I do something awful, or is it just my pure-'O' trying to reassert itself?

How to Participate in OCD Research or Advertise a Study

Petition to increase immediate mental health supports in BC, Canada

#WellnessWednesday :) Do I have Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

hocd

Health Anxiety | How To Do Treatment

Fear of Repressed Memories

Harm OCD when depressed

Zoloft?

Fluoxetine for contamination OCD

Fear of losing my mind

Fear of Cultural Misappropriation

Can someone relate?

Emotional Hangover

How do you all deal with stigma and such?

How to deal with Pure O?

Help!!!

Specific Phobias

Workplace Stress

Intro and About me. Looking for Help!

Did I leave the stove on?

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