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does this ever go away?

7 years ago•2 Replies

I am really trying to understand OCD and pray it will go away again. I had it when my 1st son was born ( I didn't know what the intrusive thoughts were at the time. I assumed hormones. I didn't look into it much and took care of my boy and it went away) now 20 years later and alot of stress and I have the thoughts back. it's been a year. will they go away. or are they here to stay? I don't want to live like this forever. it's exhausting and depressing.

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Cherbear8117 years ago

Im right there with ya!! Its an awful way to live, Im wondering the same thing

Sallyskins7 years ago

It does occasionally go away of its own accord, but mostly it takes a bit of work. I know how exhausting OCD is, and it's not easy to fight it when you're feeling at a low ebb. But it doesn't have to be like this. Make an appointment with your doctor and try to get a referral. Meds can help as well, though they work best alongside CBT. It's often the case that OCD rears its ugly head just when you need it least, like when you're a new mother, or if you have stresses in your life. I don't think anyone ever really gets rid of it altogether, but it is possible to keep it down and to function fairly normally!

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