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
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That's such a positive story! A lot of us feel so ashamed and guilty about the rubbish in our brains, but it's so great that you're going to get proper help with a supportive wife by your side.
And a round of applause for your wife! Hope it goes well with the community care team.
Thanks Sally, I’m home now and back ruminating as the the initial reassurance has of course worn off,but hey as long as there’s light there’s hope,gotta keep on keeping on. I’m tired but have something to help me maybe get some sleep! Feeling a bit more positive. I’d actually like to thank you too,your posts have been of great comfort. Hope you’re well.
Just an update,apparently I’m the only person in the country who thinks I’m a danger to anyone...which of course means...they’re all wrong😂. Jesus I hate OCD!
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OCD and loss of too much weight, very anxious and depressed
OCD confessing to partner
I can’t cope with this!! 
Ocd is taking over my life! 
Feeling low and tearfull