Maybe you can teach her about treating OCD! Probably she has a point. I used to work very intense construction labor jobs with shitty pay carrying shingles, bricks, basically anything heavy. Put another way, they lose their sense of agency. I KNOW IM AN AWFUL PERSON I JUST NEED HELP SO I CAN MAKE THIS RIGHT. I am scared for the whole week and I need support and ideas how can I cope. Reasoning does not help control the obsessions. I recently visited Youtube channel wich is opposite towards Kremlin. I catch myself assuming its gonna happen and that scares me even more. How your mind keeps going over it, churning. I feel like I don`t know. I read books, I play games, but fear thought are "floating around". It`s like I must stay constantly vigiliant and supres For real though, that's solid advice from your therapist. You know it's an OCD (unrealistic) fear when checking it out and getting reassurance still leaves you feeling doubtful. Hemophobia: Fear of blood Latrophobia: Fear of doctors. * An exposure may also provide an opportunity to disconfirm an expected negative outcome of a certain behavior, but RF-ERP does not see this as the primary way that exposure works. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. It is unlikely that these fears will ever come true. PLEASE USE THE RESOURCES. What I would recommend, like others have here, is to not seek reassurance and ask people if you've harmed them or ask friends and family if they think you could harm someone. Like Ill catch myself defending myself in my head against people that arent even real lol. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition where you experience obsessive often uncontrollable anxious thoughts with frequent compulsions in response to those thoughts. Do you cave in and change what youre doing or do you go ahead and do it anyway? Re: Pure-O: Scared of PrisonPlease help. The obsessions and compulsions that characterize OCD can center around different themes. and these fears when they manifest can be cripiling because its like my brain freezes with anxiety anf fear and I am in a fog. Furthermore, I'm reminded of a technique from Katie d'Ath's videos on YT, talking about an effective strategy to counter OCD. And I hate it for you. by coconutjam82 Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:31 am, by coconutjam82 Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:31 am, by coconutjam82 Sun Feb 21, 2016 2:18 am, by coconutjam82 Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:51 am, by sillycaterpillar89 Thu Apr 07, 2016 2:16 am, by eightpencils Tue Apr 12, 2016 7:52 pm, Return to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 36 guests. What would a courtroom say?". I, in my infinite childhood wisdom, thought it would be hilarious to bring a laser pen to school with me that day, despite it being on the wideley circulated list of items we were explicitly told to not bring that day. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. Also I cry a lot - can this be the sign of depression? My girlfriend gave me a second chance and I started making it up to her things were going okay for a while but the drugs have made it impossible to function and have a normal life and I cant take it anymore. But perhaps the worst part of OCD is this feeling of total powerlessness to exert any control over them. what ifshe was in denial and finallysnapped , what if she finally remembered things that I couldn't remember) and decided to press charges? Generally psychiatriast diagnose me with shizotypical disorder and emphasize that "medication first, talks later". I spent alot of money seeking reassurance from lawyers (they say - no risk). No amount of reassurance will ever satisfy an unrealistic fear. My sister is a Poli sci grad student and we live together. I would think this falls under intrusive thoughts. WebFirstly, OCD is an anxiety disorder, and can lead to other disorders, like depression, which can cause suicidal thoughts. By For some though, the fear can be very overwhelming. I understand sometimes people really do get jailed in Russia for their political views, but ask someone with fears of bacteria and they'll say the likelihood of illness is real, people with responsibility fears will say they 'should' feel responsible and so on. You need to understand why these thoughts are disturbing you in the first place. Always something super bad. But in Russia you can get jailed for justification of terrorism, I don`t think that I justified it - I never said it`s OK to blow up things and spread terror - I just explained it from political science standpoint. It's a very scary thing :/. There have been cases where the OCD may develop into a phobia and vice versa. As you get better at facing your anxiety and not giving in to compulsions you can reintroduce these activities to your life. Left the hospital after 5 days and starting feeling okay again. How do you cope with these kind of thoughts? Like, Im 99% sure I havent done anything to be thrown in jail for, but its still my second biggest fear. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. Healthy 23 year old men who are abstaining from PMO in my experience make awful decisions. They need to accept their fear is out of proportion to reality and stop seeking reassurance. One of the best is https://www.ocduk.org/shop/break-free-from-ocd/. ivleo Common obsessions are: A strong fixation with dirt or germs Repeated doubts (for example, about having turned off the stove) A need to have things in a very specific I feel like I just spend so much time disregarding the things that life offers me because of my obsession! Still, yup, always afraid that I will somehow be breaking some obscure law or be accidentally on some list and just get disappeared. Intrusive thoughts are not rare in such cases as well. That's why I am interested in hearing about the experiences of any individual who think they may suffer from a fear of going to the bathroom. OCD is crippling if you leave it without treatment. After I failed the test and realized I had to go back to these awful jobs my depression/anxiety got much worse. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? It was awful. Just learn from it to become a better person and employee. I worked out, ate healthy and tried to keep a positive attitude but my job was ruining my life. The thing is, that you can recover from OCD and medicine is not a necessity to do so. They may begin with hints of truth, which is why they can be so alluring and grab attention fast. These thoughts will likely happen anyway. I have had OCD for a very long time, but recently it's just been getting out of control. I realize that this is irrational. If you have ever experienced these, you should know that youre not alone. WebFear of doing something illegal and going to jail Something that I can't get out of my head is the fear that I might go to jail because of doing something illegal by accident. Accepted the possibility that it might happen. Should none of these techniques work for you, therapy is the best alternative. Do not copy or redistribute in any form! I wisited doctor and I think this was right thing to do. I get a visceral reaction. Someone who is struggling with OCD, fear of blindness has constant fears an illness will lead to them becoming blind or visually impaired. Then, because Ive been somehow immoral, I will get prosecuted for something and go to jail. I had an amazing, beautiful girlfriend who was very supportive that I did not live with at the time. Better to not want to kill or maim, but sometimes not acting on thoughts is the best we can shoot for. Agreed with glowmousemoon. I tell myself it's OCD and let it go. Or something else? I asked to delete the video with me and the Youtube channel agreed. We treat OCD by restoring a persons sense of agency, or control. Dates on a calendar don't mean anything good or bad. Xanox and sort of. They happen often and cause great anxiety. I was off the entire winter again with a lot of time to overthink and worry. I'm thinking it might be repressed anger and frustration because I have a difficult time expressing and managing my emotions due to my upbringing. At present, Im feeling very anxious because I booked a holiday for dates that have three number nines. Something that I can't get out of my head is the fear that I might go to jail because of doing something illegal by accident. I've had harm OCD for many many years, and have come to expect to have thoughts that in some people would be worrisome, or sociopathic. It is incredible how our thoughts can seem pointless once we voice them aloud. And I will be even more scared. Obsessions are unfounded thoughts, fears, or worries. It can be different for your case. Ugh yes thank you. In many forums, people seek help and ask if what they feel is normal. Wholesomealive.com is reader-supported. Is there a concrete way to accept this and live in peace regardless? Im about to lose my job, my girlfriend and my dog because of this and I need help. Ever since, any time I see a cop or am reminded of law enforcement. But in the case of those with OCD, these thoughts can be very paralyzing. We`ve been discussing methods in political science and I mentioned that rational choice paradigm can explain terrorism and portrays terrirists as rational actors. WebWhat are the symptoms of OCD? By now, you may have already seen the term fear of going to jail OCD floating around. I spent 24 hrs a day fearing prison and hell because it was reported that the women could possibly be human trafficking victims. I tried to get better jobs but either realized I was to dumb or didnt have the qualifications. DUDE. And once you go through all of this, I hope you come back for more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FauaBJGZtNk, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFQ8Ub_TD78&t=0s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGyW1Rp1Y2g&t=0s. And longest. Most people have this fear despite committing no crimes. Every person with OCD believes 'the problem is' and says their fear really can happen. Fear of acting out may be most prevalent in the following obsessions: Aggression - thoughts of harming others or of harming oneself Sexuality - thoughts of changing orientation or of engaging in unwanted sexual behaviors Religion - thoughts of violating religious rules Morality - thoughts of engaging in immoral behavior This Is Where Those are just 24 hour periods with an arbitrary number assigned to them. All rights reserved. Accepting these thoughts will help you understand your fears better as well. Intrusive-obsessive Worry Of Going To Prison, Help Me! I don`t get how to draw the line between realistic fears and unrealistic. It's hard to tell on a reddit post. OCD/Anxiety/Fear of prison and Hell. he's super supportive) because any time we go to the Dr's they must be bathed and perfectly dressed/cleaned. I have the fear of going to prison pop up as well. That's a shame, Richard. I have no doubt CBT would help you, it's even used to help schizoid disorders quite commonly now. But if theerapy isn't on But what it does take is effort every single day Press J to jump to the feed. For instance several years ago I found a lump on my testicle and got immediately scared that it is testicl cancer. I`ve read on the Internet that Kremlinis going to apply much more pressure on the opposition this year and I got scared much more. Absolutely. These thoughts may be because of OCD, which is short for obsessive-compulsive disorder. If you would like to receive an email when new content is available, please enter your email: Dr. Michael J. Greenberg, All rights reserved 2023. And though I position myself as "pro-Kremlin expert" (though I try to remain as much scientist as possible), I still fear this scenario much. Also, do not blindly trust people. CBT can teach you to see your obsessions in a new light and overcome your compulsions. ), what they really fear the most is the emotional state they associate with that event, and their actual worst fear would be experiencing that emotional state forever. I keep reviewing my memory to check if I had any clear and unmistakable intention to threaten/cause harm to my classmate. But there are many causes of testicular lumps, so although its natural to fear cancer until the doctor has assessed it it's unrealistic to assume the lump has to be cancer or to continue to worry once it's been checked out. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Begging for help. Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Derealization Disorder, Hyper Conscious Awareness: How to Be More Aware of Your Surroundings. Richard Rahl Those are the signs that OCD is in play. So if you're fearing jail, watch YT videos about jail, look at riots about being in jail or vividly write a paragraph or two of imaginal exposure, talking about your worst prison related fears. It's going to take hard work every single day. Again they are going through an adjustment to a new norm. How Do I Feel Alive Again? Only by stepping in and not stepping back will you begin to see progress. Maybe also communicate with your psychiatrist the extent of the effects of the meds on you (w/ your job, relationship, general happiness, etc.) Yes! My therapist believes that CBT is not for me. Choose the person you may want to confide in very carefully. ALL of my obsessions are about either getting sued, going to jail or accidentally making someone else go to jail. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. The Extra thing only happened twice out of all of these visits. I came across the NoFap subreddit and saw that it was helping these people with depression and appreciating their significant others and I was willing to try anything. I got an absentee ballot in the mail only a few days before an upcoming election and filled it out but forgot I was home alone and didnt A new sense of worth. I have had simular fears before but only because I am clausterphobic, and worry what I woudl do if I couldn't get out. Also I worry that the government is secretly watching my every move even though I haven't done anything wrong. Copyright OCD-UK 2004-2022 What about anty-anxiety meds? By talks I mean the process of psychitherapy. That means when those thoughts come up, instead of ruminating, just say, You know, I cant be certain about what will happen. Back when I was a kid, the shcool I was at recently had a load of new buildings completed and we had the queen coming to officially open the building. I failed a very basic test to be a low level worker at a steel plant (Very bad at math). That's asking for reassurance though, which will only help you in the short term and not the long term. I visited Youtube channel that often criticises Kremlin. I said some "poltical science stuff". I can`t totally discard probabilty of secret service Then you can consider talking to them every time these thoughts threaten to plague your mind. wont get better until we get used to uncertainty. Dealt with it how I deal with all my other obsessions. If you want to recover there is no easy steps. Besides, the tips mentioned earlier will also help. Jail would definitely be the worst outcome for me, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Fast forward about a year I was living with my girlfriend in her house and we just bought a dog and I had a decent job working at an asphalt plant making better money and not killing myself everyday, things were okay. The first step in managing your OCD fears is identifying your intrusive thoughts. To the point where I have a speech rehearsed to tell police if Im ever interviewed, to explain why I look nervous/guilty. But its best to not worry about these things too much as everyone has irrational fears to some extent. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. For instance (sorry for details) several years ago I found a lump on my testicle (sorry again) and got immediately scared that it is testicl cancer. I don't quite know how because they are based on real events that happened. You can learn to ignore these thoughts, it's not easy, but it can be done. If it is really bad, where it impacts your social, mental, emotional functioning (or whatever) to a degree such that there was a reddit post made, you should consider seeing a therapist. Later, these feelings enable ritualizing and maintaining the fear of real-life events, such as fear of going to jail OCD. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. If someone has an obsessive fear of cancer the one thing they should NOT do is go to the doctor! The attempt to reassure yourself by hiring lawyers didn't erase your unrealistic fear, deleting youtube content didn't give you relief, and when there is no knock at the door in the morning that won't bring relief either. Oh my gosh, I CONSTANTLY have this, too!! Yes, irrational fear is a significant symptom of OCD. The only problem is that in Russia you really can be jailed for political views. The intense intrusive thoughts of OCD can be crippling and interfere with your day-to-day work. Terrorism is rational. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? Do you ask yourself a lot of what ifs? My obsessions revolve are harm, so fear of doing something bad or illegal resonates with me. Identifying and understanding the source of your intrusive thoughts will help you keep these thoughts away easily. I feel so much sorry for myself. December 27, 2020 in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). So, make sure to stick around till the end. Privet Richard. (My attempt at 'hello' in Russian!) In OCD the thing we fear always seems very real and very likely to happen unless we do the comp Posts: 10. Best Subliminal for Weight Loss: Do Subliminal Messages Work for Weight Loss? I Need to Be Dead: I Am Fed up With My Life! Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Forum. Only time helps honestly. Furthermore, as time goes by, they may not remember what they were so afraid of (if they ever even knew). In OCD the thing we fear always seems very real and very likely to happen unless we do the compulsions to stop it. Im rambling. is there any good resources about self-help with OCD online? My New Year is ruined ( I posted a similar thread over on the anxiety board. I'd just go ahead and keep your travel plans how they are. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. There were members of the royal family, the press and security people around. Fear of going to jail also seems to be a common complaint about people with OCD. I realized that some obsessions may be to hard to shake of because you have already done a lot of compulsions that they require or because they are for some reason particulary stressful especially for me. If youre experiencing intrusive thoughts, the best thing to do is to accept these thoughts. Usually I wrote only scientfic papers - youtube format was new for me and I was ready for it. So even if you think something is immoral, it doesn't mean it's illegal. Whenever I started to feel that way I'd tell myself, "what would a jury say? You can manage it more with a better response system. Fear of contamination (germs, viruses) 2. The person with OCD avoids doing anything that could potentially lead to their Core Fear (avoidance), and feels compelled to do things to protect themselves from their Core Fear (compulsions). But OCD sufferers feel anxiety and overwhelming guilt more than regular people. Ive never met anyone with that fear besides myself, thank you for telling this helps a lot. Hello everyone. Not making excuses and I know Im a piece of shit for this it just added to my terrible Mindset at the time. You matter and deserve help. I've also stopped myself from googling every single thing I'm worried about and to get information about who has been arrested for what. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. I was pretty much a human forklift. Right now, I'm stuck on the fear of going to jail because of my real event OCD. I have run I remembered walking down the corridor from intake going thru barred doors that had to be buzzed in order to open and then the 8 of us approached the main cell house door that slid opened and closed behind us once we entered. Five common categories of obsessions include: 1. This was my biggest obsession as a kid. Having someone you can talk to can be a blessing in many ways. Right! I realize that in UK and US CBT is a dominant school. Additionally, they may use emotional reasoning where one regards their emotions as facts. but I think its more appropriate here since it You can't go to jail unless you commit a crime punishable with jail time. Fear of going to jail OCD describes an irrational fear of going to jail. First of all, I have real event ocd, so I get it. I've been having dreams about doing something illegal. While most people would describe their worst fear in terms of a concrete event (e.g., losing a loved one, going to jail, losing all their money, getting cancer, going to hell, etc. Yes you are definitely not alone. Ive asked my best friend and my dad about it, and they said that nothing will happen, but I am still ruminating. It is extremly big. Ive had this thought a lot, or played out stories in my head of these situation that wont happen. I went through a phase of this. A am a political scientist and I dwell in Moscow since I was born. Your therapist may be right that for now you should avoid public speaking. For the next year I would go to one of these places about once every 3 months. However police may think otherwise, if my student informs police, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Depression+Anxiety+Sore back+NoFap brain is not a good combination. Please note that this article is for your information only and does not constitute clinical advice or establish a patient-psychologist relationship. I got a ticket for throwing a cigaretter out of my window when I was 19. OCD symptoms can be exhausting and limiting, and can cause excruciating anxiety. WebYes, I suffer from "hit and run" ocd everytime i drive. Here is the thing bro, you're deep in it. They may have some of the same treatment options. I do my best to still make these plans to not strengthen these thoughts. I'd say that communication is key; you're struggling with whether to go off the meds or not, as well as a bunch of other things, and I think you should communicate that with your girlfriend and anyone else you think it would be helpful to. Idk. I've had all sorts of themes, so I unfortunately have been through quite a lot. Do you have access to CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy? Most people can put their past mistakes behind them and avoid incessantly worrying. This is their Core Fear. Visit our Anxiety Center to learn more about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), I immediately assume that I've done something wrong and that they're going to haul me off to jail or kill me. Apart from getting help from lawyers and deleting posts, what else do you do to relieve the anxiety? I do the same thing and thats why it freaks me out! Instead go to the things you fear. So, you may also wonder, does OCD cause phobias?. It doesnt have to mean that something has gone wrong in your nervous system. In the nineteenth century, it was known as The Doubting Disease. Hit and run obsessions fall under a subgroup of doubts about having harmed others through some kind of negligence. Fear of my kids being taken away is a big one for me too. Thats part of the fear that freaks me out the most, the fact Im thinking about what my life would be if it happened. On 30/12/2020 at 13:26, Richard Rahl said: https://www.ocduk.org/shop/break-free-from-ocd/. So, does OCD cause fear, or does fear cause OCD, and is OCD based on fear? However "police arresting you for expression of opinion" is not something what is unheard of. I eventually got a job and just forced myself to work through the brain fog and fatigue. WebMost of the folks here though have fear of getting caught for no reason but my fear is the environment in the jail, just thinking about it makes me anxious and get into Just make sure when it happens to not check for reassurance like going back to the spot or inspecting your car because for me Finding a lump on your testicle definitely requires a visit to the doctor to get it checked out. But there are many causes of testicular lumps, so But 4 steps idea make a lot of sense to me. Finally I read the news that Robert Kraft was in trouble for doing what I did and I thought that I was going to go to jail. How to Be More Aware of Your Surroundings? But you can`t go to secret serrvices and ask them: "guys, are you OK with my words or are you going to prosecute me?". But what it does take is effort every single day and pushing into your fears. Going to jail is my number one fear, and I always imagine my life if I went to prison, like surviving in the prison, trying to find a job when released, shame from family and friends. These thoughts do not define you as a person, and the more you let that register, the easier it will get. Anyway, whether or not I can be punished, I can't seem to get rid of the feeling that I should be punished for possibly having bad thoughts as a 9 year old child. Sometimes, people confuse the fear of going to jail with OCD with a phobia. She says that my problems and emotional traumas run much deeper, that CBT can help. I used to also think the same about suicide - in so much as I'll end up taking my own life. 4 steps don`t work properly with this particalar obsession. If you fear that you may have OCD, its best to visit your primary caregiver and seek treatment. This will make you very anxious at first, but the more you can resist doing compulsions the faster the anxiety will go. Your obsession over this suggests that you're not the awful person you worry about being, since you never actually hurt someone in school. They will no longer seem threatening and lose meaning once you acknowledge them. Press J to jump to the feed. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please do not hesitate to talk to someone. Copyright OCD-UK 2004-2022 Can anyone relate? This isn't really the best thing to do since it's an OCD "check" but it gave me a tool. You ask yourself a lot of sense to me they may begin with hints of truth which! 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