Its a real fear, but this event in particular happened 4 years ago, and although everyone says that nothing is going to happen, it is still bothering me. Or something else? Yes, irrational fear is a significant symptom of OCD. My therapist advised me to avoid "public speaking" (youtube, TV) and for the moment focus on scientific papers. In many forums, people seek help and ask if what they feel is normal. 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. Absolutely. Having someone you can talk to can be a blessing in many ways. 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 am deeply ashamed of what Ive done (it happened 3 or 4 years ago), and I recognise that, although I was a clueless teenager, I did something extremely stupid. My therapist believes that CBT is not for me. Begging for help. Most people can put their past mistakes behind them and avoid incessantly worrying. I used to also think the same about suicide - in so much as I'll end up taking my own life. Bizarre thoughts are common in OCD. Copyright OCD-UK 2004-2022 I tell myself it's OCD and let it go. The meds were working but making me feel so fatigued I wasnt able to function. . Sometimes this fear becomes so intense that I start self-harming (cutting hand with a knife) or even weight the option of suicide. 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 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 often have intrusive thoughts about harming/killing myself, so much so that I have attempted it this past summer. 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. It helps. It really helps. My doc says that my OCD is a symptom of more general shizotypical disorder and so meds are more important than anything It is around constantly. Learning to live with uncertainty about the future and the past is so freaking difficult though. I have the fear of going to prison pop up as well. Its often so because they feel embarrassed about their condition. OCD symptoms are thus strategies that the person with OCD uses to protect themselves from their Core Fear, whatever that might be. My sister is a Poli sci grad student and we live together. So, its okay not to panic when you get these thoughts. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. So much so that they cant put it past them and start falling into the loop of intrusive thoughts.. However police may think otherwise, if my student informs police, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Dates on a calendar don't mean anything good or bad. Do you have access to CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy? 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. At first your anxiety will probably increase because you're not doing any compulsions to relieve it, but remind yourself that although the way you feel is real, the thing making you feel that way is just unrealistic thoughts. The goal of this article is to provide a simple framework for beginning to see the coherency in these symptoms. "Please go find matching socks so people don't think we're neglecting you.". Do they help with OCD? However I am so much afraid of law enforcers, that it became much more than "ordinary obession". Press J to jump to the feed. Sign up for a new account in our community. Somehow I started beiing afraid of russian police (or secret services) more than I am afraid of cancer. Most people have this fear despite committing no crimes. Any advice is appreciated. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? And then do something else asap. Also during this time I lost 3 jobs in 2 years from being laid off Im a good worker it was just bad timing. It makes me not want to leave my room. I used to be afraid of rabies, HIV and cancer, but now the thing that fears me most is Russian state. I also feel a lot of guilt over things I may have done. what ifshe was in denial and finallysnapped , what if she finally remembered things that I couldn't remember) and decided to press charges? Tbh I think most police in most places would look at a person that came in and said at nine they wanted to hurt a classmate, like they're nuts. My brain swears "they" are coming for me. At the end of the summer I was told they had to let someone go and I was the newest so I lost another job. Press J to jump to the feed. I spent 2 weeks drinking a bottle of vodka a day just to get a couple hrs of sleep until my mom checked me into the hospital. Always something super bad. I am 20 years old, and have been suffering from OCD for almost 8 years now. The thing is, that you can recover from OCD and medicine is not a necessity to do so. I CHOSE TO DO THESE THINGS. 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. You say you are taking drugs and have been offered more drug treatment in hospital, but drugs alone will not cure OCD. And realize that my fear wasn't all that real. Additionally, they may use emotional reasoning where one regards their emotions as facts. However intrusive your thoughts may seem at times, its important to remember that you may not have OCD. 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. WebYes, I suffer from "hit and run" ocd everytime i drive. 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. You know it's an OCD (unrealistic) fear when checking it out and getting reassurance still leaves you feeling doubtful. I keep reviewing my memory to check if I had any clear and unmistakable intention to threaten/cause harm to my classmate. I recently visited Youtube channel wich is opposite towards Kremlin. I visited Youtube channel that often criticises Kremlin. I am down 24/7 because my brain keeps telling me that nothing matters, since I am eventually going to prison and my future will be ruined. What would a courtroom say?". Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I have a huge fear my children will be taken away. Dude, I have this too! Your obsessive thoughts will keep the anxiety high no matter how often or how much reassurance you get. This isn't really the best thing to do since it's an OCD "check" but it gave me a tool. You matter and deserve help. Right! If you afraid of cancer, you can visit doctor and search for cancer. But yet, my mind will then go in to "What If" mode (i.e. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? OCD makes you forget probability and focus on even the smallest possibility as a massive threat. And Im willing to curb it. 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. To the point where I have a speech rehearsed to tell police if Im ever interviewed, to explain why I look nervous/guilty. 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. I often worry I've run someone over in my car, I sometimes have to make myself not go back and check. I need some replies. I don`t get why medication is not working properly, why I can`t get rid of this "swarm of fear thoughts" The thing is that my The support of others is critical at this time. Five common categories of obsessions include: 1. I read books, I play games, but fear thought are "floating around". Like what if I don't fill in this paperwork correctly and have to go to jail or get in a lot of trouble. is there any good resources about self-help with OCD online? My New Year is ruined ( By then you will understand how compulsions maintain OCD and be equiped to manage the thoughts without anxiety. At this time, very little is known about toilet anxiety. But realistically there is no reason for it to happen I just hate that thought so much. But if theerapy isn't on offer then all you can do is read the self-help books and try to apply it as best you can yourself. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. OCD/Anxiety/Fear of prison and Hell. There are plenty of good self-help books in English. I realize that this is irrational. Sometimes, people confuse the fear of going to jail with OCD with a phobia. Its just not relevant to the crime. It can be different for your case. And btw, I've lost a couple jobs in the past year; I get it. Sometimes things happen, don't take it too personally. The private prison industry is huge business here, and they lobby for more jailable offenses, to generate business. Those are just 24 hour periods with an arbitrary number assigned to them. There have been cases where the OCD may develop into a phobia and vice versa. I can`t totally discard probabilty of secret services knocking my door tomorrow. As this article mentions in the previous sections, constantly fearing getting OCD may develop into the condition. OCD symptoms can be exhausting and limiting, and can cause excruciating anxiety. I also have always been afraid of law enforcement unnecessary. OCD obsessions are repeated, persistent and unwanted thoughts, urges or images that are intrusive and cause distress or anxiety. NOT LOOKING FOR SYMPATHY. The only problem is that in Russia you really can be jailed for political views. Like what if Of what exactly are you afraid? I wrote a more detailed response to OP on this same thread and I'd recommend giving it a once over. If you want to recover there is no easy steps. Those are the signs that OCD is in play. 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. So, talking yourself through these thoughts should help you rationalize better. Posts: 10. Hi I also struggled with prison OCD, feel free to PM me. Now, since I can't give you a diagnosis because I'm not a doctor and since I can't give you reassurance either, ask yourself how much this has impacted your life the last few weeks. ALL of my obsessions are about either getting sued, going to jail or accidentally making someone else go to jail. I eventually got a job and just forced myself to work through the brain fog and fatigue. Its definitely not healthy :( . Fear of rejection and judgement from society We strongly believe that other people having a negative opinion of us is the worst feeling ever. Could you buy one for delivery to Russia, or download an e-book online? 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. My husband cracks up (we laugh about it together. Terrorism is rational. Intrusive thoughts are not rare in such cases as well. Idk. Xanox and sort of. +1(415)-323-0836 (Whatsapps), [emailprotected]. Even if you get temporary relief the doubt (and fear) always returns soon after. Linds: thanks for the advice. Most people I went through a phase of this. You need to see this as OCD. By People with OCD often cognitively distort their reality. Someone who is struggling with OCD, fear of blindness has constant fears an illness will lead to them becoming blind or visually impaired. Of course this occasionally leads to intrusive thoughts about doing something illegal just because I can, but once I recognize them as just OCD, I can fight them off more easily. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Forum. Yeah, I've found that jail thoughts can't really be logically defeated. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. It is difficult to say with conviction whether it happens for sure because each case is very different. I am scared for the whole week and I need support and ideas how can I cope. But resisting the experience might only make it worse. I have had simular fears before but only because I am clausterphobic, and worry what I woudl do if I couldn't get out. Fear of my kids being taken away is a big one for me too. My doc says that my OCD is a symptom of more general shizotypical disorder and so meds are more important than anything else. At present, Im feeling very anxious because I booked a holiday for dates that have three number nines. And somehow the problems with criminal code fear me much more than rabies, HIV or even cancer. Accepting these thoughts will help you understand your fears better as well. I am not ready to discuss political situation in Russia. Yes you are definitely not alone. If you experience these thoughts excessively, it is probably a good idea to seek professional help. Otherwise it'd drive me to the brink. How can I see the difference between "realistic fears" and "OCD fears"? But what it does take is effort every single day and pushing into your fears. Blindness OCD Common obsessions Fears of getting sick or contracting an illness Fears of an illness having a symptom of vision loss Fears around having blurry vision Being hyper focused on any vision changes Consistently consulting a doctor regarding fears of blindness and seeking reassurance Checking for changes in vision About a year ago I was hospitalized because I hadnt slept for 2 weeks straight because of anxiety and OCD. I am 20 years old, and have been suffering from OCD for almost 8 years now. 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. I felt terrible about it and the guilt was killing me. Then I catch myself and get so distressed about magical thinking. Press J to jump to the feed. And I feel like I am sort of depressed, though my psychiatrist doesn`t see any signs of depression. I told the doctors my story and they diagnosed me with OCD/Ruminating Thoughts. This particular therapy option seems to be effective for 70% of the cases of OCD and complex PTSD. You're overestimating how hard it actually is to get sent to jail. 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. Its not always the case, so I would stop you there if youre feeling alarmed. I spent 24 hrs a day fearing prison and hell because it was reported that the women could possibly be human trafficking victims. Best Subliminal for Weight Loss: Do Subliminal Messages Work for Weight Loss? 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