Is it normal, ocd ruined my life!!!!?

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I had OCD since as long as I can remember. In the beginning it was just drinking water, going to toilet and checking the door multi times. I always did rituals like stomping on my feet 4/8/12/16/more multiples of 4 times; before entering my room or any other place. As years passed it got worse and it begin to affect my personal relations and my educational performance. Because of it I did bad in my high school exam by writing the same line over and over again on purpose and constantly going to the toilet. I ended up being a waiter of a Restaurant when I had atleast a B average. I keep turning the PC, TV, Cell Phone on and off touch people on the street (yes I am a guy and had several incidents with women, though it wasn't on purpose at all) and after almost getting arrested it is with great difficulty I avoid it both in my street and on my working place. You think its funny?" You have no idea how it feels!!!! I am unable to control it and its getting worse and worse, its destroying me from within both mentally and physically.. I am addicted to the number Four (4,4,4,4)!!!! So no comments like: get used to it ore something, but please give me advice to GET RID OF IT PERMANENTLY!!!! (The fact that use so many !!!! is another example om my problem).. Help! Help! Help! Help!

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  • Short4Words
    11 years ago

    Why don't you see a therapist?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      The problem people is that I barely earn enough money to feed myself. Not to mention paying for others stuffs like the Internet. My family has always neglected me since I was a child, and medication in our country is real costly. But I am searching everywhere for free online therapy, and if It comes to no avail I have to use my saved money (that I need for something else) to go to the Therapist. Either ways one one day I will be free!!!!

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      • niggerfaggot
        11 years ago

        There's actually a way to cure OCD. It's called cognitive behavioral therapy and you can do it by yourself, free of charge. All you have to do is expose yourself to situations where the OCD impulse comes in and no matter what, DO NOT do the ritual. Take some time out from your day to do this if you need to. Ignore the anxiety even if it rips your soul. The point is that you have to expose yourself and train your brain to resist. It's hard but worth it. I was a long time OCD sufferer and this cured me. Medication doesn't work because it prevents relapse, but here the cure is forever. The only downside is that it takes hard work and can leave you feeling exhausted.

        Good luck

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      • Short4Words
        11 years ago

        Good outlook, I knew when I said that that it might not be an option. I'll act on my thoughts next time, and I will hope you do find the the treatment you need. God bless.

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  • kinkygirl00
    11 years ago

    OCD can ruin your life. You should seek a therapist and they can help you get it under control before something else happens!

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  • squeallikeasacofpigs
    11 years ago

    Ahh, so you've come to this random website on how to cure your lifetime OCD condition. Seems legit. SEE A DOCTOR!

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      The problem people is that I barely earn enough money to feed myself. Not to mention paying for others stuffs like the Internet. My family has always neglected me since I was a child, and medication in our country is real costly. But I am searching everywhere for free online therapy, and if It comes to no avail I have to use my saved money (that I need for something else) to go to the Therapist. Either ways one one day I will be free!!!!

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      • squeallikeasacofpigs
        11 years ago

        Sometimes I really take the NHS for granted.

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  • capcrunch6
    11 years ago

    I seen this thing on Dr Phil about this one bitch dat wash her hands 50 times a day and i was like "dammmmnnnn dat bitch crazy!!"

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  • auburnsin
    11 years ago

    Ginko biloba, st johns wart, beta root.
    These were suggested to me. I have OCD but i have it undercontrol.
    Whenever my issues begin to rise i think of my girlfriend now fiance. Thoughts of her are calming. Cuddling with her. Feeling her warmth, the scent of her hair and the frangrance she naturally gives off. So soothing i regain control.
    Maybe a cuddle buddy or girlfriend would help

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Ok, I will try that!!!! But I want permanent cure!!!!

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      • auburnsin
        11 years ago

        Also another key factor is your food and liquid intake. Look at what you normally consume. It may be whats causing the chemical inbalance in you. My issues were very severe. That meds were prescribed.( not the way to go or theripist) i researched herbs and natural unprocessed foods. Turns out it worked. Even though i still have OCD i can deal with it. And when i struggle i just think of my girl. Or hold an article of her clothing close to me if she is not nearby. Pretty soon i hope to have it under my thumb and in complete control.

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  • noid
    11 years ago

    No one has mentioned medications yet. But there are some that reduce OCD. If I were you I'd be running to a psychiatrist to get me some!

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    • Mr_Jeremy_Brown
      5 years ago

      I agreed, you gave the best advice to the OP, only a qualified psychiatrist can help....

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  • Mr_Jeremy_Brown
    5 years ago

    Try behavioral therapy.

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    • Mr_Jeremy_Brown
      5 years ago

      Worked for me.

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  • Wassupno8073464230
    6 years ago

    I am from India bangalore. Ocd has ruined my education and disabled all my talents. I have been suffering from ocd from 25 years just like prison but now I am able to overcome it to some extent.

    I just follow this trick 'doi'

    D = dwelling on intrusive thought stop
    O = oppressing the thoughts stop
    I= Ignore the thoughts.

    This trick helped me a lot. Add me on wassup if you want to know more about me.

    My wassup number 91 8073464230

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  • arandomperson9999
    7 years ago

    You can't get rid of it, but my advice would be to try to develop a more "careless" personality. My advice on how to do that is to analyse your thought process whenever you obsess over something. One of the advantages of having OCD is that you can normally recall your entire string of thoughts that leads to a decision you have made.

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  • Nokiot9
    8 years ago

    I've heard of Ibocaine and hefty doses of MDMA in a therapeutic setting can kind of, re-wire a persons brain of a lot of these types of nervous habits. It's illegal in America and the European union. You gotta go to Mexico or Eastern Europe for it.

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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago

    OCD is the diet pepsi of problems.

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  • thr
    11 years ago

    I know this may be difficult, given your stated financial struggles, but it could be a good idea to look at your diet. On the Internet, I have read people state that a paleo diet has helped make their ocd more manageable.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Thanx!!!!

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  • alv1592
    11 years ago

    If you haven't already, see a therapist and/or get meds. I have OCD, and I'm on meds and go to therapy. At least you seem genuine, like this is really a problem, and you're not just seeking attention like some others.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Ah finally, I can post this the fourth time:

      The problem people is that I barely earn enough money to feed myself. Not to mention paying for others stuffs like the Internet. My family has always neglected me since I was a child, and medication in our country is real costly. But I am searching everywhere for free online therapy, and if It comes to no avail I have to use my saved money (that I need for something else) to go to the Therapist. Either ways one one day I will be free!!!!

      But I have decided to go next month, cause I cant take it anymore!!!!

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      • alv1592
        11 years ago

        Yes, and that is a serious problem. I'm not going to assume you're exaggerating for attention because this sounds reasonable. Kate Nash, on the other hand, bragging about having a meltdown after tour due to OCD...she always has fans jumping to her defense so it's a reasonable assumption that she's an attention seeker.

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  • Anonymous Post Author
    11 years ago

    Thanx everyone (except that idiot kid called mazgan) for your helpful comments. I am going to visit the doctor next month, so yeah Thanx again!!!!

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  • Shroot
    11 years ago

    An excuse to touch women??? I DON'T SEE THE PROBLEM

    Jokes aside, i'm sorry to hear this, but i'm sure a doctor can give you something to ease it?? just don't suffer alone

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    • Mr_Jeremy_Brown
      5 years ago

      Problem is he could get to real serious legal trouble....

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      • Mr_Jeremy_Brown
        5 years ago

        OCD might not convince the ladies or the cop to spare the guy....

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  • NateWest
    11 years ago

    Yeah.I used to have that pretty bad to.I talked to my friends psychiatrist about it and it got better later on.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      The problem people is that I barely earn enough money to feed myself. Not to mention paying for others stuffs like the Internet. My family has always neglected me since I was a child, and medication in our country is real costly. But I am searching everywhere for free online therapy, and if It comes to no avail I have to use my saved money (that I need for something else) to go to the Therapist. Either ways one one day I will be free!!!!

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  • Nokiot9
    8 years ago

    I'd go with the Ibocaine. Fly to Mexico. Go to one of the Ibocaine resorts where they have medical facilities and native shamans prepare the stuff. Trip balls and throw ur guts up for one night. And you'll feel like you've never felt before on the other side. Being "reborn" doesn't even come close. People use it for PTSD, abandonment issues, intense drug addictions, depression, eating disorders, and all kinds of mental and nervous issues that can't be solved my normal pharmaceutical methods.

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    Its great that you aren't in denial about your condition. If you want help, why don't you go see a therapist that specializes in conditions like OCD?

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  • DADNSCAL
    11 years ago

    I agee with short. You probably have other addictions that you need to control. There's a root cause for them that should be explored.

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