fellowocd
New member
Hello!
I am 38 years old. I have OCD for almost last 15 years. In the beginning it was more of “C" part (repetitive checking, need of reassurances etc.) but for last 4 years "O" part is dominating ("C" part remains the same).
My major problem is sexual obsession, though in real life I am a perfectly normal person. I get obsessive images and thoughts about people around me including my close relatives, friends and colleagues. These thoughts make me terribly upset and my anxiety rises to a high level. I am scared that my thoughts would turn into actions.
I know there are plenty of medicines available for OCD but I don't want to go for it considering the higher possibility of their side effects.
Can anybody please suggest me some way to get rid of these obsessive thoughts? If it is not possible to eliminate them completely, how should I fight with them?
Thanks.
I am 38 years old. I have OCD for almost last 15 years. In the beginning it was more of “C" part (repetitive checking, need of reassurances etc.) but for last 4 years "O" part is dominating ("C" part remains the same).
My major problem is sexual obsession, though in real life I am a perfectly normal person. I get obsessive images and thoughts about people around me including my close relatives, friends and colleagues. These thoughts make me terribly upset and my anxiety rises to a high level. I am scared that my thoughts would turn into actions.
I know there are plenty of medicines available for OCD but I don't want to go for it considering the higher possibility of their side effects.
Can anybody please suggest me some way to get rid of these obsessive thoughts? If it is not possible to eliminate them completely, how should I fight with them?
Thanks.