It appears you have not yet Signed Up with our community. Force yourself to go through with it, please. Ive had this one and it was about something i did nearly 20 years ago yet somehow it became a massive deal to me 20 years later. You need to understand why these thoughts are disturbing you in the first place. Ive asked my best friend and my dad about it, and they said that nothing will happen, but I am still ruminating. What about anty-anxiety meds? These obsessions typically intrude when you're trying to think of or do other things. To the point where I have a speech rehearsed to tell police if Im ever interviewed, to explain why I look nervous/guilty. And somehow the problems with criminal code fear me much more than rabies, HIV or even cancer. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. They have a strong sense of urgency that they must attend to or else these compulsive thoughts continue to plague their minds. Sign up for a new account in our community. I imagine how I will do things in jail and then I overthink like wait does that mean its happening?? A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. Those are just 24 hour periods with an arbitrary number assigned to them. WebRight now, I'm stuck on the fear of going to jail because of my real event OCD. Most people have this fear despite committing no crimes. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. Oh my gosh, I CONSTANTLY have this, too!! Hello ivieo. My hands get clammy, my heart races, etc. I used to be afraid of rabies, HIV and cancer, but now the thing that fears me most is Russian state. The headline might just have well have said, Killer has brown eyes.. They happen often and cause great anxiety. 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. +1(415)-323-0836 (Whatsapps), [emailprotected]. Keep reminding yourself that you can in fact commit these crimes and go to jail. So, talking yourself through these thoughts should help you rationalize better. But perhaps the worst part of OCD is this feeling of total powerlessness to exert any control over them. Can anyone relate? I would think this falls under intrusive thoughts. How to Be More Aware of Your Surroundings? Intrusive thoughts are not rare in such cases as well. The goal of this article is to provide a simple framework for beginning to see the coherency in these symptoms. Ive never met anyone with that fear besides myself, thank you for telling this helps a lot. Then you know what you're trying to stop. I wrote to my doc that Zeldox isn`t working at all and that I need something more powerful to shut my obsessive thoughts down. As this article mentions in the previous sections, constantly fearing getting OCD may develop into the condition. Probably she has a point. CBT can teach you to see your obsessions in a new light and overcome your compulsions. It's easy! Your obsession over this suggests that you're not the awful person you worry about being, since you never actually hurt someone in school. 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's a very scary thing :/. People with OCD are afraid of making a mistake that they cant take back, one that would lead them to experience their most feared emotional state forever. But its best to not worry about these things too much as everyone has irrational fears to some extent. The persons subjective lack of agency regarding their symptoms worsens as theyve been doing those symptoms for a longer and longer time, because they have so many experiences of feeling as though they dont have a choice about doing them. Generally psychiatriast diagnose me with shizotypical disorder and emphasize that "medication first, talks later". Especially the 1st few days. Begging for help. Your mindset has to change to a recovery mindset if you want to get better. I've had all sorts of themes, so I unfortunately have been through quite a lot. All rights reserved. A smaller cohort of individuals with OCD, may also experience social anxiety. My therapist believes that CBT is not for me. She says that my problems and emotional traumas run much deeper, that CBT can help. Generally psychia 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. People with OCD may also fear blasphemy, violent acts against others, and doubts about doing everyday tasks wrong. Xanox and sort of. This was my biggest obsession as a kid. 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. My therapist advised me to avoid "public speaking" (youtube, TV) and for the moment focus on scientific papers. Wholesomealive.com is reader-supported. To be honest, I am even sometimes thinking of commiting suicide as a means to end this constant anxiety. 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 The thing is, that you can recover from OCD and medicine is not a necessity to do so. 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 The person with OCD is like someone with a gun to their head. These thoughts do not define you as a person, and the more you let that register, the easier it will get. OCD symptoms can be exhausting and limiting, and can cause excruciating anxiety. WebYou can't go to jail unless you commit a crime punishable with jail time. 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. OCD is crippling if you leave it without treatment. The best I can do is to go by my therapist's word that I've done no wrong, and that the "victim" seems to be fine and even told methat I've no need to apologize. Always something super bad. so they know how severe things are and can help you work out possible options; even if the other meds are worse, there might be things they can do to adjust your current meds/reduce side effects/etc. You matter and deserve help. It's going to take hard work every single day. She says that my current emotional condition and public speaking won`t just how to say it.. work out? Again they are going through an adjustment to a new norm. Most of us have at least once felt the urge to bend the law at some point in our lives. Always on the run from the police and whatnot. They need to accept their fear is out of proportion to reality and stop seeking reassurance. Getting a proper diagnosis will help you understand your case a lot better. Agreed with glowmousemoon. I visited one of these places got an awesome massage and the Extra thing. 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 Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Checking? I Need to Be Dead: I Am Fed up With My Life! But I accept that. It was one of the worst experiences of my life for this reason. WebOCD/Anxiety/Fear of prison and Hell Long story might be hard to follow I dont know where to start, stay with me please. I highly regret it, however, I am terrified of it happening again. Visit our Anxiety Center to learn more about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? I do the same thing and thats why it freaks me out! My Phychatrist told me that the other options of meds have worse effects. Doing so would take the threat out of these thoughts. I feel like I just spend so much time disregarding the things that life offers me because of my obsession! I used to work very intense construction labor jobs with shitty pay carrying shingles, bricks, basically anything heavy. I CHOSE TO DO THESE THINGS. Ideally this should be done with help from a therapist (or understanding what you're doing by reading about it yourself). 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. Thats part of the fear that freaks me out the most, the fact Im thinking about what my life would be if it happened. I have a huge fear my children will be taken away. Third, the basic reality is that you (we!) 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. I spent 24 hrs a day fearing prison and hell because it was reported that the women could possibly be human trafficking victims. Is It Normal to Constantly Fear Going to Jail? I worked out, ate healthy and tried to keep a positive attitude but my job was ruining my life. I spent alot of money seeking reassurance from lawyers (they say - no risk). Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Forum. I feel so much sorry for myself. Its definitely not healthy :( . but I think its more appropriate here since it Someone who is struggling with OCD, fear of blindness has constant fears an illness will lead to them becoming blind or visually impaired. 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 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. They may have some of the same treatment options. OCD/Anxiety/Fear of prison and Hell. Our mission is to provide easy to read and in-depth medical information. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Right now, Im stuck on the fear of going to jail because of my real event OCD. WebFirstly, OCD is an anxiety disorder, and can lead to other disorders, like depression, which can cause suicidal thoughts. 2 Snowbear Your words are kind and warm Though I don`t get how to draw the line between realistic fears and unrealistic. For instance (sorry for de I still sometimes think I'll end up in prison for some reason. Only by stepping in and not stepping back will you begin to see progress. 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. I see how they can be interpreted in other way is someone wants to. In many forums, people seek help and ask if what they feel is normal. You might try to ignore them or get rid of them by performing a compulsive behavior or ritual. I was terrified I was going to jail and they'd throw away the key. Many people think that OCD symptoms are random. Like what if Other times it just requires helping them to do things, or not do things, despite how terrified they are of the potential consequences. Identifying and understanding the source of your intrusive thoughts will help you keep these thoughts away easily. I said some "poltical science stuff". Its just not relevant to the crime. Press J to jump to the feed. In OCD the thing we fear always seems very real and very likely to happen unless we do the compulsions to stop it. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Do you ever fear losing control? But yet, my mind will then go in to "What If" mode (i.e. How do you cope with these kind of thoughts? Powered by Invision Community. Some of the symptoms of OCD and phobia may overlap. Otherwise it'd drive me to the brink. By now, you may have already seen the term fear of going to jail OCD floating around. Can you access books on OCD and CBT in Russia? It can sometimes take years of silent suffering for several people before seeking professional help. Unfortunately I can`t afford it. I try to avoid weapons or dangerous objects that I could harm myself with. 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. That's a shame, Richard. Not even just about law enforcement, if something ever happens where I feel someone might ask me about my side of the story I would have a checklist in my head of things to go over when speaking to them. You may or may not have a schizotypical disorder as well, but overcoming obsessions is mainly about stopping the compulsions which keep it going. Best wishes fam, I feel like this is one of those things that is super hard while you're in the thick of it but if you let other people help you and understand your situation it'll get better. Notices Visit our Anxiety Center to learn more about Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive It comes like a feeling. I have never related to a comment more. wont get better until we get used to uncertainty. Join the conversation! I tried to get better jobs but either realized I was to dumb or didnt have the qualifications. I am afraid that I am lying to myself and painting a better picture of my character than I deserve. I said nothig against Kremlin, but I can`t stop microanalyzing my words. I was pretty much a human forklift. There are many categories of OCD. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? Linds: thanks for the advice. Terrorism is rational. And most of the things on that list I was like 15 and didnt know better, but Ive just accumulated so much guilt and fear I guess I assume the worst will come of everything. However, there is a general recurring theme that characterizes the disorder. 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. The good news is that youll also learn about how to keep these thoughts at bay. 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. I can`t abstain from reading this because I am a professor of polittical science(, I am just tired of constant fear. ), 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 don`t get how to draw the line between realistic fears and unrealistic. So, its okay not to panic when you get these thoughts. I relate to the secret list. Accepting these thoughts will help you understand your fears better as well. They are so terrified of what could happen if they didnt do these strategies that they lose any sense that they have a choice about whether they do. (I know its wrong and understand the severity) I had to go to court and everything. Real Event- Fear of Jail Real Event- Fear of Jail By ivleo February 17, 2022 in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Followers 1 ivleo Bulletin Board User 3 Having someone you can talk to can be a blessing in many ways. Maybe you can teach her about treating 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. Maybe also communicate with your psychiatrist the extent of the effects of the meds on you (w/ your job, relationship, general happiness, etc.) 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. I failed a very basic test to be a low level worker at a steel plant (Very bad at math). I used to think I was going to jail for using a fake name on tumblr.I didnt know it was OCD at the time so I let myself ruminate like crazy. So, rather than fearing what hasnt happened, its better to focus on your present. We dont want to give I often have intrusive thoughts about harming/killing myself, so much so that I have attempted it this past summer. My therapist believes that CBT is not for me. Dude, I have this too! And I will be even more scared. If you have ever experienced these, you should know that youre not alone. I am 20 years old, and have been suffering from OCD for almost 8 years now. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. It is unlikely that these fears will ever come true. Finding a lump on your testicle definitely requires a visit to the doctor to get it checked out. 4 steps don`t work properly with this particalar obsession. 1. Like what if I don't fill in this paperwork correctly and have to go to jail or get in a lot of trouble. These intrusive thoughts can latch themselves onto anything you may consider valuable, including real-life events. I'd just go ahead and keep your travel plans how they are. People: They are surrounded by other prisoners who may be unpredictable and of violent character or behavior; this creates fear leading to anxiety. If you fear that you may have OCD, its best to visit your primary caregiver and seek treatment. A am a political scientist and I dwell in Moscow since I was born. Thoughts that are not acted on are to some extent just thoughts, hon. In my country, I think that there is no limitations period for criminal offences, which is partly why I'm so scared. Fear of my kids being taken away is a big one for me too. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Also, do not blindly trust people. Here is the thing bro, you're deep in it. Ugh yes thank you. Its relatively normal for one to fear real-life events. So, does OCD cause fear, or does fear cause OCD, and is OCD based on fear? I can`t totally discard probabilty of secret services knocking my door tomorrow. do you have any personal experience with the cases when OCD is a symptom? However intrusive your thoughts may seem at times, its important to remember that you may not have OCD. Do you have access to CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy? My brain swears "they" are coming for me. If the problem lasts for a while or if it becomes a significant thing in your every day life, I would also reccomend seeing a therapist, even if it just helps you to have no more doubts. Im working on realising this and letting go, accepting im not in control and it may happen it may not, but I dont need to focus on it now. Fear of rejection and judgement from society We strongly believe that other people having a negative opinion of us is the worst feeling ever. 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. And Im willing to curb it. And I feel like I am sort of depressed, though my psychiatrist doesn`t see any signs of depression. Until next time, take care and be well. On 30/12/2020 at 13:26, Richard Rahl said: https://www.ocduk.org/shop/break-free-from-ocd/. Good luck, and ask if you have specific questions. Its vital, however, that you consult an actual therapist or psychiatrist before seeking out such treatment options.. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please do not hesitate to talk to someone. We`ve been discussing methods in political science and I mentioned that rational choice paradigm can explain terrorism and portrays terrirists as rational actors. Rumination-Focused ERP (RF-ERP) helps restore a persons sense of agency by helping them to understand why they engage in their symptoms and by systematically helping them to exercise control over those symptoms. Dates on a calendar don't mean anything good or bad. Sign up for a new account in our community. 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 I was off the entire winter again with a lot of time to overthink and worry. Then I catch myself and get so distressed about magical thinking. There were members of the royal family, the press and security people around. "Please go find matching socks so people don't think we're neglecting you.". And btw, I've lost a couple jobs in the past year; I get it. I often worry I've run someone over in my car, I sometimes have to make myself not go back and check. At present, Im feeling very anxious because I booked a holiday for dates that have three number nines. Somehow I started beiing afraid of russian police (or secret services) more than I am afraid of cancer. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? You say you are taking drugs and have been offered more drug treatment in hospital, but drugs alone will not cure OCD. How Do I Feel Alive Again? 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. I wisited doctor and I think this was right thing to do. (For example deleting your youtube post was a compulsion.) I've mostly gotten over it now just by continuously reminding myself I'm doing nothing wrong. However I am so much afraid of law enforcers, that it became much more than "ordinary obession". I worked on shuting this thoghts for days and just one analitical article returned all this fear and obsession. This means that I generally tend to have bizzare thoughts, Privet Richard. By Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. For example, both conditions are characterized by intense irrational fear. February 17, 2022 in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. You can't go to jail unless you commit a crime punishable with jail time. In truth your fear is equally unjustified as someone who washes their hands 20 times instead of once. Sometimes things happen, don't take it too personally. For some though, the fear can be very overwhelming. After I failed the test and realized I had to go back to these awful jobs my depression/anxiety got much worse. Hopefully this helps you feel a little less alone. I eventually came clean to my girlfriend because obviously she knew something was wrong and went back to live with my mom. Ground yourself in reality. I dont cope with these well so Im open to recommendations. And realize that my fear wasn't all that real. Hence, if you are wondering what if OCD fears come true, I suggest you not read too much into these thoughts. The support of others is critical at this time. Most people And I hate it for you. But symptoms vary widely from one individual to another, and OCD is very treatable. Wouldn't want the Dr. to take them, now would I? In OCD the thing we fear always seems very real and very likely to happen unless we do the compulsions to stop it. These thoughts may be because of OCD, which is short for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Depression+Anxiety+Sore back+NoFap brain is not a good combination. I went through a phase of this. 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. Should none of these techniques work for you, therapy is the best alternative. It might, or it might not be the case. And then do something else asap. What are your compulsions? Lol, thanks OCD. 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. Copyright OCD-UK 2004-2022 Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Fear of contamination (germs, viruses) 2. It could also result from breaking the law knowingly or unknowingly and resulting in jail time. ALL of my obsessions are about either getting sued, going to jail or accidentally making someone else go to jail. The wonderful u/froidinslip has written an invaluable post to help you navigate this time: https://www.reddit.com/r/OCD/comments/q4zeo1/please_read_this_before_posting_about_feeling/ You are not alone, and you have options. 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 She says that my problems and emotional traumas run much deeper, that CBT can help. The past year ; I get it checked out fears me most is Russian state says that my emotional... And get so distressed about magical thinking pay carrying shingles, bricks, basically anything heavy say - risk. 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