Obsession of the Month?
Question:
My obsessions have generally been centered around germs, contamination, fear of illness, sex and guilt. Until medication, these were a constant. However, I’ve also noticed I seem to become obsessed with other things for anywhere from a month to a year. Investing and checking my investments, sports, etc. Any thoughts? Regards, Jeremy
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Jkossen wrote: > My obsessions have generally been centered around germs, contamination, fear of > illness, sex and guilt. Until medication, these were a constant. However, > I’ve also noticed I seem to become obsessed with other things for anywhere > from a month to a year. Investing and checking my investments, sports, etc. > Any thoughts? > Regards, > Jeremy
It is not uncommon for people with OCD to experience changes in the things they obsess about or the things they have to do compulsivly. It is also common for the severity of OCD to change from time to time. We dont know why these changes occur but they do for many but not all people with OCD. — Jim Claiborn Ph.D. ABPP If I survive this life without dying I’ll be supprised. Mulla Nasrudin
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>It is not uncommon for people with OCD to experience changes in the >things they obsess about or the things they have to do compulsivly. It >is also common for the severity of OCD to change from time to time. We >dont know why these changes occur but they do for many but not all >people with OCD.
In fact, I have found that these changes are usually the only way one gets relief from the current obsessions and compulsions:-) unless they are on medication. They generally are welcome……..:-) Tammy
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Tammy42096 wrote: > >It is not uncommon for people with OCD to experience changes in the > >things they obsess about or the things they have to do compulsivly. It > >is also common for the severity of OCD to change from time to time. We > >dont know why these changes occur but they do for many but not all > >people with OCD. > In fact, I have found that these changes are usually the only way one gets > relief from the current obsessions and compulsions:-) unless they are on > medication. They generally are welcome……..:-) > Tammy
Tammy I dont know if you have had behavior therapy. For most people who go thru this form of treatment there is a significant reduction in obsessions and compulsive behavior. Further this reduction lasts for most people for years. If you have had behavior therapy with out success it is worth looking carefuly at what was tried as some therapists offer less then optimal treatments due to lack of knowledge about what does work. — Jim Claiborn Ph.D. ABPP If I survive this life without dying I’ll be supprised. Mulla Nasrudin
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Greetings Jeremy, First, your candor and honesty are commendable. Try this as it has worked for me in a similar but different situation. CAST YOUR THOUGHTS ON TO THE LORD. I firmly believe He shall help you. I am not a religious freak. Quite often we let our thoughts take control. And given the opportunity, the devil, in its’ disgusting, despicable, and destructive way will try to get a strangle-hold on you physically and spiritually and as in the case of o.c.d. mentally. Some may argue that o.c.d. is an organic and biological condition. I submit otherwise. I too struggle with demons that try to plague my soul. However I think the ultimate solution is found in prayer ( trust in GOD), support-groups, and a holistic approach. This life is short, my dear brother in Christ, try to enjoy the gifts that surround you. I pray for you as you pray for me. Your friend in Key West Jkossen <jkos…@aol.com> wrote in article <19971024050701.BAA02…@ladder01.news.aol.com>… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> My obsessions have generally been centered around germs, contamination, fear of > illness, sex and guilt. Until medication, these were a constant. However, > I’ve also noticed I seem to become obsessed with other things for anywhere > from a month to a year. Investing and checking my investments, sports, etc. > Any thoughts? > Regards, > Jeremy
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Hi Jou, I appreciate your recommendations. However, one thing you should understand: I was brought up Jewish. I have had ample exposure to Christianity, and no doubt respect it, but it is not me. I would say, however, that I have far more in common with a religous Christian than a non-religous Jew. I embrace the 10 commandments, Mosha, Abraham, with the commitment of an apostle. But, I also question everything I hear, like the prophet I was named after, Jeremiah. No doubt, religion is imperative to find any reconciliation in this life. I do appreciate your articulation of beliefs, but unfortunately I cannot embrace Jesus Christ as messiah, though no doubt I believe he was a great individual. I simply find piety beyond human form. G-d to me, is represented by an image that is incomprehensible to us humans. I hope I have not offended you, because although I am not a Christian, I believe many great things have been acomplished in the name of Christianity. Regards, Jeremy
