Ideally this should be done with help from a therapist (or understanding what you're doing by reading about it yourself). 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 Also I cry a lot - can this be the sign of depression? My hands get clammy, my heart races, etc. And though I position myself as "pro-Kremlin expert" (though I try to remain as much scientist as possible), I still fear this scenario much. Right! Checking? The Extra thing only happened twice out of all of these visits. 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. Ruminating is my compulsion. Good luck, and ask if you have specific questions. Why not talk to your therapist about the 4 steps? So even if you think something is immoral, it doesn't mean it's illegal. Medication (neuroleptics) is not working on me at all - I tried lots of different neureleptics. but I think its more appropriate here since it It's a very scary thing :/. How your mind keeps going over it, churning. Hello ivieo. Idk. I tried to get better jobs but either realized I was to dumb or didnt have the qualifications. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. OCD obsessions are repeated, persistent and unwanted thoughts, urges or images that are intrusive and cause distress or anxiety. I wisited doctor and I think this was right thing to do. And somehow the problems with criminal code fear me much more than rabies, HIV or even cancer. 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. 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. "Please go find matching socks so people don't think we're neglecting you.". I always play out scenarios where I might have done something illegal on accident (going a bit over speed limit, messing up on paperwork, etc.) If you suffer from claustrophobia, you might dread CT scans, MRIs and other tests that require confinement. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. Ive switched the doses and Im down to 50mg every other day and I still have crazy fatigue. February 17, 2022 in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Intrusive thoughts are not rare in such cases as well. 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. They may begin with hints of truth, which is why they can be so alluring and grab attention fast. 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. For example, fear of getting dirty is an OCD disorder. Most people have this fear despite committing no crimes. Other times it just requires helping them to do things, or not do things, despite how terrified they are of the potential consequences. Press J to jump to the feed. Yes is the short answer. I try to avoid weapons or dangerous objects that I could harm myself with. I still sometimes think I'll end up in prison for some reason. On 30/12/2020 at 13:26, Richard Rahl said: https://www.ocduk.org/shop/break-free-from-ocd/. I have no doubt CBT would help you, it's even used to help schizoid disorders quite commonly now. I worked on shuting this thoghts for days and just one analitical article returned all this fear and obsession. Hello everyone. I am afraid that I am lying to myself and painting a better picture of my character than I deserve. I developed this obsession recently that involves me making some sort of mistake that I can not recover from and consequently fucking up my life. Is It Normal to Constantly Fear Going to Jail? OCD symptoms can be exhausting and limiting, and can cause excruciating anxiety. Press J to jump to the feed. I didnt really think it was that big of a deal at the time, but it really breaks me now. I immediatly got scared - what if she informs security services that I call terrorism "rational", I asked her whether what I say is confidential - and she confirmed, However my OCD tells me that I should ask her directly whether or not she is going to inform police or secret service, However I realise that with this question I may scare her, she will think that I`m weird and quit lessons. People with OCD may also fear blasphemy, violent acts against others, and doubts about doing everyday tasks wrong. It is unlikely that these fears will ever come true. The support of others is critical at this time. 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. 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. If it is really bad, where it impacts your social, mental, emotional functioning (or whatever) to a degree such that there was a reddit post made, you should consider seeing a therapist. It was one of the worst experiences of my life for this reason. Could you buy one for delivery to Russia, or download an e-book online? Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. I see how they can be interpreted in other way is someone wants to. WebRight now, I'm stuck on the fear of going to jail because of my real event OCD. If someone decides to do something wrong that is illegal, abandon them. Web01 Julien has OCD and suffers from fears of developing another mental condition, like schizophrenia, and being institutionalized. But what it does take is effort every single day and pushing into your fears. I don`t get how to draw the line between realistic fears and unrealistic. Choose the person you may want to confide in very carefully. Is the event real or imagined? I often have intrusive thoughts about harming/killing myself, so much so that I have attempted it this past summer. Im rambling. Your mindset has to change to a recovery mindset if you want to get better. 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 OCD symptoms are thus strategies that the person with OCD uses to protect themselves from their Core Fear, whatever that might be. In RF-ERP the primary goal of exposure is to learn that you have a choice, regardless of the outcome. It can be different for your case. And OCD is just one angle. Most people 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. Is the fear of going to jail the worst possible outcome to this event? For real though, that's solid advice from your therapist. Ive had all sorts of themes, so I unfortunately have suffered quite a bit. Do you ever fear losing control? Getting a proper diagnosis will help you understand your case a lot better. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The private prison industry is huge business here, and they lobby for more jailable offenses, to generate business. Fear of my kids being taken away is a big one for me too. Even if you get temporary relief the doubt (and fear) always returns soon after. Also, do not blindly trust people. CBT can teach you to see your obsessions in a new light and overcome your compulsions. Some of the symptoms of OCD and phobia may overlap. To the point where I have a speech rehearsed to tell police if Im ever interviewed, to explain why I look nervous/guilty. WebPeople 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. I've experienced some racial discrimination at least twice, but I've always been a well-behaved, law-abiding citizen. Is there a concrete way to accept this and live in peace regardless? I also feel a lot of guilt over things I may have done. The fear of ending up in jail is common among people with OCD. Study the law, learn about scams and stuff so you will never ever fall under a victim or get in trouble because of ignorance of the law. If you experience these thoughts excessively, it is probably a good idea to seek professional help. This isn't really the best thing to do since it's an OCD "check" but it gave me a tool. I realize that in UK and US CBT is a dominant school. More in-depth perspectives can be found here: Targets and Rationales for RF-ERP Exposures. Instead go to the things you fear. It is difficult to say with conviction whether it happens for sure because each case is very different. I went through this and even went so far as to consulting a lawyer, even though it was all completely based in delusion. Ruminating? There are many categories of OCD. You know it's an OCD (unrealistic) fear when checking it out and getting reassurance still leaves you feeling doubtful. 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. 2019 - 2022 wholesomealive.com. WebOCD/Anxiety/Fear of prison and Hell Long story might be hard to follow I dont know where to start, stay with me please. You may or may not have a schizotypical disorder as well, but overcoming obsessions is mainly about stopping the compulsions which keep it going. These obsessions typically intrude when you're trying to think of or do other things. Join the conversation! Like, Im 99% sure I havent done anything to be thrown in jail for, but its still my second biggest fear. What are your compulsions? My doc says that my OCD is a symptom of more general shizotypical disorder and so meds are more important than anything else. However I am so much afraid of law enforcers, that it became much more than "ordinary obession". I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. I`ve had another occurence of immense fear. I visited Youtube channel that often criticises Kremlin. not only should you not do your compulsion but actively do the opposite. 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. We`ve been discussing methods in political science and I mentioned that rational choice paradigm can explain terrorism and portrays terrirists as rational actors. Because your thoughts are fear-based, its important not to avoid them. Its more natural to run away from those that seem scary. They happen often and cause great anxiety. 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. 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. Reasoning does not help control the obsessions. Its the worst. Sign up for a new account in our community. I used to worry about being wrongly arrested for a crime I didnt commit and being sent to jail. Though I don`t get how to draw the line between realistic fears and unrealistic. ivleo 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. So, do OCD fears come true? You can learn to ignore these thoughts, it's not easy, but it can be done. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I feel like I just spend so much time disregarding the things that life offers me because of my obsession! Prison reentry programs provide a sense of belonging, structure and support for people coming out of prison. I wrote a more detailed response to OP on this same thread and I'd recommend giving it a once over. You can manage it more with a better response system. My sister is a Poli sci grad student and we live together. Claustrophobia: Fear of enclosed spaces. OCD/Anxiety/Fear of prison and Hell. I wish I never wisited that Youtube channel and never spoke for it. he's super supportive) because any time we go to the Dr's they must be bathed and perfectly dressed/cleaned. It's easy! Ground yourself in reality. I realize that this is irrational. Only having intrusive thoughts isnt a marker of an accurate diagnosis. But having these thoughts can nonetheless seem scary and evoke more fear. Third, the basic reality is that you (we!) 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. These intrusive thoughts can latch themselves onto anything you may consider valuable, including real-life events. 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. My psychiatrist says that I need to stay for some time in hospital, so that they could administer mor drug-intensive therapy. WebIt is important to understand that OCD can make a person uncertain about the most basic things that they think, see, hear, touch, or experience otherwise. 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. * An exposure may also provide an opportunity to disconfirm an expected negative outcome of a certain behavior, but RF-ERP does not see this as the primary way that exposure works. 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. Yes, irrational fear is a significant symptom of OCD. The only way to deal with irrational fear is to go through it. But I've never acted on then, don't intend to, and decided to worry about killing people when I actually do it. I try to tell myself the fear spiral is NOT the obsession or the problem, but rather the OCD desperate for absolute certainty in an uncertain world. They have a strong sense of urgency that they must attend to or else these compulsive thoughts continue to plague their minds. Re: Pure-O: Scared of PrisonPlease help. You're overestimating how hard it actually is to get sent to jail. In OCD the thing we fear always seems very real and very likely to happen unless we do the compulsions to stop it. It may be that your fear of going to jail OCD has developed because of an event in your real life. That is what I fear the most: not being able to find a job, putting my parents in debt, and other things like that. There have been cases where the OCD may develop into a phobia and vice versa. Posts: 10. The more she knows what's going on, the less surprised she'll be by things that happen along the path of you getting better, and also the more lenient she might be with mistakes you make because she knows what you're going through and that you're trying. Left the hospital after 5 days and starting feeling okay again. You matter and deserve help. Absolutely. Of what exactly are you afraid? The best thing you could do is to consult a professional. First step is to identify your compulsions and label them as compulsions. I said some "poltical science stuff". My brain swears "they" are coming for me. I've had harm OCD for many many years, and have come to expect to have thoughts that in some people would be worrisome, or sociopathic. Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Derealization Disorder, Hyper Conscious Awareness: How to Be More Aware of Your Surroundings. My Phychatrist told me that the other options of meds have worse effects. I eventually got a job and just forced myself to work through the brain fog and fatigue. It's hard to tell on a reddit post. It's easy! The anxiety riding, how you become fixated on this thing. 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. Begging for help. Ugh yes thank you. If you afraid of cancer, you can visit doctor and search for cancer. Intrusive-obsessive Worry Of Going To Prison, Help Me! So, does OCD cause fear, or does fear cause OCD, and is OCD based on fear? And once you go through all of this, I hope you come back for more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FauaBJGZtNk, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFQ8Ub_TD78&t=0s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGyW1Rp1Y2g&t=0s. 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. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. Also during this time I lost 3 jobs in 2 years from being laid off Im a good worker it was just bad timing. I imagine how I will do things in jail and then I overthink like wait does that mean its happening?? Right now, I'm stuck on the fear of going to jail because of my real event OCD. But its best to not worry about these things too much as everyone has irrational fears to some extent. Now, youll want to pay close attention to these thoughts. OCD is crippling if you leave it without treatment. I went through a phase of this. You have to accept your fear is out of proportion to reality and that reassurance seeking and other compulsions (asking lawyers, checking youtube, deleting things) is what keeps the fear active. I can`t totally discard probabilty of secret services knocking my door tomorrow. Put another way, they lose their sense of agency. Do you have access to CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy? Sometimes this fear becomes so intense that I start self-harming (cutting hand with a knife) or even weight the option of suicide. I've been down that rabbit hole and it only gets worse and worse with more and more numbers becoming "bad" and harder to avoid. However, there is a general recurring theme that characterizes the disorder. One day after work with NoFap brain I read something about Asian massage parlors and googled ones in my area. 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. do you have any personal experience with the cases when OCD is a symptom? Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. When I used to do these searches, I told myself it was to prove that sort of thing doesn't really happen but I end up convincing myself I'd be the first. So much so that they cant put it past them and start falling into the loop of intrusive thoughts.. That's a tough go, sorry that's happening to you. The headline might just have well have said, Killer has brown eyes.. Though doctors and dentists are the most common objects of medical-related fear. Force yourself to go through with it, please. WebFear of going to jail OCD describes an irrational fear of going to jail. It doesnt have to mean that something has gone wrong in your nervous system. In truth your fear is equally unjustified as someone who washes their hands 20 times instead of once. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Forum. Having someone you can talk to can be a blessing in many ways. Even though I haven't done anything that would warrant that. Depression+Anxiety+Sore back+NoFap brain is not a good combination. If you are looking for a place to start let me give them to you. Dealt with it how I deal with all my other obsessions. You can't allow yourself to change your actions or plans based on numbers. Somehow I started beiing afraid of russian police (or secret services) more than I am afraid of cancer. Hi I also struggled with prison OCD, feel free to PM me. After I failed the test and realized I had to go back to these awful jobs my depression/anxiety got much worse. 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 tried and failed multiple times and eventually got a really good streak going. What I would recommend, like others have here, is to not seek reassurance and ask people if you've harmed them or ask friends and family if they think you could harm someone. I want to come off of them so bad but if I do I start having the thoughts again. Identifying and understanding the source of your intrusive thoughts will help you keep these thoughts away easily. Should none of these techniques work for you, therapy is the best alternative. And I hate it for you. The meds were working but making me feel so fatigued I wasnt able to function. Powered by Invision Community. The person with OCD is like someone with a gun to their head. How do you cope with these kind of thoughts? Powered by Invision Community. Ask our community of thousands of members your health questions, and learn from others experiences. however in Russia it is not. And then do something else asap. What would a courtroom say?". WebWhat are the symptoms of OCD? Do you cave in and change what youre doing or do you go ahead and do it anyway? 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 I have had OCD for a very long time, but recently it's just been getting out of control. So, make sure to stick around till the end. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Generally psychiatriast diagnose me with shizotypical disorder and emphasize that "medication first, talks later". Ive had this thought a lot, or played out stories in my head of these situation that wont happen. I asked to delete the video with me and the Youtube channel agreed. Always on the run from the police and whatnot. We treat OCD by restoring a persons sense of agency, or control. The framework begins with the idea that everyone has a worst fear. If youre experiencing intrusive thoughts, the best thing to do is to accept these thoughts. You can't go to jail unless you commit a crime punishable with jail time. Our mission is to provide easy to read and in-depth medical information. But in the case of those with OCD, these thoughts can be very paralyzing. 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. I feel so much sorry for myself. I often worry I've run someone over in my car, I sometimes have to make myself not go back and check. Better to not want to kill or maim, but sometimes not acting on thoughts is the best we can shoot for. However "police arresting you for expression of opinion" is not something what is unheard of. Agreed with glowmousemoon. PLEASE USE THE RESOURCES. 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. Research evidence suggests that people suffering from mental health conditions like OCD are more likely to be victims than actual perpetrators.. My therapist believes that CBT is not for me. 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 Learning to live with uncertainty about the future and the past is so freaking difficult though. Or something else? wont get better until we get used to uncertainty. Do they help with OCD? Ive asked my best friend and my dad about it, and they said that nothing will happen, but I am still ruminating. Keep reminding yourself that you can in fact commit these crimes and go to jail. I Need to Be Dead: I Am Fed up With My Life! Bizarre thoughts are common in OCD. I get a visceral reaction. Wholesomealive is an online healthcare media publishing website. But resisting the experience might only make it worse. I am deeply ashamed of what Ive done (it 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. A smaller cohort of individuals with OCD, may also experience social anxiety. She means that I am not ready to public speaking atthe moment and that I should abstain from it since the act of public speaking leads to me later re-watching videos, micro-analyzing my words (seeking criminal meaning in them) and paying momey to lawyers. 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. Has irrational fears to some extent shizotypical disorder and so meds are more important than else... 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