It is around constantly. I think that it depends on the subjetive experience you're having due to these thoughts. Like what if I don't fill in this paperwork correctly and have to go to jail or get in a lot of trouble. Basically, I am scared that I have done something that will land me in prison. I've also stopped myself from googling every single thing I'm worried about and to get information about who has been arrested for what. Third, the basic reality is that you (we!) If you afraid of cancer, you can visit doctor and search for cancer. Ruminating is my compulsion. Can anyone relate? First post on this forum. Press J to jump to the feed. The obsessions and compulsions that characterize OCD can center around different themes. Yeah, I've found that jail thoughts can't really be logically defeated. Intrusive thoughts are not rare in such cases as well. If you have ever experienced these, you should know that youre not alone. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. You might try to ignore them or get rid of them by performing a compulsive behavior or ritual. 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 the event real or imagined? 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. 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. 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 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. And I hate it for you. It's hard to tell on a reddit post. (For example deleting your youtube post was a compulsion.) Wholesomealive.com is reader-supported. If you want to recover there is no easy steps. By Ideally this should be done with help from a therapist (or understanding what you're doing by reading about it yourself). 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 would justify it by saying that my back hurt and I didnt want to go to an actual place because its easier and quicker just to go to one of these places. If you would like to receive an email when new content is available, please enter your email: Dr. Michael J. Greenberg, All rights reserved 2023. You matter and deserve help. Powered by Invision Community. I didnt really think it was that big of a deal at the time, but it really breaks me now. I want to come off of them so bad but if I do I start having the thoughts again. But what it does take is effort every single day But in the case of those with OCD, these thoughts can be very paralyzing. Because your thoughts are fear-based, its important not to avoid them. The support of others is critical at this time. It doesnt have to mean that something has gone wrong in your nervous system. OCD/Anxiety/Fear of prison and Hell. It's easy! I catch myself assuming its gonna happen and that scares me even more. is there any good resources about self-help with OCD online? WebFear of doing something illegal and going to jail 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. Maybe you can teach her about treating OCD! 1. After I failed the test and realized I had to go back to these awful jobs my depression/anxiety got much worse. Accepting these thoughts will help you understand your fears better as well. I am 20 years old, and have been suffering from OCD for almost 8 years now. 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 Ive had this thought a lot, or played out stories in my head of these situation that wont happen. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I also have always been afraid of law enforcement unnecessary. Like what if So whenever I'd start to freak out she would talk me through the law and legal stuff. Hi I also struggled with prison OCD, feel free to PM me. 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 psychiatrist believes that OCD is only part of the story and that in general I have a shizotipical disorder. Can you access books on OCD and CBT in Russia? ), 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. Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Derealization Disorder, Hyper Conscious Awareness: How to Be More Aware of Your Surroundings. But having these thoughts can nonetheless seem scary and evoke more fear. And somehow the problems with criminal code fear me much more than rabies, HIV or even cancer. Long story might be hard to follow I dont know where to start, stay with me please. My Phychatrist told me that the other options of meds have worse effects. That is what I fear the most: not being able to find a job, putting my parents in debt, and other things like that. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. This is their Core Fear. Depression+Anxiety+Sore back+NoFap brain is not a good combination. Dude, I have this too! Ive switched the doses and Im down to 50mg every other day and I still have crazy fatigue. By then you will understand how compulsions maintain OCD and be equiped to manage the thoughts without anxiety. The intense intrusive thoughts of OCD can be crippling and interfere with your day-to-day work. Accepted the possibility that it might happen. WebIt's going to take hard work every single day. Not making excuses and I know Im a piece of shit for this it just added to my terrible Mindset at the time. I used to be afraid of rabies, HIV and cancer, but now the thing that fears me most is Russian state. 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. Also I cry a lot - can this be the sign of depression? 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. Sometimes things happen, don't take it too personally. These thoughts may be because of OCD, which is short for obsessive-compulsive disorder. In OCD the thing we fear always seems very real and very likely to happen unless we do the compulsions to stop it. I had a polygraph test once. While simple explanations leave a lot out, I hope the above will serve as a starting point for discerning the coherency in OCD symptoms. It's a very scary thing :/. And I will be even more scared. That's a shame, Richard. I have no doubt CBT would help you, it's even used to help schizoid disorders quite commonly now. But if theerapy isn't on Only by stepping in and not stepping back will you begin to see progress. (My attempt at 'hello' in Russian!). Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Do they help with OCD? Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. You can learn to ignore these thoughts, it's not easy, but it can be done. Even though I haven't done anything that would warrant that. It is unlikely that these fears will ever come true. Begging for help. Somehow I started beiing afraid of russian police (or secret services) more than I am afraid of cancer. Probably she has a point. People with OCD often cognitively distort their reality. 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 . 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. The goal of this article is to provide a simple framework for beginning to see the coherency in these symptoms. This has also evolved into my kids being taken away too. Thoughts that are not acted on are to some extent just thoughts, hon. Just make sure when it happens to not check for reassurance like going back to the spot or inspecting your car because for me These thoughts will likely happen anyway. NOT LOOKING FOR SYMPATHY. Please note that this article is for your information only and does not constitute clinical advice or establish a patient-psychologist relationship. But OCD sufferers feel anxiety and overwhelming guilt more than regular people. It could also result from breaking the law knowingly or unknowingly and resulting in jail time. Even if you get temporary relief the doubt (and fear) always returns soon after. Hello everyone. Whenever I started to feel that way I'd tell myself, "what would a jury say? One day after work with NoFap brain I read something about Asian massage parlors and googled ones in my area. 2019 - 2022 wholesomealive.com. Ugh yes thank you. There are several resources and experts that specialize in treating OCD. Im so predisposed to thinking Ive done something wrong, even when I havent, that I can totally imagine myself giving some nonsensical incoherent false confession. So, fear of going to jail OCD is one of this kind. 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. I CHOSE TO DO THESE THINGS. Oh my gosh, I CONSTANTLY have this, too!! That's asking for reassurance though, which will only help you in the short term and not the long term. We treat OCD by restoring a persons sense of agency, or control. I'd just go ahead and keep your travel plans how they are. My therapist advised me to avoid "public speaking" (youtube, TV) and for the moment focus on scientific papers. People: They are surrounded by other prisoners who may be unpredictable and of violent character or behavior; this creates fear leading to anxiety. however in Russia it is not. 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. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? wont get better until we get used to uncertainty. I was conducting I private lesson via Whatsapp to one girl. Sometimes, people confuse the fear of going to jail with OCD with a phobia. Better to not want to kill or maim, but sometimes not acting on thoughts is the best we can shoot for. Here is the thing bro, you're deep in it. In OCD the thing we fear always seems very real and very likely to happen unless we do the compulsions to stop it. 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. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. These can be unpleasant thoughts, excessive guilt, doubts, and crushing anxiety. The attempt to reassure yourself by hiring lawyers didn't erase your unrealistic fear, deleting youtube content didn't give you relief, and when there is no knock at the door in the morning that won't bring relief either. And I feel like I am sort of depressed, though my psychiatrist doesn`t see any signs of depression. A program offers compassion, empathy and they are being treated as a human being. Notices Visit our Anxiety Center to learn more about Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Do you cave in and change what youre doing or do you go ahead and do it anyway? 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. There have been cases where the OCD may develop into a phobia and vice versa. Sometimes this fear becomes so intense that I start self-harming (cutting hand with a knife) or even weight the option of suicide. You need to see this as OCD. 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Im insanely nervous around police, and I have never committed a crime, I have police in the extended family, and I dated a police officer. At this time, very little is known about toilet anxiety. Its just not relevant to the crime. For example, fear of getting dirty is an OCD disorder. You say you are taking drugs and have been offered more drug treatment in hospital, but drugs alone will not cure OCD. They may have some of the same treatment options. But first, this section highlights a few strategies that might help you lessen your OCD fear of going to jail and other sorts of fears, too. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I wish I never wisited that Youtube channel and never spoke for it. First step is to identify your compulsions and label them as compulsions. 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. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? Research evidence suggests that people suffering from mental health conditions like OCD are more likely to be victims than actual perpetrators.. So, the tiniest action thats typically insignificant may seem overly shameful and persist in an OCD brain. Five common categories of obsessions include: 1. Sign up for a new account in our community. 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. For some though, the fear can be very overwhelming. You're overestimating how hard it actually is to get sent to jail. Whenever you feel OCD really compelling you to do something (checking, counting, etc.) For the next year I would go to one of these places about once every 3 months. 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 Learning to live with uncertainty about the future and the past is so freaking difficult though. Hey, Im not OP but I obsess a lot if I had a breakdown relating to my theme and blurted out things I didnt do on the internet or forums because I may have lost control of myself and forgot. I know it's a compulsion, and a part of me knows that I will always be doubtful, but I feel as if I have a moral obligation to do so somehow. Powered by Invision Community. The fucking mental gymnastics that my brain puts me through H a ha are you 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. I feel like I just spend so much time disregarding the things that life offers me because of my obsession! Hence, if you are wondering what if OCD fears come true, I suggest you not read too much into these thoughts. Most people It is extremly big. (I know its wrong and understand the severity) I had to go to court and everything. CBT can teach you to see your obsessions in a new light and overcome your compulsions. Then I catch myself and get so distressed about magical thinking. OCD symptoms can be exhausting and limiting, and can cause excruciating anxiety. And Im willing to curb it. Press J to jump to the feed. More in-depth perspectives can be found here: Targets and Rationales for RF-ERP Exposures. February 17, 2022 in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. This is where it all started. 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. Also I worry that the government is secretly watching my every move even though I haven't done anything wrong. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. There are many categories of OCD. The private prison industry is huge business here, and they lobby for more jailable offenses, to generate business. 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. It appears you have not yet Signed Up with our community. Only time helps honestly. I was pretty much a human forklift. However I am so much afraid of law enforcers, that it became much more than "ordinary obession". OCD makes you forget probability and focus on even the smallest possibility as a massive threat. However, we are not able to help with suicide on an internet forum. However police may think otherwise, if my student informs police, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Its definitely not healthy :( . Never asked for it but never stopped it either. PLEASE USE THE RESOURCES. WebFear of going to jail OCD describes an irrational fear of going to jail. 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. A new sense of worth. Your worries could stem from an external cause that is registered subconsciously in your brain. They happen often and cause great anxiety. I don`t get how to draw the line between realistic fears and unrealistic. do you have any personal experience with the cases when OCD is a symptom? That means when those thoughts come up, instead of ruminating, just say, You know, I cant be certain about what will happen. It comes like a feeling. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? I am 20 years old, and have been suffering from OCD for almost 8 years now. WebOCD/Anxiety/Fear of prison and Hell Long story might be hard to follow I dont know where to start, stay with me please. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. 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 need to accept their fear is out of proportion to reality and stop seeking reassurance. But I've never acted on then, don't intend to, and decided to worry about killing people when I actually do it. 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 For instance several years ago I found a lump on my testicle and got immediately scared that it is testicl cancer. OCD is crippling if you leave it without treatment. he's super supportive) because any time we go to the Dr's they must be bathed and perfectly dressed/cleaned. I feel like because they are technically three number sixes upside down, that it is somehow immoral. Secondly, the compulsions can be dangerous. The framework begins with the idea that everyone has a worst fear. DUDE. ivleo Im about to lose my job, my girlfriend and my dog because of this and I need help. Right! I had a phase where I had an intense fear of becoming a sociopath and ending up in jail. Now, youll want to pay close attention to these thoughts. So, do OCD fears come true? At present, Im feeling very anxious because I booked a holiday for dates that have three number nines. Its more natural to run away from those that seem scary. ALL of my obsessions are about either getting sued, going to jail or accidentally making someone else go to jail. Why Do I Always Feel Out of It? I said nothig against Kremlin, but I can`t stop microanalyzing my words. I wrote a more detailed response to OP on this same thread and I'd recommend giving it a once over. How to Be More Aware of Your Surroundings? I have never related to a comment more. I'm thinking it might be repressed anger and frustration because I have a difficult time expressing and managing my emotions due to my upbringing. How can I see the difference between "realistic fears" and "OCD fears"? I relate to the secret list. Bizarre thoughts are common in OCD. Richard Rahl I tried and failed multiple times and eventually got a really good streak going. It could also result from breaking the law knowingly or unknowingly and resulting in jail time. is there any good resources about self-help with OCD online? My New Year is ruined ( Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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