Lol, thanks OCD. So even if you think something is immoral, it doesn't mean it's illegal. I tried everything to get rid of the depression and just deal with the jobs. The next step is attempting to stop taking these thoughts personally. Fear-obsessive Thoughts Of Going To Prison? For example, fear of getting dirty is an OCD disorder. People with OCD often cognitively distort their reality. People with OCD may also fear blasphemy, violent acts against others, and doubts about doing everyday tasks wrong. I realize that this is irrational. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It could also result from breaking the law knowingly or unknowingly and resulting in jail time. All rights reserved. I didnt really think it was that big of a deal at the time, but it really breaks me now. 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. Copyright OCD-UK 2004-2022 One day after work with NoFap brain I read something about Asian massage parlors and googled ones in my area. You're overestimating how hard it actually is to get sent to jail. We treat OCD by restoring a persons sense of agency, or control. And longest. 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 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 Extra thing only happened twice out of all of these visits. December 27, 2020 in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I also feel a lot of guilt over things I may have done. Whenever I started to feel that way I'd tell myself, "what would a jury say? Richard Rahl To the point where I have a speech rehearsed to tell police if Im ever interviewed, to explain why I look nervous/guilty. Or something else? not only should you not do your compulsion but actively do the opposite. 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. 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 like I just spend so much time disregarding the things that life offers me because of my obsession! Yes you are definitely not alone. It's going to take hard work every single day. There are many categories of OCD. Like, Im 99% sure I havent done anything to be thrown in jail for, but its still my second biggest fear. If you fear that you may have OCD, its best to visit your primary caregiver and seek treatment. After all, in cases with OCD, you often worry about scenarios that havent taken place and are not most likely to ever. Fear of getting OCD may result in a self-fulfilling prophecy. The support of others is critical at this time. do you have any personal experience with the cases when OCD is a symptom? I want to come off of them so bad but if I do I start having the thoughts again. I feel like I don`t know. I do the same thing and thats why it freaks me out! Press J to jump to the feed. I'd say that communication is key; you're struggling with whether to go off the meds or not, as well as a bunch of other things, and I think you should communicate that with your girlfriend and anyone else you think it would be helpful to. Still, yup, always afraid that I will somehow be breaking some obscure law or be accidentally on some list and just get disappeared. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. I imagine how I will do things in jail and then I overthink like wait does that mean its happening?? We dont want to give Press J to jump to the feed. Apart from getting help from lawyers and deleting posts, what else do you do to relieve the anxiety? Many people think that OCD symptoms are random. OCD symptoms are thus strategies that the person with OCD uses to protect themselves from their Core Fear, whatever that might be. I wisited doctor and I think this was right thing to do. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? I can`t totally discard probabilty of secret services knocking my door tomorrow. If you afraid of cancer, you can visit doctor and search for cancer. In truth your fear is equally unjustified as someone who washes their hands 20 times instead of once. Do they help with OCD? It's said that OCD usually kicks off when we start dedicating too much attention to too our intrusive thoghts. I had a phase where I had an intense fear of becoming a sociopath and ending up in jail. Im about to lose my job, my girlfriend and my dog because of this and I need help. The first step in managing your OCD fears is identifying your intrusive thoughts. I have never related to a comment more. My Phychatrist told me that the other options of meds have worse effects. My psychiatrist says that I need to stay for some time in hospital, so that they could administer mor drug-intensive therapy. My therapist advised me to avoid "public speaking" (youtube, TV) and for the moment focus on scientific papers. I'm not asking for a diagnosis but could this potentially be a form of OCD? Only time helps honestly. Though I don`t get how to draw the line between realistic fears and unrealistic. The intense intrusive thoughts of OCD can be crippling and interfere with your day-to-day work. 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`ve read on the Internet that Kremlinis going to apply much more pressure on the opposition this year and I got scared much more. Powered by Invision Community. The framework begins with the idea that everyone has a worst fear. Ground yourself in reality. It could also result from breaking the law knowingly or unknowingly and resulting in jail time. However police may think otherwise, if my student informs police, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. And I feel like I am sort of depressed, though my psychiatrist doesn`t see any signs of depression. A am a political scientist and I dwell in Moscow since I was born. But I accept that. WebMost of the folks here though have fear of getting caught for no reason but my fear is the environment in the jail, just thinking about it makes me anxious and get into 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. Its definitely not healthy :( . 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. No amount of reassurance will ever satisfy an unrealistic fear. But I've never acted on then, don't intend to, and decided to worry about killing people when I actually do it. And then do something else asap. Ive asked my best friend and my dad about it, and they said that nothing will happen, but I am still ruminating. How your mind keeps going over it, churning. First post on this forum. I recently visited Youtube channel wich is opposite towards Kremlin. The meds were working but making me feel so fatigued I wasnt able to function. That's a tough go, sorry that's happening to you. If you have ever experienced these, you should know that youre not alone. Its just not relevant to the crime. 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. These obsessions typically intrude when you're trying to think of or do other things. 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. It was one of the worst experiences of my life for this reason. I went through this and even went so far as to consulting a lawyer, even though it was all completely based in delusion. Then you can consider talking to them every time these thoughts threaten to plague your mind. It might, or it might not be the case. Agreed with glowmousemoon. I visited one of these places got an awesome massage and the Extra thing. 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. Should none of these techniques work for you, therapy is the best alternative. Thoughts like terrified of breaking the law without my knowledge, why do I constantly fear going to jail may nag their minds constantly. Because your thoughts are fear-based, its important not to avoid them. The best thing you could do is to consult a professional. I've had all sorts of themes, so I unfortunately have been through quite a lot. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 4 steps don`t work properly with this particalar obsession. Every person with OCD believes 'the problem is' and says their fear really can happen. WebWhat are the symptoms of OCD? This was my biggest obsession as a kid. The thing is, that you can recover from OCD and medicine is not a necessity to do so. Realistic fear quickly goes away once reassurance has been received. For instance (sorry for details) several years ago I found a lump on my testicle (sorry again) and got immediately scared that it is testicl cancer. Sometimes this fear becomes so intense that I start self-harming (cutting hand with a knife) or even weight the option of suicide. It may have been why you have decided to click on this article. It appears you have not yet Signed Up with our community. So even if you think something is immoral, it doesn't mean it's illegal. It may be physical or mental rituals such as thinking neutralizing thoughts, counting, checking the house is locked and safe (to stop the police breaking in easily) or it could be something specific to you that helps you feel safe. If you afraid of cancer, you can visit doctor and search for cancer. Thoughts that are not acted on are to some extent just thoughts, hon. You can't go to jail unless you commit a crime punishable with jail time. Probably she has a point. So, does OCD cause fear, or does fear cause OCD, and is OCD based on fear? Hopefully this helps you feel a little less alone. 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 I visited Youtube channel that often criticises Kremlin. I said some "poltical science stuff". I can`t totally discard probabilty of secret service So, fear of going to jail OCD is one of this kind. First step is to identify your compulsions and label them as compulsions. 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. Left the hospital after 5 days and starting feeling okay again. Then you know what you're trying to stop. OCD obsessions are repeated, persistent and unwanted thoughts, urges or images that are intrusive and cause distress or anxiety. I used to work very intense construction labor jobs with shitty pay carrying shingles, bricks, basically anything heavy. These intrusive thoughts can latch themselves onto anything you may consider valuable, including real-life events. I immediately assume that I've done something wrong and that they're going to haul me off to jail or kill me. Long story might be hard to follow I dont know where to start, stay with me please. I posted a similar thread over on the anxiety board. I started taking Luvox. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. So, talking yourself through these thoughts should help you rationalize better. And I will be even more scared. That is what I fear the most: not being able to find a job, putting my parents in debt, and other things like that. And Im willing to curb it. Sometimes, people confuse the fear of going to jail with OCD with a phobia. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Obsessions are unfounded thoughts, fears, or worries. All right reserved. This is where it all started. For example, both conditions are characterized by intense irrational fear. There are plenty of good self-help books in English. 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. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. The speech rehearsal thing I relate to so much! Research evidence suggests that people suffering from mental health conditions like OCD are more likely to be victims than actual perpetrators.. 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. Dealt with it how I deal with all my other obsessions. Oh my gosh, I CONSTANTLY have this, too!! I try to avoid weapons or dangerous objects that I could harm myself with. Whenever you feel OCD really compelling you to do something (checking, counting, etc.) Just make sure when it happens to not check for reassurance like going back to the spot or inspecting your car because for me 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 Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. This will make you very anxious at first, but the more you can resist doing compulsions the faster the anxiety will go. Identifying and understanding the source of your intrusive thoughts will help you keep these thoughts away easily. How Do I Feel Alive Again? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Forum. It`s like I must stay constantly vigiliant and supress them. Its vital, however, that you consult an actual therapist or psychiatrist before seeking out such treatment options.. 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. 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. 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. If you want to recover there is no easy steps. Do you have access to CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy? It makes me not want to leave my room. Intrusive thoughts are not rare in such cases as well. Someone who is struggling with OCD, fear of blindness has constant fears an illness will lead to them becoming blind or visually impaired. I tried to get better jobs but either realized I was to dumb or didnt have the qualifications. Accepted the possibility that it might happen. 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 I'm just glad I wasn't foolish enough to go using it when any members of the royalty were around! Learning to live with uncertainty about the future and the past is so freaking difficult though. What are your compulsions? Tbh I think most police in most places would look at a person that came in and said at nine they wanted to hurt a classmate, like they're nuts. I also have always been afraid of law enforcement unnecessary. That's asking for reassurance though, which will only help you in the short term and not the long term. I often worry I've run someone over in my car, I sometimes have to make myself not go back and check. Any advice is appreciated. For real though, that's solid advice from your therapist. Moreover, it is not always possible to prove that doing X wont lead to Y. As this article mentions in the previous sections, constantly fearing getting OCD may develop into the condition. I am not ready to discuss political situation in Russia. I read books, I play games, but fear thought are "floating around". Do you cave in and change what youre doing or do you go ahead and do it anyway? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Its often so because they feel embarrassed about their condition. Only by stepping in and not stepping back will you begin to see progress. 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 remembered walking down the corridor from intake going thru barred doors that had to be buzzed in order to open and then the 8 of us approached the main cell house door that slid opened and closed behind us once we entered. I keep reviewing my memory to check if I had any clear and unmistakable intention to threaten/cause harm to my classmate. Fear of going to jail also seems to be a common complaint about people with OCD. The headline might just have well have said, Killer has brown eyes.. 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