The good news is that once you stop trying to get certainty through reassurance the anxiety does go away. And then do something else asap. We dont want to give They happen often and cause great anxiety. And longest. Whenever I started to feel that way I'd tell myself, "what would a jury say? In truth your fear is equally unjustified as someone who washes their hands 20 times instead of once. A smaller cohort of individuals with OCD, may also experience social anxiety. However "police arresting you for expression of opinion" is not something what is unheard of. These thoughts will likely happen anyway. 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 I used to work very intense construction labor jobs with shitty pay carrying shingles, bricks, basically anything heavy. I was conducting I private lesson via Whatsapp to one girl. This particular therapy option seems to be effective for 70% of the cases of OCD and complex PTSD. Accepting these thoughts will help you understand your fears better as well. I realize that in UK and US CBT is a dominant school. Identifying and understanding the source of your intrusive thoughts will help you keep these thoughts away easily. You can manage it more with a better response system. There are many categories of OCD. Learning to live with uncertainty about the future and the past is so freaking difficult though. I said some "poltical science stuff". Ive asked my best friend and my dad about it, and they said that nothing will happen, but I am still ruminating. Realistic fear quickly goes away once reassurance has been received. There are plenty of good self-help books in English. I wrote a more detailed response to OP on this same thread and I'd recommend giving it a once over. is there any good resources about self-help with OCD online? My New Year is ruined ( WebFirstly, OCD is an anxiety disorder, and can lead to other disorders, like depression, which can cause suicidal thoughts. Ideally this should be done with help from a therapist (or understanding what you're doing by reading about it yourself). No amount of reassurance will ever satisfy an unrealistic fear. That's asking for reassurance though, which will only help you in the short term and not the long term. So whenever I'd start to freak out she would talk me through the law and legal stuff. Please note that this article is for your information only and does not constitute clinical advice or establish a patient-psychologist relationship. It comes like a feeling. Any advice is appreciated. A am a political scientist and I dwell in Moscow since I was born. They may have some of the same treatment options. Wholesomealive.com is reader-supported. I feel like I just spend so much time disregarding the things that life offers me because of my obsession! OCD is a common mental health condition. It doesnt have to mean that something has gone wrong in your nervous system. Even though I haven't done anything that would warrant that. I try to avoid weapons or dangerous objects that I could harm myself with. 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 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. However police may think otherwise, if my student informs police, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. 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. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. You matter and deserve help. 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. Furthermore, as time goes by, they may not remember what they were so afraid of (if they ever even knew). How do you cope with these kind of thoughts? 4 steps don`t work properly with this particalar obsession. Furthermore, I'm reminded of a technique from Katie d'Ath's videos on YT, talking about an effective strategy to counter OCD. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.reddit.com/r/OCD/comments/q4zeo1/please_read_this_before_posting_about_feeling/. 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. . I Need to Be Dead: I Am Fed up With My Life! I have no doubt CBT would help you, it's even used to help schizoid disorders quite commonly now. 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. First of all, I have real event ocd, so I get it. Your mindset has to change to a recovery mindset if you want to get better. Research evidence suggests that people suffering from mental health conditions like OCD are more likely to be victims than actual perpetrators.. Dude, I have this too! Ive had all sorts of themes, so I unfortunately have suffered quite a bit. One day after work with NoFap brain I read something about Asian massage parlors and googled ones in my area. Sometimes things happen, don't take it too personally. 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. I was pretty much a human forklift. Do they help with OCD? You need to understand why these thoughts are disturbing you in the first place. Yes! Someone who is struggling with OCD, fear of blindness has constant fears an illness will lead to them becoming blind or visually impaired. I wisited doctor and I think this was right thing to do. How your mind keeps going over it, churning. Is there a concrete way to accept this and live in peace regardless? Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. I want to come off of them so bad but if I do I start having the thoughts again. Copyright OCD-UK 2004-2022 One of the best kinds of therapy is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. WebHave you ever feared for your life in jail? Like Ill catch myself defending myself in my head against people that arent even real lol. You say you are taking drugs and have been offered more drug treatment in hospital, but drugs alone will not cure OCD. 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. Whenever you feel OCD really compelling you to do something (checking, counting, etc.) 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. I imagine how I will do things in jail and then I overthink like wait does that mean its happening?? Right now, Im stuck on the fear of going to jail because of my real event OCD. 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 often worry I've run someone over in my car, I sometimes have to make myself not go back and check. The fucking mental gymnastics that my brain puts me through H a ha are you me? Is It Normal to Constantly Fear Going to Jail? Only by stepping in and not stepping back will you begin to see progress. I often have intrusive thoughts about harming/killing myself, so much so that I have attempted it this past summer. For some though, the fear can be very overwhelming. WebIt's going to take hard work every single day. And I hate it for you. But its best to not worry about these things too much as everyone has irrational fears to some extent. Its often so because they feel embarrassed about their condition. My therapist advised me to avoid "public speaking" (youtube, TV) and for the moment focus on scientific papers. Same with you, wanting to go and ask the secret services for reassurance only maintains your belief that getting jailed is a likely outcome of this. 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. Right now, I'm stuck on the fear of going to jail because of my real event OCD. 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. December 27, 2020 in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). not only should you not do your compulsion but actively do the opposite. You can't allow yourself to change your actions or plans based on numbers. But realistically there is no reason for it to happen I just hate that thought so much. We`ve been discussing methods in political science and I mentioned that rational choice paradigm can explain terrorism and portrays terrirists as rational actors. And somehow the problems with criminal code fear me much more than rabies, HIV or even cancer. To the point where I have a speech rehearsed to tell police if Im ever interviewed, to explain why I look nervous/guilty. Oh my gosh, I CONSTANTLY have this, too!! I get severe anxiety whenever I'm around the police. Ask our community of thousands of members your health questions, and learn from others experiences. I recently visited Youtube channel wich is opposite towards Kremlin. Is there a concrete way to accept this and live in peace regardless? They have a strong sense of urgency that they must attend to or else these compulsive thoughts continue to plague their minds. Though doctors and dentists are the most common objects of medical-related fear. On 30/12/2020 at 13:26, Richard Rahl said: https://www.ocduk.org/shop/break-free-from-ocd/. So, does OCD cause fear, or does fear cause OCD, and is OCD based on fear? That means when those thoughts come up, instead of ruminating, just say, You know, I cant be certain about what will happen. These fears can be intense, even if you have nothing wrong. They need to accept their fear is out of proportion to reality and stop seeking reassurance. All rights reserved. And I will be even more scared. WebOCD/Anxiety/Fear of prison and Hell Long story might be hard to follow I dont know where to start, stay with me please. Richard Rahl 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. For example, both conditions are characterized by intense irrational fear. This was my biggest obsession as a kid. Again they are going through an adjustment to a new norm. First post on this forum. 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. (For example deleting your youtube post was a compulsion.) First step is to identify your compulsions and label them as compulsions. You can learn to ignore these thoughts, it's not easy, but it can be done. Most of us have at least once felt the urge to bend the law at some point in our lives. However I am so much afraid of law enforcers, that it became much more than "ordinary obession". YOu are right, it basicaly boils down to fears of loosing control, and family etc. Still, yup, always afraid that I will somehow be breaking some obscure law or be accidentally on some list and just get disappeared. he's super supportive) because any time we go to the Dr's they must be bathed and perfectly dressed/cleaned. In OCD the thing we fear always seems very real and very likely to happen unless we do the compulsions to stop it. I'm not asking for a diagnosis but could this potentially be a form of OCD? It's going to take hard work every single day. Instead go to the things you fear. Obsessions are unfounded thoughts, fears, or worries. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. Is the event real or imagined? However intrusive your thoughts may seem at times, its important to remember that you may not have OCD. Always something super bad. People: They are surrounded by other prisoners who may be unpredictable and of violent character or behavior; this creates fear leading to anxiety. So, the tiniest action thats typically insignificant may seem overly shameful and persist in an OCD brain. I wisited doctor and I think this was right thing to do. My therapist believes that CBT is not for me. Our mission is to provide easy to read and in-depth medical information. 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. Third, the basic reality is that you (we!) Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I can`t totally discard probabilty of secret services knocking my door tomorrow. How to Be More Aware of Your Surroundings? For example, fear of getting dirty is an OCD disorder. Just make sure when it happens to not check for reassurance like going back to the spot or inspecting your car because for me It`s like I must stay constantly vigiliant and supress them. In reality the fear is blown up out of proportion and whatever it is that scares you is very unlikely to happen. Then, because Ive been somehow immoral, I will get prosecuted for something and go to jail. 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. Apart from getting help from lawyers and deleting posts, what else do you do to relieve the anxiety? I`ve had another occurence of immense fear. Privet Richard. (My attempt at 'hello' in Russian!) In OCD the thing we fear always seems very real and very likely to happen unless we do the comp What about anty-anxiety meds? I see how they can be interpreted in other way is someone wants to. We treat OCD by restoring a persons sense of agency, or control. 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. 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. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Forum. Those are just 24 hour periods with an arbitrary number assigned to them. Lol, thanks OCD. My therapist believes that CBT is not for me. 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's easy! It is unlikely that these fears will ever come true. I have a huge fear my children will be taken away. I asked to delete the video with me and the Youtube channel agreed. 2019 - 2022 wholesomealive.com. Your worries could stem from an external cause that is registered subconsciously in your brain. Unfortunately I can`t afford it. My sister is a Poli sci grad student and we live together. 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 didnt really think it was that big of a deal at the time, but it really breaks me now. (For example deleting your youtube post was a Dates on a calendar don't mean anything good or bad. At this time, very little is known about toilet 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. No scheduling or phone calls. So, talking yourself through these thoughts should help you rationalize better. 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. WebYes, I suffer from "hit and run" ocd everytime i drive. I am scared for the whole week and I need support and ideas how can I cope. I tried to get better jobs but either realized I was to dumb or didnt have the qualifications. In many forums, people seek help and ask if what they feel is normal. Prison reentry programs provide a sense of belonging, structure and support for people coming out of prison. I spent 2 weeks drinking a bottle of vodka a day just to get a couple hrs of sleep until my mom checked me into the hospital. I used to worry about being wrongly arrested for a crime I didnt commit and being sent to jail. I have never related to a comment more. 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. For instance several years ago I found a lump on my testicle and got immediately scared that it is testicl cancer. But resisting the experience might only make it worse. If someone decides to do something wrong that is illegal, abandon them. I dont cope with these well so Im open to recommendations. Dealt with it how I deal with all my other obsessions. Press J to jump to the feed. The best thing you could do is to consult a professional. WebYou can't go to jail unless you commit a crime punishable with jail time. Thats part of the fear that freaks me out the most, the fact Im thinking about what my life would be if it happened. Thank you for this comment. These thoughts may be because of OCD, which is short for obsessive-compulsive disorder. How can I see the difference between "realistic fears" and "OCD fears"? All right reserved. People with OCD often cognitively distort their reality. If you afraid of cancer, you can visit doctor and search for cancer. It's a very scary thing :/. You need to see this as OCD. If you experience these thoughts excessively, it is probably a good idea to seek professional help. It was one of the worst experiences of my life for this reason. But perhaps the worst part of OCD is this feeling of total powerlessness to exert any control over them. 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. 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. 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? My doc says that my OCD is a symptom of more general shizotypical disorder and so meds are more important than anything else. These thoughts do not define you as a person, and the more you let that register, the easier it will get. And realize that my fear wasn't all that real. About a year ago I was hospitalized because I hadnt slept for 2 weeks straight because of anxiety and OCD. 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. Keep reminding yourself that you can in fact commit these crimes and go to jail. Begging for help. Do you have a fear of going to jail or OCD? I KNOW IM AN AWFUL PERSON I JUST NEED HELP SO I CAN MAKE THIS RIGHT. The Extra thing only happened twice out of all of these visits. 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. 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. I posted a similar thread over on the anxiety board. Best Subliminal for Weight Loss: Do Subliminal Messages Work for Weight Loss? ivleo Hopefully this helps you feel a little less alone. Fear-obsessive Thoughts Of Going To Prison? 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. 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 I worked out, ate healthy and tried to keep a positive attitude but my job was ruining my life. 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 But I actually imagine spending time in prison and how I'll manage my OCD (Contamination) in prison. Press J to jump to the feed. 02 While he still struggles at times, he's developed habits that allow him to cope with his OCD on a daily basis, such as meditation, staying active and using humor to address his thoughts. She says that my problems and emotional traumas run much deeper, that CBT can help. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. So much so that they cant put it past them and start falling into the loop of intrusive thoughts.. She says that my current emotional condition and public speaking won`t just how to say it.. work out? I am 20 years old, and have been suffering from OCD for almost 8 years now. Sign up for a new account in our community. Idk. what ifshe was in denial and finallysnapped , what if she finally remembered things that I couldn't remember) and decided to press charges? By talks I mean the process of psychitherapy. Notices Visit our Anxiety Center to learn more about Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive The fear of ending up in jail is common among people with OCD. 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. So, you may also wonder, does OCD cause phobias?. Its the worst. 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. Just learn from it to become a better person and employee. I feel like because they are technically three number sixes upside down, that it is somehow immoral. Like what if (I know its wrong and understand the severity) I had to go to court and everything. Once you've identified your compulsions you need to practise NOT doing them when the scary thoughts come to you. ), 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. If you afraid of cancer, you can visit doctor and search for cancer. This is where it all started. Doing so would take the threat out of these thoughts. 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. These intrusive thoughts can latch themselves onto anything you may consider valuable, including real-life events. I used to also think the same about suicide - in so much as I'll end up taking my own life. This is their Core Fear. But what it does take is effort every single day and pushing into your fears. The thing is, that you can recover from OCD and medicine is not a necessity to do so. Put another way, they lose their sense of agency. I worked on shuting this thoghts for days and just one analitical article returned all this fear and obsession. Many people think that OCD symptoms are random. I visited one of these places got an awesome massage and the Extra thing. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. Force yourself to go through with it, please. I also have always been afraid of law enforcement unnecessary. 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. Hemophobia: Fear of blood Latrophobia: Fear of doctors. Yes, irrational fear is a significant symptom of OCD. I relate to the secret list. Should none of these techniques work for you, therapy is the best alternative. 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. Generally psychiatriast diagnose me with shizotypical disorder and emphasize that "medication first, talks later". 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. Claustrophobia: Fear of enclosed spaces. Xanox and sort of. 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.) What are your compulsions? Use your support system and let them know what you might be going through. Terrorism is rational. The anxiety riding, how you become fixated on this thing. Your obsessive thoughts will keep the anxiety high no matter how often or how much reassurance you get. Hello ivieo. I am 20 years old, and have been suffering from OCD for almost 8 years now. Also during this time I lost 3 jobs in 2 years from being laid off Im a good worker it was just bad timing. Healthy 23 year old men who are abstaining from PMO in my experience make awful decisions. So even if you think something is immoral, it doesn't mean it's illegal. I used to be afraid of rabies, HIV and cancer, but now the thing that fears me most is Russian state. Yes you are definitely not alone. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Also I worry that the government is secretly watching my every move even though I haven't done anything wrong. However, there is a general recurring theme that characterizes the disorder. Only time helps honestly. Bizarre thoughts are common in OCD. I CHOSE TO DO THESE THINGS. The headline might just have well have said, Killer has brown eyes.. The intense intrusive thoughts of OCD can be crippling and interfere with your day-to-day work. It's said that OCD usually kicks off when we start dedicating too much attention to too our intrusive thoghts. Powered by Invision Community. I catch myself assuming its gonna happen and that scares me even more. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Is the fear of going to jail the worst possible outcome to this event? But in the case of those with OCD, these thoughts can be very paralyzing. It can sometimes take years of silent suffering for several people before seeking professional help. Linds: thanks for the advice. Ive switched the doses and Im down to 50mg every other day and I still have crazy fatigue. Every person with OCD believes 'the problem is' and says their fear really can happen. Oh I absolutely can relate, the idea of getting arrested because I've built up a "secret list" of everything I ever did wrong and never knew about, realistically I've only ever gotten a slap on the wrist once by the law but ever since I've been panicked about it. It is difficult to say with conviction whether it happens for sure because each case is very different. Like what if I don't fill in this paperwork correctly and have to go to jail or get in a lot of trouble. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. It is around constantly. I said nothig against Kremlin, but I can`t stop microanalyzing my words. Arriving at conclusions without medical expertise could do you more harm than good. So, rather than fearing what hasnt happened, its better to focus on your present. I realized that some obsessions may be to hard to shake of because you have already done a lot of compulsions that they require or because they are for some reason particulary stressful especially for me. 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. Fear of contamination (germs, viruses) 2. Or something else? The only problem is that in Russia you really can be jailed for political views. One of the best is https://www.ocduk.org/shop/break-free-from-ocd/. Probably she has a point. Why Do I Always Feel Out of It? I do the same thing and thats why it freaks me out! These can be unpleasant thoughts, excessive guilt, doubts, and crushing anxiety. February 17, 2022 in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). 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. 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