And longest. I have the fear of going to prison pop up as well. The only problem is that in Russia you really can be jailed for political views. But perhaps the worst part of OCD is this feeling of total powerlessness to exert any control over them. For example, fear of getting dirty is an OCD disorder. These thoughts may be because of OCD, which is short for obsessive-compulsive disorder. The only way to deal with irrational fear is to go through it. Why not talk to your therapist about the 4 steps? It could also result from breaking the law knowingly or unknowingly and resulting in jail time. Here is the thing bro, you're deep in it. About a year ago I was hospitalized because I hadnt slept for 2 weeks straight because of anxiety and OCD. The speech rehearsal thing I relate to so much! Hence, if you are wondering what if OCD fears come true, I suggest you not read too much into these thoughts. This has also evolved into my kids being taken away too. But OCD sufferers feel anxiety and overwhelming guilt more than regular people. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. Agreed with glowmousemoon. I feel like I just spend so much time disregarding the things that life offers me because of my obsession! Those who struggle with You need to understand why these thoughts are disturbing you in the first place. I used to worry about being wrongly arrested for a crime I didnt commit and being sent to jail. So you're not completely paranoid- like many I used to work very intense construction labor jobs with shitty pay carrying shingles, bricks, basically anything heavy. No amount of reassurance will ever satisfy an unrealistic fear. They may begin with hints of truth, which is why they can be so alluring and grab attention fast. What would a courtroom say?". If you have ever experienced these, you should know that youre not alone. I said some "poltical science stuff". 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. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Furthermore, as time goes by, they may not remember what they were so afraid of (if they ever even knew). 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. Furthermore, I'm reminded of a technique from Katie d'Ath's videos on YT, talking about an effective strategy to counter OCD. Getting a proper diagnosis will help you understand your case a lot better. I'd just go ahead and keep your That means when those thoughts come up, instead of ruminating, just say, You know, I cant be certain about what will happen. I still sometimes think I'll end up in prison for some reason. Instead go to the things you fear. It makes me not want to leave my room. Or something else? Though doctors and dentists are the most common objects of medical-related fear. My hands get clammy, my heart races, etc. I tried to get better jobs but either realized I was to dumb or didnt have the qualifications. The obsessions and compulsions that characterize OCD can center around different themes. Now, youll want to pay close attention to these thoughts. Our mission is to provide easy to read and in-depth medical information. I imagine how I will do things in jail and then I overthink like wait does that mean its happening?? I worked on shuting this thoghts for days and just one analitical article returned all this fear and obsession. I KNOW IM AN AWFUL PERSON I JUST NEED HELP SO I CAN MAKE THIS RIGHT. By I`ve had another occurence of immense fear. The persons subjective lack of agency regarding their symptoms worsens as theyve been doing those symptoms for a longer and longer time, because they have so many experiences of feeling as though they dont have a choice about doing them. First of all, I have real event ocd, so I get it. Fear of my kids being taken away is a big one for me too. Ruminating is my compulsion. I've experienced some racial discrimination at least twice, but I've always been a well-behaved, law-abiding citizen. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. That's a tough go, sorry that's happening to you. It may have been why you have decided to click on this article. 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. We dont want to give If you want to recover there is no easy steps. Then you can consider talking to them every time these thoughts threaten to plague your mind. Why Do I Always Feel Out of It? 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. I don't quite know how because they are based on real events that happened. So even if you think something is immoral, it doesn't mean it's illegal. You might try to ignore them or get rid of them by performing a compulsive behavior or ritual. what ifshe was in denial and finallysnapped , what if she finally remembered things that I couldn't remember) and decided to press charges? 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. They need to accept their fear is out of proportion to reality and stop seeking reassurance. Begging for help. Yes is the short answer. 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. Is the fear of going to jail the worst possible outcome to this event? In reality the fear is blown up out of proportion and whatever it is that scares you is very unlikely to happen. Research evidence suggests that people suffering from mental health conditions like OCD are more likely to be victims than actual perpetrators.. Once you've identified your compulsions you need to practise NOT doing them when the scary thoughts come to you. ivleo Intrusive thoughts of OCD do not have a concrete base, yet people apologize for them anyway. 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. You need to see this as OCD. It is incredible how our thoughts can seem pointless once we voice them aloud. Then you know what you're trying to stop. They are so terrified of what could happen if they didnt do these strategies that they lose any sense that they have a choice about whether they do. These fears can be intense, even if you have nothing wrong. It's a very scary thing :/. People with OCD often cognitively distort their reality. Web01 Julien has OCD and suffers from fears of developing another mental condition, like schizophrenia, and being institutionalized. Its often so because they feel embarrassed about their condition. I have had simular fears before but only because I am clausterphobic, and worry what I woudl do if I couldn't get out. More in-depth perspectives can be found here: Targets and Rationales for RF-ERP Exposures. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. Its not always the case, so I would stop you there if youre feeling alarmed. It doesnt have to mean that something has gone wrong in your nervous system. Ask our community of thousands of members your health questions, and learn from others experiences. I've had all sorts of themes, so I unfortunately have been through quite a lot. I have a huge fear my children will be taken away. You're overestimating how hard it actually is to get sent to jail. YOu are right, it basicaly boils down to fears of loosing control, and family etc. Like Ill catch myself defending myself in my head against people that arent even real lol. Still, yup, always afraid that I will somehow be breaking some obscure law or be accidentally on some list and just get disappeared. Sometimes this fear becomes so intense that I start self-harming (cutting hand with a knife) or even weight the option of suicide. Until next time, take care and be well. There are several resources and experts that specialize in treating OCD. This is their Core Fear. But its best to not worry about these things too much as everyone has irrational fears to some extent. Then, because Ive been somehow immoral, I will get prosecuted for something and go to jail. 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.) Maybe you can teach her about treating OCD! I have had OCD for a very long time, but recently it's just been getting out of control. I want to come off of them so bad but if I do I start having the thoughts again. So, make sure to stick around till the end. I was off the entire winter again with a lot of time to overthink and worry. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. These thoughts do not define you as a person, and the more you let that register, the easier it will get. WebOCD/Anxiety/Fear of prison and Hell Long story might be hard to follow I dont know where to start, stay with me please. 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. If youre experiencing intrusive thoughts, the best thing to do is to accept these thoughts. 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 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 If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please do not hesitate to talk to someone. Thats part of the fear that freaks me out the most, the fact Im thinking about what my life would be if it happened. 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. Ugh yes thank you. Press J to jump to the feed. This is their Core Fear. After I failed the test and realized I had to go back to these awful jobs my depression/anxiety got much worse. Most people can put their past mistakes behind them and avoid incessantly worrying. Again they are going through an adjustment to a new norm. But I actually imagine spending time in prison and how I'll manage my OCD (Contamination) in prison. Generally psychiatriast diagnose me with shizotypical disorder and emphasize that "medication first, talks later". 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. All right reserved. I was terrified I was going to jail and they'd throw away the key. Then I catch myself and get so distressed about magical thinking. Your obsession over this suggests that you're not the awful person you worry about being, since you never actually hurt someone in school. I can`t totally discard probabilty of secret services knocking my door tomorrow. But you have to take a leap of faith and stop looking for any kind of reassurance for a while to get there. I was pretty much a human forklift. I would think this falls under intrusive thoughts. I immediately assume that I've done something wrong and that they're going to haul me off to jail or kill me. I had an amazing, beautiful girlfriend who was very supportive that I did not live with at the time. 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 haven't been 100% moral in my life and I often stress about being 100% clean and pure in this respect and since it's nearly impossible to live life this way outside of a convent, I get very paranoid and worried about. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Always something super bad. How to Be More Aware of Your Surroundings? 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. A program offers compassion, empathy and they are being treated as a human being. * 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. Ground yourself in reality. Fear of going to jail also seems to be a common complaint about people with OCD. I visited one of these places got an awesome massage and the Extra thing. 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 don't think anyone has said this yet but you need to address the numbers thing. I had a phase where I had an intense fear of becoming a sociopath and ending up in jail. It's said that OCD usually kicks off when we start dedicating too much attention to too our intrusive thoghts. Im about to lose my job, my girlfriend and my dog because of this and I need help. Some of the symptoms of OCD and phobia may overlap. Five common categories of obsessions include: 1. By talks I mean the process of psychitherapy. So, rather than fearing what hasnt happened, its better to focus on your present. 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