im sorry i sort of wanted this to be an ask but i guess you can just delete this and reply to me seperately (i went over the character limit)

i know you get a lot of these, but i think i might have ocd. i didnt really think i did until i asked my mom about ocd since one of my friends had it, and she sort of gave me a general explanation of it (shes studied phscology before, so i ask her about these things) and i didnt really realize it but some of the things i do are sort of in a routine or pattern, like i dip crackers/cookies in stuff in a certain way, fold my tissue a certain way before blowing my nose, and like putting my deoterant on before i put on my shirt and just a lot of small things like that. (if i dont do it, i keep thinking about it) and once i really read up on ocd, i realized i tend to also have intrusive and obsessive thoughts, like ‘oh if i dont do this im gonna go to hell’ or ‘if i dont say im grateful right now something bad is gonna happen’ and random thoughts like when my moms driving id just randomly think about me taking the whell and just crashing everything or a truck killing us or something.

its really annoying, like i cant enjoy watching a movie without these thoughts and im just really scared im going insane. im scared to tell my mom though because she might just tell me to shake it off, and also because then we’d have to see a phycologist and i dont want to put my mom through the work of finding one and all that money that goes into it, im sorry you had to read all this but i just want to know im not the only one with these thoughts and feelings

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That does sound a lot like OCD honey. I know you don’t really want to, but I think that telling your mum would probably be the best thing to do. I don’t know her but I’m guessing that if she’s studied psychology and has a friend with OCD, then she might be accepting of you.

If you don’t want to see a psychologist you could always try talking to a school counsellor, and you can always have a friend there with you if that thought is kinda daunting.

The best thing to do with OCD is intercept it and start getting help as soon as possible cause the longer you leave it, the worse it’s going to get.

And sweetheart, you are not the only one with these feeling don’t worry. Out of all the followers on this blog I can pretty much guarantee you that there is someone with the same thoughts as you.

Remember that you are not alone, we will always be here for you <3

-Anwyn xx

Anonymous

Anonymous asked:

I just want to hug this entire blog.. You have no idea how much comfort it gives me when I feel down, which is almost all the time.. I felt like a freak before I found you guys, now everything has a natural explanation. I am forever grateful for this blog and I thought that you guys should know. So thank you <3

Yay! I am so glad you find comfort and such in this blog, I’m sorry we don’t update it more often! Truly, it’s messages like this which make us want to keep running it. <3

-Anwyn xx

Anonymous

Anonymous asked:

Hi! Can any of you tell me what the difference is between OCD and OCPD, because I really don't understand... Keep up the good work with this blog, it's perfect! :)<3

OCD is an anxiety disorder, whereas OCPD is a personality disorder.
People with OCPD think that their thoughts are reasonable, whereas people with OCD can recognise that their thoughts are unreasonable.
The concerns, behaviours and perceived consequences in OCD are not usually relevant to real life concerns. People with OCPD are set on following procedures to manage daily tasks.
OCD interferes with both relationships and work but OCPD only interferes with relationships as it can make work more efficient.
People with OCPD believe they don’t require treatment, they just think that everyone should be following their strict rules. People with OCD can feel tortured by their thoughts and rituals.

I hope that was helpful for you :) If you’d like more information on OCPD here are some good links:

OC Foundation

Brain Physics - OC Personality

Lighthouse.org - OCPD vs. OCD

If you need anymore help with anything, just come let us know. I am so glad you like the blog!!

-Anwyn xx

It’s Called Misophonia!! http://misophonia.com/

In term of this post, “Is there a certain name for a problem with certain sounds? Like if I’m in the room when someone is eating who chews loud, I have to leave or I will start crying. Repetitive noises sometimes do the same thing. Or is this OCD? Or something else?”

Someone I know has it, and misophonia is the name. Please pass this on to people so they can know!!! Thanks, and for helping so many people on tumblr too!!

Anonymous

Anonymous asked:

to the last girl, over-sensitivity to certain sounds is called misophonia (hatred of sound). it is mostly found in people with ocd, and as my therapist told me, there's really nothing you can do about it. i've found that making the noises along with whoever's bothering me can help. so if someone chews really loudly, i'll chew loudly too. or if they're breathing heavily, tapping their pen/foot, whatever. good luck <3

Sorry guys for getting the term wrong! I googled it and it told me that it was called ‘soft sound sensitivity’ so I don’t know… This anon is probably right though.

Thank you for sending this in! :) xx

Anonymous

Anonymous asked:

For the girl who asked about that sound problem, I would also recommend using earplugs, if you can use them (I used to be afraid of them myself...). With earplug you can still hear people talking, but (usually) not the hated sounds. I found them essential for times I couldn't leave the source of the sound, like in class. I've had this problem myself a long time, and I've never heard the term "soft sound sensitivity," so thank you for sharing that!

^^^ thank you!. Yeah, I had never heard of it either actually and didn’t know it was related to OCD til I googled it. I have it too and I thought it was schizophrenia related but hey there you go :P

Anonymous

Anonymous asked:

I think I have OCD but I haven't been diagnosed yet. I've tried telling my parents a few times but they always tell me that its nothing and to shake it off. I was wondering if strange fears like not being able to cross my legs under my desk because I'm scared that a shark(another one of my fears, which obviously isn't under my desk) will attack me or counting my steps when I walk and getting frustrated when I mess up are signs of OCD. These are just 2 of my compulsions/obsessions

Those are both signs of OCD. I have kinda the same thing as you do with the shark except it’s in by bed I’m scared crocodiles will come attack me and ugh it’s so annoyingly horrible.

Anyway, sorry, I don’t know how old you are, but if you are still in school I would suggest trying to see your counsellor and talking about your compulsions. She/he would be able to help you talk to your parents about it in a way they would understand better. Because it is coming from a professional, they might also be more likely to believe it. I am sure you can ask her to be there when you decide to talk to them as well.

If you really don’t want to talk to a counsellor, I would suggest asking them to read some information on it, or maybe emailing them some websites. Maybe they would better understand that it’s not ‘nothing’ and that you would like help for it.

-Anwyn xx

not-a-girl-who-misses-much

not-a-girl-who-misses-much asked:

Is there a certain name for a problem with certain sounds? Like if I'm in the room when someone is eating who chews loud, I have to leave or I will start crying. Repetitive noises sometimes do the same thing. Or is this OCD? Or something else?

I don’t know for sure if it is officially a symptom, but a lot of people with OCD have it (including me :P). It’s called soft sound sensitivity and yeah, like what you said really. Just being overly sensitive to certain sounds (eg. clocks ticking, chewing, clicking pens, heavy breathing).

The best thing to do is honestly remove yourself from the source, or try to listen to music really loudly to block everything else out.

I know how frustrating and annoying this can be, but stay strong I know you can get through it <3

-Anwyn xx