How long can OCD go untreated?
Well I'm 15, but I've had OCD since I was about 4. (as long as I can remember) Anyways, I postitive that's what it is by the negative thoughts and repeating things to get the thoughts and images to go away. It's gotten better and worse over the years, kinda on and off, but I was wondering what I should do. It's lately been starting to interfere in things, not in public, but things like simply dressing, or making breakfast. My parents asked me when I ws about 8 if I had it because I would always repeatedly check if the cats spot was warm after he got up. :P They also asked me about a year ago, because I always have to make sure I have to look perfect. But I don't have a problem with cleaning or anything. (I'm the most unorganized person on earth) So anyway, this scared me to death so now a days I'm more careful around them. They have the wrong idea about it. They just think it's when you repeat stuff, and that you can stop on your own. They wouldn't understand the terrible imags and thoughts even if I tried to explain it to them. I've also only told 1 other person about it. (My friend) So should wait until I'm 18 and move out of the house to get treatment? Cause I really don't want them know, (Which they don't really), but I want to make sure it doesn't keep getting worse. Thanks
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I also have really bad ocd
add me if you like ;)
Okay, I have had tics for years now. Tics are when I NEED to do something, like move my head or arm or w/e. Its a mild form of tourette syndrom. I also have slight OCD I think. Well I was so scared and I really didn't want to tell my parents about it years ago when it started. But one day I saw how bad it was and that I needed to get help like NOW. So I talked it over with my mom and dad, they didn't really get it at first but they do now. They got me all doctors and now I'm on medication and am doing much better.
You can get better too, but you sholdnt wait, especially if it is bothering you. Please talk to your parents and get the help you need. You may think no one will understand what 'images' you see but thoes doctors see that EVERYDAY. They will understand, please do what you feel is right. Good luck I will pray for you. :]
I also suffer from OCD, only mine is the clean freak disorder. Im constantly cleaning, and constantly washing and sanitizing my hands every chance I get. Its mainly so I dont get sick. I remember desperately wanting to get help. I was so tired of it. Whenever someone would say that had the cold, or they felt sick to their stomach, Id immedialtely get anxious and nervous and rushed to wash my hands. Then I would start making myself believe I was sick too. I watched on True Life:I have OCD that there was this girl who was also afraid of vomit, and her therapist made her write vomit over and over again, and watch tapes on people throwing up. I decided I couldnt handle that, so I left the therapy alone. I mentioned this fear to my parents at the time, and they thought I was crazy. I basically just let it go. Even to this day, and I am now 20 years old (over 5 years of this happening) I still just "deal" with it. I dont know how to approach the situation without freaking out over someone forcing me to watch movies on people getting sick. Its definitley taken over my life. I dont drink alcohol AT ALL, I dont go places where other people are drinking alcohol.. And I work in a pharmacy, where people come up all the time requesting anti-nausea medicine for vomiting.. and I get TERRIFIED. My whole point is.. You should reaaalyy try to talk to your parents about it, set them down and say. Look.. Im sick of dealing with this, its my life its taking over, not yours.. let me go see a doctor. They'll probably prescribe you an antidepressant, along with some therapy and it will definitley be a slow process... but so worth it. Dont just "deal" with it like me! Its affecting everything I do in my life. Dont wait any longer to get help! You'll be much happier when you live your life normally again! :)
I say be open & honest w/your parents. Getting treatment sooner is better. You can go forever w/o treatment but you couldn't lead a full life because of your thoughts. If you & your parents go to your family dr, they can explain it to your parents so they'd be more understanding. Also, try researching it on websites like webmd.com & show your parents you've researched it and what you've discovered.
I urge you to let them know and just be honest with them about it. If you can't trust your parents, who can you trust?
Unless treated, OCD is a lifelong disorder, like most mental disorders. Also, it is important t0o note that while the symptoms can usually be controlled, there is no permanent cure.
You should research it online and show them what you find. You may need to be evaluated by a doctor, or there may be other things besides medication that you can try.
Obsessive Compulsive Disease, your parents would have to b idiots not to recognize it and you said "I'm more careful around them"......What part of that is obsessive or compulsive?
not very get that **** sorted