Always something super bad. And longest. I tried everything to get rid of the depression and just deal with the jobs. I'm not asking for a diagnosis but could this potentially be a form of OCD? 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 spent 24 hrs a day fearing prison and hell because it was reported that the women could possibly be human trafficking victims. There are several resources and experts that specialize in treating OCD. Sometimes, people confuse the fear of going to jail with OCD with a phobia. And realize that my fear wasn't all that real. 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. Begging for help. About a year ago I was hospitalized because I hadnt slept for 2 weeks straight because of anxiety and OCD. Whenever you feel OCD really compelling you to do something (checking, counting, etc.) When I used to do these searches, I told myself it was to prove that sort of thing doesn't really happen but I end up convincing myself I'd be the first. However police may think otherwise, if my student informs police, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. WebOCD/Anxiety/Fear of prison and Hell Long story might be hard to follow I dont know where to start, stay with me please. It doesnt have to mean that something has gone wrong in your nervous system. Use your support system and let them know what you might be going through. I got a ticket for throwing a cigaretter out of my window when I was 19. Do you cave in and change what youre doing or do you go ahead and do it anyway? This means that I generally tend to have bizzare thoughts, Privet Richard. OCD obsessions are repeated, persistent and unwanted thoughts, urges or images that are intrusive and cause distress or anxiety. Then you know what you're trying to stop. Wouldn't want the Dr. to take them, now would I? Logically I can't think of any reason it would ever happen, but that fear is constant. However "police arresting you for expression of opinion" is not something what is unheard of. Ive never met anyone with that fear besides myself, thank you for telling this helps a lot. The intense intrusive thoughts of OCD can be crippling and interfere with your day-to-day work. The person with OCD avoids doing anything that could potentially lead to their Core Fear (avoidance), and feels compelled to do things to protect themselves from their Core Fear (compulsions). 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 Rumination-Focused ERP (RF-ERP) helps restore a persons sense of agency by helping them to understand why they engage in their symptoms and by systematically helping them to exercise control over those symptoms. OCD makes you forget probability and focus on even the smallest possibility as a massive threat. It's going to take hard work every single day. It makes me not want to leave my room. 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. Yeah, I've found that jail thoughts can't really be logically defeated. This is where it all started. Xanox and sort of. 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. It may be that your fear of going to jail OCD has developed because of an event in your real life. This isn't really the best thing to do since it's an OCD "check" but it gave me a tool. Powered by Invision Community. Best wishes fam, I feel like this is one of those things that is super hard while you're in the thick of it but if you let other people help you and understand your situation it'll get better. (For example deleting your youtube post was a Keep reminding yourself that you can in fact commit these crimes and go to jail. You might try to ignore them or get rid of them by performing a compulsive behavior or ritual. Later, these feelings enable ritualizing and maintaining the fear of real-life events, such as fear of going to jail OCD. For example, fear of getting dirty is an OCD disorder. It's said that OCD usually kicks off when we start dedicating too much attention to too our intrusive thoghts. do you have any personal experience with the cases when OCD is a symptom? Hence, if you are wondering what if OCD fears come true, I suggest you not read too much into these thoughts. It can sometimes take years of silent suffering for several people before seeking professional help. Put another way, they lose their sense of agency. You can learn to ignore these thoughts, it's not easy, but it can be done. 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. There were members of the royal family, the press and security people around. Just make sure when it happens to not check for reassurance like going back to the spot or inspecting your car because for me Please note that this article is for your information only and does not constitute clinical advice or establish a patient-psychologist relationship. 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. 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 I CHOSE TO DO THESE THINGS. 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. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. "Please go find matching socks so people don't think we're neglecting you.". A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. Do not copy or redistribute in any form! Identifying and understanding the source of your intrusive thoughts will help you keep these thoughts away easily. I have had OCD for a very long time, but recently it's just been getting out of control. A program offers compassion, empathy and they are being treated as a human being. Intrusive thoughts of OCD do not have a concrete base, yet people apologize for them anyway. I tried to get better jobs but either realized I was to dumb or didnt have the qualifications. A am a political scientist and I dwell in Moscow since I was born. By 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. Linds: thanks for the advice. They have a strong sense of urgency that they must attend to or else these compulsive thoughts continue to plague their minds. We`ve been discussing methods in political science and I mentioned that rational choice paradigm can explain terrorism and portrays terrirists as rational actors. I have run But you have to take a leap of faith and stop looking for any kind of reassurance for a while to get there. I eventually came clean to my girlfriend because obviously she knew something was wrong and went back to live with my mom. How your mind keeps going over it, churning. I have never related to a comment more. Its often so because they feel embarrassed about their condition. In truth your fear is equally unjustified as someone who washes their hands 20 times instead of once. Terrorism is rational. Its definitely not healthy :( . Good luck, and ask if you have specific questions. The meds were working but making me feel so fatigued I wasnt able to function. I live in the UK. Ruminating is my compulsion. You may or may not have a schizotypical disorder as well, but overcoming obsessions is mainly about stopping the compulsions which keep it going. Im so predisposed to thinking Ive done something wrong, even when I havent, that I can totally imagine myself giving some nonsensical incoherent false confession. I visited Youtube channel that often criticises Kremlin. I said some "poltical science stuff". I can`t totally discard probabilty of secret service However I am so much afraid of law enforcers, that it became much more than "ordinary obession". 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. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? But OCD sufferers feel anxiety and overwhelming guilt more than regular people. 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. Is the fear of going to jail the worst possible outcome to this event? I feel like I don`t know. For instance several years ago I found a lump on my testicle and got immediately scared that it is testicl cancer. First of all, I have real event ocd, so I get it. 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. I immediately assume that I've done something wrong and that they're going to haul me off to jail or kill me. Right! Its vital, however, that you consult an actual therapist or psychiatrist before seeking out such treatment options.. Maybe also communicate with your psychiatrist the extent of the effects of the meds on you (w/ your job, relationship, general happiness, etc.) I told the doctors my story and they diagnosed me with OCD/Ruminating Thoughts. Fear-obsessive Thoughts Of Going To Prison? The goal of this article is to provide a simple framework for beginning to see the coherency in these symptoms. The fucking mental gymnastics that my brain puts me through H a ha are you me? These thoughts may be because of OCD, which is short for obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is difficult to say with conviction whether it happens for sure because each case is very different. Idk. Long story might be hard to follow I dont know where to start, stay with me please. So even if you think something is immoral, it doesn't mean it's illegal. I spent alot of money seeking reassurance from lawyers (they say - no risk). WebHow rational is this fear/am I going to jail. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Realistic fear quickly goes away once reassurance has been received. However, we are not able to help with suicide on an internet forum. 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. I Need to Be Dead: I Am Fed up With My Life! Research evidence suggests that people suffering from mental health conditions like OCD are more likely to be victims than actual perpetrators.. The headline might just have well have said, Killer has brown eyes.. 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. Copyright OCD-UK 2004-2022 Accepting these thoughts will help you understand your fears better as well. I worked on shuting this thoghts for days and just one analitical article returned all this fear and obsession. This was my biggest obsession as a kid. This will make you very anxious at first, but the more you can resist doing compulsions the faster the anxiety will go. As you get better at facing your anxiety and not giving in to compulsions you can reintroduce these activities to your life. Now, youll want to pay close attention to these thoughts. The good news is that once you stop trying to get certainty through reassurance the anxiety does go away. Any advice is appreciated. 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