Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

[Guest]

I have had no treatment whatsoever for what I might have. I have believed it to be OCD I am 19 now and I've dealt with this since I was 8. I have a constant fear of lying to my boyfriend. We've been together for 3 years. Everything I say to him is followed by "a reason I shouldn't have said it". I know this may sound very confusing and because it's very difficult to explain. I am constantly disrupted my thoughts of every kind you can imagine. There is not a sentence I can say to him without saying, "I probably shouldn't have said that", which is caused by a disruptive thought. I've tried to explain this as good as possible but that's the best I can do. If anybody thinks this is OCD or has any idea what it may be please let me know. Also what treatment may help. Thanks

[Guest]

Hi there
I don't know if my reply can help but I am also constantly scared of not being truthful (to both myself and my boyfriend)and emotionally hurting my boyfriend. i have obsessive thoughts about a number of other issues but this is connected to a lot of them. Have you tried explaining to him how you feel? This may take time but it will help you. If you would like to reply I would be happy to talk more about this issue.
[quote] I have had no treatment whatsoever for what I might have. I have believed it to be OCD... [/quote]

[Guest]

Hi...I just wanted to thank you for responding to what I posted. I explained every single day to my boyfriend in many ways how I feel, what I'm dealing with, what I think it is...etc. I am so thankful to how understanding and concerned he was for me. Recently I talked to my parents about it for the first time, and they were extremely helpful. Money was our biggest concern but they informed me that I'm still on their health insurance even though me and my boyfriend are living together. Since then I have had an appointment with my doctor and was diagnosed with depression and ocd. I've been on Zoloft for almost 3 weeks now and my boyfriend and I are attending therapy once a week. The Zoloft has shown miraculous improvement already. And my boyfriend and I are alot happier and things are getting much better. I know how hard this can be but I recommend to you to talk to a doctor ASAP. You would be very surprised how much medication and therapy can help. It took me so long too but finally I built up the courage. Just hang in there.
[quote] Hi there
I don't know if my reply can help but I am also constantly scared of not being truthful (to both myself and my boyfriend)and emotionally hurting my boyfriend. i have obsessive thoughts about a number of other issues but this is connected to a lot of them... [/quote]

[Guest]

I have OCD and have had similar obsessions. If i said something that wasnt exactly truthful i would i have correct myself or if i cursed i had to say "sorry god". Now however i rarely even think about it. What i did was everything time i felt the need to say something compulsive i just didnt. I know its really hard and at first will cause alot of anxiety but as you train yourself not to comply with your compulsions it gets easier. As for your boyfriend, being a guy myself i would be happy that my girlfriend didnt want to ly to me, but not to the extent that it made her suffer. But you should definitely see a therapist that specializes in anxiety disorders using cognitive behavorial therapy its very effective and they can usually help you decide if medication is needed. Best of Luck.

Erik
[quote] I have had no treatment whatsoever for what I might have. I have believed it to be OCD... [/quote]