Its the worst. NOT LOOKING FOR SYMPATHY. A smaller cohort of individuals with OCD, may also experience social anxiety. But you can`t go to secret serrvices and ask them: "guys, are you OK with my words or are you going to prosecute me?". Five common categories of obsessions include: 1. 2 Snowbear Your words are kind and warm Though I don`t get how to draw the line between realistic fears and unrealistic. For instance (sorry for de Agreed with glowmousemoon. CBT can teach you to see your obsessions in a new light and overcome your compulsions. so they know how severe things are and can help you work out possible options; even if the other meds are worse, there might be things they can do to adjust your current meds/reduce side effects/etc. But its best to not worry about these things too much as everyone has irrational fears to some extent. Terrorism is rational. 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. The goal of this article is to provide a simple framework for beginning to see the coherency in these symptoms. Like, Im 99% sure I havent done anything to be thrown in jail for, but its still my second biggest fear. The thing is, that you can recover from OCD and medicine is not a necessity to do so. Some of the symptoms of OCD and phobia may overlap. I, in my infinite childhood wisdom, thought it would be hilarious to bring a laser pen to school with me that day, despite it being on the wideley circulated list of items we were explicitly told to not bring that day. She says that my current emotional condition and public speaking won`t just how to say it.. work out? Ive had this thought a lot, or played out stories in my head of these situation that wont happen. Fear-obsessive Thoughts Of Going To Prison? Is the fear of going to jail the worst possible outcome to this event? Even though I haven't done anything that would warrant that. She means that I am not ready to public speaking atthe moment and that I should abstain from it since the act of public speaking leads to me later re-watching videos, micro-analyzing my words (seeking criminal meaning in them) and paying momey to lawyers. The attempt to reassure yourself by hiring lawyers didn't erase your unrealistic fear, deleting youtube content didn't give you relief, and when there is no knock at the door in the morning that won't bring relief either. The Extra thing only happened twice out of all of these visits. Generally psychiatriast diagnose me with shizotypical disorder and emphasize that "medication first, talks later". Healthy 23 year old men who are abstaining from PMO in my experience make awful decisions. This will make you very anxious at first, but the more you can resist doing compulsions the faster the anxiety will go. Furthermore, I'm reminded of a technique from Katie d'Ath's videos on YT, talking about an effective strategy to counter OCD. I had an amazing, beautiful girlfriend who was very supportive that I did not live with at the time. So, does OCD cause fear, or does fear cause OCD, and is OCD based on fear? For example, fear of getting dirty is an OCD disorder. WebMost of the folks here though have fear of getting caught for no reason but my fear is the environment in the jail, just thinking about it makes me anxious and get into But having these thoughts can nonetheless seem scary and evoke more fear. I get a visceral reaction. 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. 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Most of us have at least once felt the urge to bend the law at some point in our lives. One of the best kinds of therapy is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Not making excuses and I know Im a piece of shit for this it just added to my terrible Mindset at the time. Oh I absolutely can relate, the idea of getting arrested because I've built up a "secret list" of everything I ever did wrong and never knew about, realistically I've only ever gotten a slap on the wrist once by the law but ever since I've been panicked about it. I would think this falls under intrusive thoughts. I've had harm OCD for many many years, and have come to expect to have thoughts that in some people would be worrisome, or sociopathic. 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. The thing is, that you can recover from OCD and medicine is not a necessity to do so. 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. Now, youll want to pay close attention to these thoughts. My therapist believes that CBT is not for me. She says that my problems and emotional traumas run much deeper, that CBT can help. Generally psychia Finding a lump on your testicle definitely requires a visit to the doctor to get it checked out. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. Fear of contamination (germs, viruses) 2. I've been down that rabbit hole and it only gets worse and worse with more and more numbers becoming "bad" and harder to avoid. I am not ready to discuss political situation in Russia. * 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. I eventually came clean to my girlfriend because obviously she knew something was wrong and went back to live with my mom. I have a huge fear my children will be taken away. I worked out, ate healthy and tried to keep a positive attitude but my job was ruining my life. I didnt really think it was that big of a deal at the time, but it really breaks me now. Press J to jump to the feed. Just make sure when it happens to not check for reassurance like going back to the spot or inspecting your car because for me I'm not asking for a diagnosis but could this potentially be a form of OCD? My therapist advised me to avoid "public speaking" (youtube, TV) and for the moment focus on scientific papers. Do you ask yourself a lot of what ifs? My obsessions revolve are harm, so fear of doing something bad or illegal resonates with me. Terrorism is rational. After I failed the test and realized I had to go back to these awful jobs my depression/anxiety got much worse. I CHOSE TO DO THESE THINGS. Every person with OCD believes 'the problem is' and says their fear really can happen. My therapist believes that CBT is not for me. Furthermore, as time goes by, they may not remember what they were so afraid of (if they ever even knew). Until next time, take care and be well. I went through a phase of this. Sometimes things happen, don't take it too personally. Its more natural to run away from those that seem scary. DUDE. December 27, 2020 in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). These thoughts do not define you as a person, and the more you let that register, the easier it will get. OCD is crippling if you leave it without treatment. If the problem lasts for a while or if it becomes a significant thing in your every day life, I would also reccomend seeing a therapist, even if it just helps you to have no more doubts. Those who struggle with If you suffer from claustrophobia, you might dread CT scans, MRIs and other tests that require confinement. (My attempt at 'hello' in Russian!). Ask our community of thousands of members your health questions, and learn from others experiences. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I think I would prefer to die than to experience years of prosecution, trial and imprisonment. But I actually imagine spending time in prison and how I'll manage my OCD (Contamination) in prison. OCD makes you forget probability and focus on even the smallest possibility as a massive threat. Secondly, the compulsions can be dangerous. Later, these feelings enable ritualizing and maintaining the fear of real-life events, such as fear of going to jail OCD. If you experience these thoughts excessively, it is probably a good idea to seek professional help. This isn't really the best thing to do since it's an OCD "check" but it gave me a tool. Idk. More in-depth perspectives can be found here: Targets and Rationales for RF-ERP Exposures. Accepted the possibility that it might happen. I don`t get how to draw the line between realistic fears and unrealistic. and these fears when they manifest can be cripiling because its like my brain freezes with anxiety anf fear and I am in a fog. Those are the signs that OCD is in play. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. Ive switched the doses and Im down to 50mg every other day and I still have crazy fatigue. I also feel a lot of guilt over things I may have done. Thank you for this comment. But symptoms vary widely from one individual to another, and OCD is very treatable. So even if you think something is immoral, it doesn't mean it's illegal. Real Event- Fear of Jail Real Event- Fear of Jail By ivleo February 17, 2022 in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Followers 1 ivleo Bulletin Board User 3 Posts: 10. Accepting these thoughts will help you understand your fears better as well. I often worry I've run someone over in my car, I sometimes have to make myself not go back and check. My sister is a Poli sci grad student and we live together. I KNOW IM AN AWFUL PERSON I JUST NEED HELP SO I CAN MAKE THIS RIGHT. Only having intrusive thoughts isnt a marker of an accurate diagnosis. ALL of my obsessions are about either getting sued, going to jail or accidentally making someone else go to jail. Learning to live with uncertainty about the future and the past is so freaking difficult though. And I hate it for you. I Need to Be Dead: I Am Fed up With My Life! Something that I can't get out of my head is the fear that I might go to jail because of doing something illegal by accident. 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). It makes me not want to leave my room. Dealt with it how I deal with all my other obsessions. Besides, the tips mentioned earlier will also help. Its not always the case, so I would stop you there if youre feeling alarmed. To the point where I have a speech rehearsed to tell police if Im ever interviewed, to explain why I look nervous/guilty. And I will be even more scared. First step is to identify your compulsions and label them as compulsions. Right! Ive never met anyone with that fear besides myself, thank you for telling this helps a lot. Its definitely not healthy :( . I feel like I don`t know. It comes like a feeling. Maybe you can teach her about treating OCD! The fear of ending up in jail is common among people with OCD. I got an absentee ballot in the mail only a few days before an upcoming election and filled it out but forgot I was home alone and didnt I feel like I just spend so much time disregarding the things that life offers me because of my obsession! It may have been why you have decided to click on this article. The support of others is critical at this time. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. My therapist believes that CBT is not for me. While most people would describe their worst fear in terms of a concrete event (e.g., losing a loved one, going to jail, losing all their money, getting cancer, going to hell, etc. Then I catch myself and get so distressed about magical thinking. We`ve been discussing methods in political science and I mentioned that rational choice paradigm can explain terrorism and portrays terrirists as rational actors. Also I cry a lot - can this be the sign of depression? One day after work with NoFap brain I read something about Asian massage parlors and googled ones in my area. I keep reviewing my memory to check if I had any clear and unmistakable intention to threaten/cause harm to my classmate. They may have some of the same treatment options. By then you will understand how compulsions maintain OCD and be equiped to manage the thoughts without anxiety. It's easy! If someone decides to do something wrong that is illegal, abandon them. In OCD the thing we fear always seems very real and very likely to happen unless we do the compulsions to stop it. Do you have a fear of going to jail or OCD? In truth your fear is equally unjustified as someone who washes their hands 20 times instead of once. If someone has an obsessive fear of cancer the one thing they should NOT do is go to the doctor! Getting a proper diagnosis will help you understand your case a lot better. These fears could be about anything. Yeah, I've found that jail thoughts can't really be logically defeated. Most people have this fear despite committing no crimes. As you get better at facing your anxiety and not giving in to compulsions you can reintroduce these activities to your life. How can I see the difference between "realistic fears" and "OCD fears"? I went through this and even went so far as to consulting a lawyer, even though it was all completely based in delusion. That's a shame, Richard. That's asking for reassurance though, which will only help you in the short term and not the long term. For some though, the fear can be very overwhelming. The first step in managing your OCD fears is identifying your intrusive thoughts. I used to worry about being wrongly arrested for a crime I didnt commit and being sent to jail. But in the case of those with OCD, these thoughts can be very paralyzing. But you have to take a leap of faith and stop looking for any kind of reassurance for a while to get there. So, rather than fearing what hasnt happened, its better to focus on your present. The person with OCD is like someone with a gun to their head. It helps. It really helps. My doc says that my OCD is a symptom of more general shizotypical disorder and so meds are more important than anything Especially the 1st few days. It may be that your fear of going to jail OCD has developed because of an event in your real life. But if theerapy isn't on offer then all you can do is read the self-help books and try to apply it as best you can yourself. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Like what if I don't fill in this paperwork correctly and have to go to jail or get in a lot of trouble. I need some replies. 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 Otherwise it'd drive me to the brink. Im rambling. This means that I generally tend to have bizzare thoughts, Privet Richard. First post on this forum. Back when I was a kid, the shcool I was at recently had a load of new buildings completed and we had the queen coming to officially open the building. This is where it all started. Hemophobia: Fear of blood Latrophobia: Fear of doctors. Then you know what you're trying to stop. I tried everything to get rid of the depression and just deal with the jobs. For example, both conditions are characterized by intense irrational fear. Basically, I am scared that I have done something that will land me in prison. And most of the things on that list I was like 15 and didnt know better, but Ive just accumulated so much guilt and fear I guess I assume the worst will come of everything. And once you go through all of this, I hope you come back for more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FauaBJGZtNk, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFQ8Ub_TD78&t=0s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGyW1Rp1Y2g&t=0s. Better to not want to kill or maim, but sometimes not acting on thoughts is the best we can shoot for. 1. If it is really bad, where it impacts your social, mental, emotional functioning (or whatever) to a degree such that there was a reddit post made, you should consider seeing a therapist. However intrusive your thoughts may seem at times, its important to remember that you may not have OCD. WebHow rational is this fear/am I going to jail. Hello ivieo. The next step is attempting to stop taking these thoughts personally. Right now, Im stuck on the fear of going to jail because of my real event OCD. No amount of reassurance will ever satisfy an unrealistic fear. Realistic fear quickly goes away once reassurance has been received. You know it's an OCD (unrealistic) fear when checking it out and getting reassurance still leaves you feeling doubtful. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. It's hard to tell on a reddit post. Can you access books on OCD and CBT in Russia? This has also evolved into my kids being taken away too. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I used to also think the same about suicide - in so much as I'll end up taking my own life. You're overestimating how hard it actually is to get sent to jail. Dude, I have this too! I often have intrusive thoughts about harming/killing myself, so much so that I have attempted it this past summer. OCD symptoms can be exhausting and limiting, and can cause excruciating anxiety. These fears can be intense, even if you have nothing wrong. Good luck, and ask if you have specific questions. 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. I've mostly gotten over it now just by continuously reminding myself I'm doing nothing wrong. Your obsession over this suggests that you're not the awful person you worry about being, since you never actually hurt someone in school. Absolutely. The intense intrusive thoughts of OCD can be crippling and interfere with your day-to-day work. Powered by Invision Community. 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. Like Ill catch myself defending myself in my head against people that arent even real lol. Is there a concrete way to accept this and live in peace regardless? Having someone you can talk to can be a blessing in many ways. ivleo 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. OCD is a common mental health condition. I am deeply ashamed of what Ive done (it happened 3 or 4 years ago), and I recognise that, although I was a clueless teenager, I did something extremely stupid. To be honest, I am even sometimes thinking of commiting suicide as a means to end this constant anxiety. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. First of all, I have real event ocd, so I get it. Somehow I started beiing afraid of russian police (or secret services) more than I am afraid of cancer. This is their Core Fear. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. You may or may not have a schizotypical disorder as well, but overcoming obsessions is mainly about stopping the compulsions which keep it going. I developed this obsession recently that involves me making some sort of mistake that I can not recover from and consequently fucking up my life. There are plenty of good self-help books in English. Here is the thing bro, you're deep in it. is there any good resources about self-help with OCD online? You can't allow yourself to change your actions or plans based on numbers. Obsessions are unfounded thoughts, fears, or worries. Yes you are definitely not alone. I live in the UK. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Derealization Disorder, Hyper Conscious Awareness: How to Be More Aware of Your Surroundings. I don't think anyone has said this yet but you need to address the numbers thing. Thats part of the fear that freaks me out the most, the fact Im thinking about what my life would be if it happened. Fast forward about a year I was living with my girlfriend in her house and we just bought a dog and I had a decent job working at an asphalt plant making better money and not killing myself everyday, things were okay. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. Ruminating? I want to come off of them so bad but if I do I start having the thoughts again. Only by stepping in and not stepping back will you begin to see progress. 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. On 30/12/2020 at 13:26, Richard Rahl said: https://www.ocduk.org/shop/break-free-from-ocd/. Im about to lose my job, my girlfriend and my dog because of this and I need help. By Can anyone relate? I do the same thing and thats why it freaks me out! 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 Tbh I think most police in most places would look at a person that came in and said at nine they wanted to hurt a classmate, like they're nuts. Is It Normal to Constantly Fear Going to Jail? Other times it just requires helping them to do things, or not do things, despite how terrified they are of the potential consequences. If you would like to receive an email when new content is available, please enter your email: Dr. Michael J. Greenberg, All rights reserved 2023. You matter and deserve help. I immediately assume that I've done something wrong and that they're going to haul me off to jail or kill me. Even if you get temporary relief the doubt (and fear) always returns soon after. And then do something else asap. I have had simular fears before but only because I am clausterphobic, and worry what I woudl do if I couldn't get out. We treat OCD by restoring a persons sense of agency, or control. But what it does take is effort every single day Its often so because they feel embarrassed about their condition. Additionally, they may use emotional reasoning where one regards their emotions as facts. Oh my gosh, I CONSTANTLY have this, too!! But yet, my mind will then go in to "What If" mode (i.e. These thoughts may be because of OCD, which is short for obsessive-compulsive disorder. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. Now, since I can't give you a diagnosis because I'm not a doctor and since I can't give you reassurance either, ask yourself how much this has impacted your life the last few weeks. People with OCD often cognitively distort their reality. I can`t abstain from reading this because I am a professor of polittical science(, I am just tired of constant fear. My psychiatrist says that I need to stay for some time in hospital, so that they could administer mor drug-intensive therapy. So, make sure to stick around till the end. Third, the basic reality is that you (we!) A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. It might, or it might not be the case. It can be different for your case. Still, yup, always afraid that I will somehow be breaking some obscure law or be accidentally on some list and just get disappeared. Yes, irrational fear is a significant symptom of OCD. Dates on a calendar don't mean anything good or bad. 4 steps don`t work properly with this particalar obsession. Privet Richard. (My attempt at 'hello' in Russian!) In OCD the thing we fear always seems very real and very likely to happen unless we do the comp Also, do not blindly trust people. However police may think otherwise, if my student informs police, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. You can manage it more with a better response system. WebHave you ever feared for your life in jail? Hi I also struggled with prison OCD, feel free to PM me. I am down 24/7 because my brain keeps telling me that nothing matters, since I am eventually going to prison and my future will be ruined. 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 Visit our Anxiety Center to learn more about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), So much so that they cant put it past them and start falling into the loop of intrusive thoughts.. In many forums, people seek help and ask if what they feel is normal. If you are looking for a place to start let me give them to you. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? Fear of rejection and judgement from society We strongly believe that other people having a negative opinion of us is the worst feeling ever. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Ever since, any time I see a cop or am reminded of law enforcement. The good news is that youll also learn about how to keep these thoughts at bay. PLEASE USE THE RESOURCES. +1(415)-323-0836 (Whatsapps), [emailprotected]. I know it's a compulsion, and a part of me knows that I will always be doubtful, but I feel as if I have a moral obligation to do so somehow. It is difficult to say with conviction whether it happens for sure because each case is very different. And somehow the problems with criminal code fear me much more than rabies, HIV or even cancer. It could also result from breaking the law knowingly or unknowingly and resulting in jail time. They may begin with hints of truth, which is why they can be so alluring and grab attention fast. I visited Youtube channel that often criticises Kremlin. I said some "poltical science stuff". I can`t totally discard probabilty of secret service I immediatly got scared - what if she informs security services that I call terrorism "rational", I asked her whether what I say is confidential - and she confirmed, However my OCD tells me that I should ask her directly whether or not she is going to inform police or secret service, However I realise that with this question I may scare her, she will think that I`m weird and quit lessons. I try to tell myself the fear spiral is NOT the obsession or the problem, but rather the OCD desperate for absolute certainty in an uncertain world. OCD symptoms are thus strategies that the person with OCD uses to protect themselves from their Core Fear, whatever that might be. Depression+Anxiety+Sore back+NoFap brain is not a good combination. Many people think that OCD symptoms are random. 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.) It's easy! The only problem is that in Russia you really can be jailed for political views. I was off the entire winter again with a lot of time to overthink and worry. I spent 24 hrs a day fearing prison and hell because it was reported that the women could possibly be human trafficking victims. Lol, thanks OCD. It may be physical or mental rituals such as thinking neutralizing thoughts, counting, checking the house is locked and safe (to stop the police breaking in easily) or it could be something specific to you that helps you feel safe. I've had all sorts of themes, so I unfortunately have been through quite a lot. For the next year I would go to one of these places about once every 3 months. 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