Posted by Servicedoggy on May 16, 2002, at 15:30:18
In reply to Need OCD info and experiences, posted by BarbaraCat on May 16, 2002, at 14:42:06
> Hi All,
> I'm here wondering about OCD and thinking 'hmmmm, maybe I need to look at this more closely'. So, I'd really appreciate some info from y'all who have experience with it.
>
> I think most of us are aware of the stereotypical symptoms - checking over and over, intrusive thoughts, washing till hands are raw, etc., but what does it feel like? How do the ruminative thoughts in OCD differ from those in major depression? How does obsessing about a problem or idea in OCD differ from excessive worry due to an anxiety disorder? Are there shades of hypomania? Basically, what's the gist of it and what's an effective treatment?Why do you think you have OCD?
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