I need help, what can i do? please

Question

I battle with OCD daily, with the rituals and more. OCD also causes me to worry about things and 'think to much'; this is wear my boyfriend comes in. I worry so much that i'm going to lose him, and think about situations where i would lose him & just stuff like that. He knows I battle it, and helps me out as much as he can. He also tells me that he is in love with me, and that i have absolutely nothing to worry about, which comforts me. I know that i have nothing to worry about, and im in love with him and would do anything for him. That is why i need to get help. I know he puts up with alot, i just dont know how much more he can take before he is gonna give up. I want to do this for him and for me, so that we can both be happy. I dont want to lose him, he's the one. I just dont know what to do, it's not as easy as 'okay stop thinking so much'. Can anyone help me?

Answer 1

There are many types of therapy that are effective for OCD.

Exposure Response Prevention

Habit Reversal Training

Systematic Desensitization

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Find a therapist who uses these therapies- it can really help you and make a HUGE difference. Also,medication has been shown to be effective as well. Check out the ones approved by the FDA for OCD.

Answer 2

Please do not worry. There is nothing wrong in loving someone too much. If anything he should be extremely flattered, I know I would be. You keep loving him. It is when you stop loving him you have a problem.

Answer 3

Take medication for your OCD.  All ssri's are good for ocd.  But luvox is the best followed by zoloft.

Answer 4

The best thing you can do is find an interest in something that is larger than you and your daily problems.  Something that will consume many of your thoughts and motivate you to discover new things and keep your mind off of the small daily indiocyracies of human relationships.  The universe, religion, music, physics, mathematics, computer graphics, politics, world history, exercise...etc anything really....

Answer 5

I don't know if I have OCD, but I also worry and think too much. Kinda obsessively. I have like, no self - esteem whatsoever. Just try to find things that help you relax and try to keep him happy, do a little now and then. Sounds like you have a supportive boyfriend, because of that, you are very lucky. And he is very lucky to have a girlfriend who cares so much. Don't worry about it! He's in love with you and will do anything for you, so don't (or at least try not to) worry about the future and just enjoy the present. Keep your mind and self focused on long term tasks, like learning how to skydive or bend metal with your mind, (you know what I mean). It'll keep you healthy and happy, (you can learn something new with him) and keep you from thinking so much.

When I'm swimming or out shopping, I enjoy myself and am much happier.

Good Luck!