Learning to live with uncertainty about the future and the past is so freaking difficult though. OCD symptoms can be exhausting and limiting, and can cause excruciating anxiety. I am scared for the whole week and I need support and ideas how can I cope. You can manage it more with a better response system. Other times it just requires helping them to do things, or not do things, despite how terrified they are of the potential consequences. Copyright OCD-UK 2004-2022 I failed a very basic test to be a low level worker at a steel plant (Very bad at math). Third, the basic reality is that you (we!) I remembered walking down the corridor from intake going thru barred doors that had to be buzzed in order to open and then the 8 of us approached the main cell house door that slid opened and closed behind us once we entered. This will make you very anxious at first, but the more you can resist doing compulsions the faster the anxiety will go. Any advice is appreciated. 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 Same with you, wanting to go and ask the secret services for reassurance only maintains your belief that getting jailed is a likely outcome of this. And then do something else asap. Then you can consider talking to them every time these thoughts threaten to plague your mind. Every person with OCD believes 'the problem is' and says their fear really can happen. 2019 - 2022 wholesomealive.com. Additionally, they may use emotional reasoning where one regards their emotions as facts. The private prison industry is huge business here, and they lobby for more jailable offenses, to generate business. Is the fear of going to jail the worst possible outcome to this event? So even if you think something is immoral, it doesn't mean it's illegal. It's easy! Hi I also struggled with prison OCD, feel free to PM me. Once you've identified your compulsions you need to practise NOT doing them when the scary thoughts come to you. A program offers compassion, empathy and they are being treated as a human being. I am afraid that I am lying to myself and painting a better picture of my character than I deserve. ivleo It was awful. It's easy! 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. The good news is that youll also learn about how to keep these thoughts at bay. Re: Pure-O: Scared of PrisonPlease help. First step is to identify your compulsions and label them as compulsions. Yes is the short answer. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. If you suffer from claustrophobia, you might dread CT scans, MRIs and other tests that require confinement. You can't allow yourself to change your actions or plans based on numbers. I also have always been afraid of law enforcement unnecessary. One of the best is https://www.ocduk.org/shop/break-free-from-ocd/. Even if you get temporary relief the doubt (and fear) always returns soon after. So, do OCD fears come true? As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. About a year ago I was hospitalized because I hadnt slept for 2 weeks straight because of anxiety and OCD. And btw, I've lost a couple jobs in the past year; I get it. 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. (My attempt at 'hello' in Russian!). I was terrified I was going to jail and they'd throw away the key. How can I see the difference between "realistic fears" and "OCD fears"? OCD is crippling if you leave it without treatment. 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. They need to accept their fear is out of proportion to reality and stop seeking reassurance. Also during this time I lost 3 jobs in 2 years from being laid off Im a good worker it was just bad timing. Also, do not blindly trust people. 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. By I worked on shuting this thoghts for days and just one analitical article returned all this fear and obsession. WebWhat are the symptoms of OCD? (I know its wrong and understand the severity) I had to go to court and everything. 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. Join the conversation! And I hate it for you. Claustrophobia: Fear of enclosed spaces. I realize that in UK and US CBT is a dominant school. In many forums, people seek help and ask if what they feel is normal. I imagine how I will do things in jail and then I overthink like wait does that mean its happening?? You might try to ignore them or get rid of them by performing a compulsive behavior or ritual. ), what they really fear the most is the emotional state they associate with that event, and their actual worst fear would be experiencing that emotional state forever. not only should you not do your compulsion but actively do the opposite. I understand sometimes people really do get jailed in Russia for their political views, but ask someone with fears of bacteria and they'll say the likelihood of illness is real, people with responsibility fears will say they 'should' feel responsible and so on. Having someone you can talk to can be a blessing in many ways. I posted a similar thread over on the anxiety board. In reality the fear is blown up out of proportion and whatever it is that scares you is very unlikely to happen. But I accept that. I had a polygraph test once. Because your thoughts are fear-based, its important not to avoid them. The support of others is critical at this time. A am a political scientist and I dwell in Moscow since I was born. While simple explanations leave a lot out, I hope the above will serve as a starting point for discerning the coherency in OCD symptoms. I see how they can be interpreted in other way is someone wants to. I was conducting I private lesson via Whatsapp to one girl. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. Better to not want to kill or maim, but sometimes not acting on thoughts is the best we can shoot for. Linds: thanks for the advice. First of all, I have real event ocd, so I get it. 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. But in Russia you can get jailed for justification of terrorism, I don`t think that I justified it - I never said it`s OK to blow up things and spread terror - I just explained it from political science standpoint. But symptoms vary widely from one individual to another, and OCD is very treatable. I tell myself it's OCD and let it go. I went through a phase of this. Yes, irrational fear is a significant symptom of OCD. but I think its more appropriate here since it I am not ready to discuss political situation in Russia. 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. If someone has an obsessive fear of cancer the one thing they should NOT do is go to the doctor! Im insanely nervous around police, and I have never committed a crime, I have police in the extended family, and I dated a police officer. So whenever I'd start to freak out she would talk me through the law and legal stuff. Use your support system and let them know what you might be going through. Your therapist may be right that for now you should avoid public speaking. Always on the run from the police and whatnot. People with OCD often cognitively distort their reality. OCD symptoms are thus strategies that the person with OCD uses to protect themselves from their Core Fear, whatever that might be. 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 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. In my country, I think that there is no limitations period for criminal offences, which is partly why I'm so scared. 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 It is around constantly. 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 And OCD is just one angle. Can anyone relate? Thank you for this comment. 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. Wholesomealive is an online healthcare media publishing website. I get severe anxiety whenever I'm around the police. It might, or it might not be the case. The only problem is that in Russia you really can be jailed for political views. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition where you experience obsessive often uncontrollable anxious thoughts with frequent compulsions in response to those thoughts. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. One day after work with NoFap brain I read something about Asian massage parlors and googled ones in my area. I KNOW IM AN AWFUL PERSON I JUST NEED HELP SO I CAN MAKE THIS RIGHT. Should none of these techniques work for you, therapy is the best alternative. Furthermore, I'm reminded of a technique from Katie d'Ath's videos on YT, talking about an effective strategy to counter OCD. I catch myself assuming its gonna happen and that scares me even more. I immediately assume that I've done something wrong and that they're going to haul me off to jail or kill me. The thing is, that you can recover from OCD and medicine is not a necessity to do so. Press J to jump to the feed. Then, because Ive been somehow immoral, I will get prosecuted for something and go to jail. I wisited doctor and I think this was right thing to do. You say you are taking drugs and have been offered more drug treatment in hospital, but drugs alone will not cure OCD. And though I position myself as "pro-Kremlin expert" (though I try to remain as much scientist as possible), I still fear this scenario much. 4 steps don`t work properly with this particalar obsession. The headline might just have well have said, Killer has brown eyes.. It doesnt have to mean that something has gone wrong in your nervous system. All rights reserved. Ruminating? Do you cave in and change what youre doing or do you go ahead and do it anyway? Checking? Ever since, any time I see a cop or am reminded of law enforcement. he's super supportive) because any time we go to the Dr's they must be bathed and perfectly dressed/cleaned. No scheduling or phone calls. wont get better until we get used to uncertainty. Right! What about anty-anxiety meds? December 27, 2020 in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I realize that this is irrational. If you want to recover there is no easy steps. however in Russia it is not. I said nothig against Kremlin, but I can`t stop microanalyzing my words. Doing so would take the threat out of these thoughts. Ruminating is my compulsion. Powered by Invision Community. I have no doubt CBT would help you, it's even used to help schizoid disorders quite commonly now. People with OCD are afraid of making a mistake that they cant take back, one that would lead them to experience their most feared emotional state forever. And I feel like I am sort of depressed, though my psychiatrist doesn`t see any signs of depression. Like Ill catch myself defending myself in my head against people that arent even real lol. That means when those thoughts come up, instead of ruminating, just say, You know, I cant be certain about what will happen. The person with OCD is like someone with a gun to their head. This is their Core Fear. By Intrusive thoughts of OCD do not have a concrete base, yet people apologize for them anyway. In OCD the thing we fear always seems very real and very likely to happen unless we do the compulsions to stop it. I'm not asking for a diagnosis but could this potentially be a form of OCD? You can't go to jail unless you commit a crime punishable with jail time. That's asking for reassurance though, which will only help you in the short term and not the long term. Intrusive-obsessive Worry Of Going To Prison, Help Me! Instead go to the things you fear. 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?". I used to be afraid of rabies, HIV and cancer, but now the thing that fears me most is Russian state. Bizarre thoughts are common in OCD. I do the same thing and thats why it freaks me out! Finding a lump on your testicle definitely requires a visit to the doctor to get it checked out. Yes you are definitely not alone. But contrary to what common sense might suggest about OCD patients, these people arent more likely to commit more crimes than usual. Of course this occasionally leads to intrusive thoughts about doing something illegal just because I can, but once I recognize them as just OCD, I can fight them off more easily. The fucking mental gymnastics that my brain puts me through H a ha are you me? But 4 steps idea make a lot of sense to me. They are not. However I am so much afraid of law enforcers, that it became much more than "ordinary obession". Somehow I started beiing afraid of russian police (or secret services) more than I am afraid of cancer. I recently visited Youtube channel wich is opposite towards Kremlin. CBT can teach you to see your obsessions in a new light and overcome your compulsions. Ideally this should be done with help from a therapist (or understanding what you're doing by reading about it yourself). Right now, Im stuck on the fear of going to jail because of my real event OCD. I tried to get better jobs but either realized I was to dumb or didnt have the qualifications. Your obsession over this suggests that you're not the awful person you worry about being, since you never actually hurt someone in school. 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. 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. 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. This particular therapy option seems to be effective for 70% of the cases of OCD and complex PTSD. This means that I generally tend to have bizzare thoughts, Privet Richard. Furthermore, as time goes by, they may not remember what they were so afraid of (if they ever even knew). Not even just about law enforcement, if something ever happens where I feel someone might ask me about my side of the story I would have a checklist in my head of things to go over when speaking to them. Basically, I am scared that I have done something that will land me in prison. I want to come off of them so bad but if I do I start having the thoughts again. All right reserved. Otherwise it'd drive me to the brink. There have been several times in the last few months where friends would suggest we do something soon and I think, "Well I'll be in prison by then so what does it matter?" To the point where I have a speech rehearsed to tell police if Im ever interviewed, to explain why I look nervous/guilty. I get a visceral reaction. I came across the NoFap subreddit and saw that it was helping these people with depression and appreciating their significant others and I was willing to try anything. Its the worst. * 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. But having these thoughts can nonetheless seem scary and evoke more fear. Ive had this thought a lot, or played out stories in my head of these situation that wont happen. It`s like I must stay constantly vigiliant and supress them. Yeah, I've found that jail thoughts can't really be logically defeated. Ive had all sorts of themes, so I unfortunately have suffered quite a bit. They are so terrified of what could happen if they didnt do these strategies that they lose any sense that they have a choice about whether they do. 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. Not understanding why theyre doing what theyre doing only adds to the feeling of not having control. I spent alot of money seeking reassurance from lawyers (they say - no risk). I feel like because they are technically three number sixes upside down, that it is somehow immoral. Idk. Whenever you feel OCD really compelling you to do something (checking, counting, etc.) 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. I have a huge fear my children will be taken away. However, there is a general recurring theme that characterizes the disorder. 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. Im rambling. A smaller cohort of individuals with OCD, may also experience social anxiety. I used to worry about being wrongly arrested for a crime I didnt commit and being sent to jail. Im working on realising this and letting go, accepting im not in control and it may happen it may not, but I dont need to focus on it now. 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 makes me not want to leave my room. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. At present, Im feeling very anxious because I booked a holiday for dates that have three number nines. The intense intrusive thoughts of OCD can be crippling and interfere with your day-to-day work. Like, Im 99% sure I havent done anything to be thrown in jail for, but its still my second biggest fear. I used to also think the same about suicide - in so much as I'll end up taking my own life. Im about to lose my job, my girlfriend and my dog because of this and I need help. Especially the 1st few days. Realistic fear quickly goes away once reassurance has been received. Finally I read the news that Robert Kraft was in trouble for doing what I did and I thought that I was going to go to jail. However, it could also be because I don't want to upset the people around me, especially family and loved ones. OCD/Anxiety/Fear of prison and Hell. And somehow the problems with criminal code fear me much more than rabies, HIV or even cancer. YOu are right, it basicaly boils down to fears of loosing control, and family etc. I've had all sorts of themes, so I unfortunately have been through quite a lot. Terrorism is rational. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? I wrote a more detailed response to OP on this same thread and I'd recommend giving it a once over. I tried and failed multiple times and eventually got a really good streak going. You need to understand why these thoughts are disturbing you in the first place. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. Most people can put their past mistakes behind them and avoid incessantly worrying. It was one of the worst experiences of my life for this reason. I do my best to still make these plans to not strengthen these thoughts. Finally I read the news that Robert Kraft was in trouble for doing what I did and I thought that I was going to go to jail. There are several resources and experts that specialize in treating OCD. * Sometimes this requires teaching them how to exercise control (e.g., how to stop ruminating). Fear of going to jail OCD describes an irrational fear of going to jail. These can be unpleasant thoughts, excessive guilt, doubts, and crushing anxiety. Do they help with OCD? Yes! The best thing you could do is to consult a professional. 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. Also I cry a lot - can this be the sign of depression? Why Do I Always Feel Out of It? I went through this and even went so far as to consulting a lawyer, even though it was all completely based in delusion. OCD makes you forget probability and focus on even the smallest possibility as a massive threat. 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. I try to avoid weapons or dangerous objects that I could harm myself with. 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. And Im willing to curb it. It may be that your fear of going to jail OCD has developed because of an event in your real life. But you have to take a leap of faith and stop looking for any kind of reassurance for a while to get there. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. By talks I mean the process of psychitherapy. It's said that OCD usually kicks off when we start dedicating too much attention to too our intrusive thoghts. 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. Prison reentry programs provide a sense of belonging, structure and support for people coming out of prison. I'd say that communication is key; you're struggling with whether to go off the meds or not, as well as a bunch of other things, and I think you should communicate that with your girlfriend and anyone else you think it would be helpful to. Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Derealization Disorder, Hyper Conscious Awareness: How to Be More Aware of Your Surroundings. I wisited doctor and I think this was right thing to do. The speech rehearsal thing I relate to so much! The good news is that once you stop trying to get certainty through reassurance the anxiety does go away. It's hard to tell on a reddit post. Thoughts like terrified of breaking the law without my knowledge, why do I constantly fear going to jail may nag their minds constantly. Wouldn't want the Dr. to take them, now would I? Dates on a calendar don't mean anything good or bad. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 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. We`ve been discussing methods in political science and I mentioned that rational choice paradigm can explain terrorism and portrays terrirists as rational actors. Sign up for a new account in our community. So, fear of going to jail OCD is one of this kind. WebRight now, I'm stuck on the fear of going to jail because of my real event OCD. They happen often and cause great anxiety. Your worries could stem from an external cause that is registered subconsciously in your brain. As you get better at facing your anxiety and not giving in to compulsions you can reintroduce these activities to your life. So even if you think something is immoral, it doesn't mean it's illegal. 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. Richard Rahl 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. I've mostly gotten over it now just by continuously reminding myself I'm doing nothing wrong. It is incredible how our thoughts can seem pointless once we voice them aloud. 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. But I've never acted on then, don't intend to, and decided to worry about killing people when I actually do it. This isn't really the best thing to do since it's an OCD "check" but it gave me a tool. I live in the UK. And realize that my fear wasn't all that real. This is their Core Fear. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. But there are many causes of testicular lumps, so although its natural to fear cancer until the doctor has assessed it it's unrealistic to assume the lump has to be cancer or to continue to worry once it's been checked out. My psychiatrist says that I need to stay for some time in hospital, so that they could administer mor drug-intensive therapy. I visited Youtube channel that often criticises Kremlin. I said some "poltical science stuff". I can`t totally discard probabilty of secret service There have been cases where the OCD may develop into a phobia and vice versa. And longest. +1(415)-323-0836 (Whatsapps), [emailprotected]. For example, fear of getting dirty is an OCD disorder. Getting a proper diagnosis will help you understand your case a lot better. One of the best kinds of therapy is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). The goal of this article is to provide a simple framework for beginning to see the coherency in these symptoms. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? WebHave you ever feared for your life in jail? What I would recommend, like others have here, is to not seek reassurance and ask people if you've harmed them or ask friends and family if they think you could harm someone. 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. 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. It can be different for your case. Copyright OCD-UK 2004-2022 If you afraid of cancer, you can visit doctor and search for cancer. It is difficult to say with conviction whether it happens for sure because each case is very different. 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