I didn't think it was possible for anxiety to lead to Schizophrenia?Originally Posted by Ponder
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I didn't think it was possible for anxiety to lead to Schizophrenia?
Okay I'm really going to try this!! How common is this form of OCD? I'd never actually heard of it! Though it's reassuring that it exists.
Pretty commonnot as common as health fears that you usually associate with anxiety, but quite a few people do get OCD symptoms rather than worrying about their heart. Some indeed get both.
I've spoken to lots on this forum with similar issues, and I can't think of one that isn't doing better after a year, so the prognosis is usually good, as tranquil_ has shown above,
A good forum to use is stuckinadoorway. It's basically for most types of OCD anxiety. I'm not sure how popular it is now, as my episode was a good few years ago, but most on there have a OCD issue, whether it being about mental illness, causing harm, relationships, sexuality etc. (you'll notice they all follow the same pattern)... There are some good posts in there from experienced people.
Good luck with it
Just a side note - I find People often associated with such conditions - to have an uncanny ability to understand each other and the stories they have to offer much more than people give them credit for. In short, regardless of whatever label - some of my best conversations have been with people classified as unstable. In my mind - I have no doubt that they see the things they see and they also see much more of what really exists that the stable ones would rather pretend does not exist. On that note, I embrace what I don't understand and will always seek to question with an intent that seeks to keep my mind ticking, rather than not.
I hear what your saying Jesse, with regards to giving up looking for answers ... sounds like a good plan, however I choose to look at it a little different ... I do my best not to place any expectation on finding any or place any great deal on what the feedback may be. I believe my existence is meant to experience what is around me and whilst still breathing as I am - amongst things as they are for me - I shall continue to query what blocks my path, in much the same way an insect does to find its way. I'm making gains amidst my seemingly pessimistic readings & ramblings ... I owe it all to my finely tuned antennae seeking the way.
Peace Bro/Sis ...
Last edited by Ponder; 11-14-2013 at 06:49 PM.
Indeed. The 'giving up looking for answers' is intended only for the single OCD worry, only as it's wired differently, and has become a loop that makes a person dizzy.
For the rest of life, you are indeed encouraged to 'ponder' (See what I did there)
Thanks!
The latest thought that has sent shivers through me is when getting ask to replace a team member in work to attend weekly meetings.
I can't help think that this is all part of some test or monitoring on me!
I think I've worked out what gives me a lot of the anxiety.....
It's like I almost feel like these things could be real, because I have absolutely no way of finding out the real answer. If someone told me, how could I possibly believe it, I would have to trust it instead. It's not as clear as looking at the sky and knowing it's blue as YOU can see it for yourself if you see what I mean?
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