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. CBT can teach you to see your obsessions in a new light and overcome your compulsions. Powered by Invision Community. We treat OCD by restoring a persons sense of agency, or control. Here is the thing bro, you're deep in it. Fear of going to jail also seems to be a common complaint about people with OCD. If you want to recover there is no easy steps. Jail would definitely be the worst outcome for me, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Instead go to the things you fear. By My doc says that my OCD is a symptom of more general shizotypical disorder and so meds are more important than anything else. Put another way, they lose their sense of agency. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Moreover, it is not always possible to prove that doing X wont lead to Y. This is their Core Fear. You're overestimating how hard it actually is to get sent to jail. Keep reminding yourself that you can in fact commit these crimes and go to jail. It is difficult to say with conviction whether it happens for sure because each case is very different. I spent alot of money seeking reassurance from lawyers (they say - no risk). Is the event real or imagined? Yes! Then you can consider talking to them every time these thoughts threaten to plague your mind. However I am so much afraid of law enforcers, that it became much more than "ordinary obession". Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. Its just not relevant to the crime. I was pretty much a human forklift. I read books, I play games, but fear thought are "floating around". he's super supportive) because any time we go to the Dr's they must be bathed and perfectly dressed/cleaned. They have a strong sense of urgency that they must attend to or else these compulsive thoughts continue to plague their minds. 02 While he still struggles at times, he's developed habits that allow him to cope with his OCD on a daily basis, such as meditation, staying active and using humor to address his thoughts. Xanox and sort of. The thing is, that you can recover from OCD and medicine is not a necessity to do so. Hi everyone. I CHOSE TO DO THESE THINGS. Copyright OCD-UK 2004-2022 The good news is that once you stop trying to get certainty through reassurance the anxiety does go away. You might try to ignore them or get rid of them by performing a compulsive behavior or ritual. So, its okay not to panic when you get these thoughts. 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. Re: Pure-O: Scared of PrisonPlease help. I'm not asking for a diagnosis but could this potentially be a form of OCD? I had an amazing, beautiful girlfriend who was very supportive that I did not live with at the time. (For example deleting your youtube post was a I said nothig against Kremlin, but I can`t stop microanalyzing my words. But what it does take is effort every single day It could also result from breaking the law knowingly or unknowingly and resulting in jail time. What would a courtroom say?". And Im willing to curb it. It was awful. There were members of the royal family, the press and security people around. The thing is, that you can recover from OCD and medicine is not a necessity to do so. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. By talks I mean the process of psychitherapy. But having these thoughts can nonetheless seem scary and evoke more fear. Other times it just requires helping them to do things, or not do things, despite how terrified they are of the potential consequences. Whenever you feel OCD really compelling you to do something (checking, counting, etc.) Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. The first step in managing your OCD fears is identifying your intrusive thoughts. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. I feel like I just spend so much time disregarding the things that life offers me because of my obsession! So even if you think something is immoral, it doesn't mean it's illegal. So even if you think something is immoral, it doesn't mean it's illegal. I didnt really think it was that big of a deal at the time, but it really breaks me now. The headline might just have well have said, Killer has brown eyes.. Why not talk to your therapist about the 4 steps? 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 Like what if I don't fill in this paperwork correctly and have to go to jail or get in a lot of trouble. Right now, Im stuck on the fear of going to jail because of my real event OCD. Join the conversation! Also during this time I lost 3 jobs in 2 years from being laid off Im a good worker it was just bad timing. 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. 2019 - 2022 wholesomealive.com. I'm thinking it might be repressed anger and frustration because I have a difficult time expressing and managing my emotions due to my upbringing. Besides, the tips mentioned earlier will also help. Is the fear of going to jail the worst possible outcome to this event? You say you are taking drugs and have been offered more drug treatment in hospital, but drugs alone will not cure OCD. Identifying and understanding the source of your intrusive thoughts will help you keep these thoughts away easily. Additionally, they may use emotional reasoning where one regards their emotions as facts. 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. I spent 24 hrs a day fearing prison and hell because it was reported that the women could possibly be human trafficking victims. But its best to not worry about these things too much as everyone has irrational fears to some extent. This means that I generally tend to have bizzare thoughts, Privet Richard. Also I worry that the government is secretly watching my every move even though I haven't done anything wrong. PLEASE USE THE RESOURCES. I tell myself it's OCD and let it go. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. is there any good resources about self-help with OCD online? It may be that your fear of going to jail OCD has developed because of an event in your real life. Left the hospital after 5 days and starting feeling okay again. A am a political scientist and I dwell in Moscow since I was born. I Need to Be Dead: I Am Fed up With My Life! In truth your fear is equally unjustified as someone who washes their hands 20 times instead of once. I used to be afraid of rabies, HIV and cancer, but now the thing that fears me most is Russian state. 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. Richard Rahl I tried everything to get rid of the depression and just deal with the jobs. Research evidence suggests that people suffering from mental health conditions like OCD are more likely to be victims than actual perpetrators.. I highly regret it, however, I am terrified of it happening again. by coconutjam82 Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:31 am, by coconutjam82 Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:31 am, by coconutjam82 Sun Feb 21, 2016 2:18 am, by coconutjam82 Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:51 am, by sillycaterpillar89 Thu Apr 07, 2016 2:16 am, by eightpencils Tue Apr 12, 2016 7:52 pm, Return to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 36 guests. My therapist believes that CBT is not for me. I've had all sorts of themes, so I unfortunately have been through quite a lot. Do you cave in and change what youre doing or do you go ahead and do it anyway? Obsessions are unfounded thoughts, fears, or worries. 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. WebWhat are the symptoms of OCD? Ground yourself in reality. WebIt's going to take hard work every single day. Notices Visit our Anxiety Center to learn more about Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Only having intrusive thoughts isnt a marker of an accurate diagnosis. 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. In OCD the thing we fear always seems very real and very likely to happen unless we do the compulsions to stop it. Its more natural to run away from those that seem scary. Realistic fear quickly goes away once reassurance has been received. I am afraid that I am lying to myself and painting a better picture of my character than I deserve. NOT LOOKING FOR SYMPATHY. Long story might be hard to follow I dont know where to start, stay with me please. * Sometimes this requires teaching them how to exercise control (e.g., how to stop ruminating). On 30/12/2020 at 13:26, Richard Rahl said: https://www.ocduk.org/shop/break-free-from-ocd/. Checking? Just make sure when it happens to not check for reassurance like going back to the spot or inspecting your car because for me 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. While simple explanations leave a lot out, I hope the above will serve as a starting point for discerning the coherency in OCD symptoms. The persons subjective lack of agency regarding their symptoms worsens as theyve been doing those symptoms for a longer and longer time, because they have so many experiences of feeling as though they dont have a choice about doing them. The private prison industry is huge business here, and they lobby for more jailable offenses, to generate business. 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 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've mostly gotten over it now just by continuously reminding myself I'm doing nothing wrong. I was off the entire winter again with a lot of time to overthink and worry. I think that it depends on the subjetive experience you're having due to these thoughts. 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. In RF-ERP the primary goal of exposure is to learn that you have a choice, regardless of the outcome. 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. WebYes, I suffer from "hit and run" ocd everytime i drive. 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. Do you have access to CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy? do you have any personal experience with the cases when OCD is a symptom? Like what if But I accept that. My psychiatrist says that I need to stay for some time in hospital, so that they could administer mor drug-intensive therapy. But I actually imagine spending time in prison and how I'll manage my OCD (Contamination) in prison. The next step is attempting to stop taking these thoughts personally. If you afraid of cancer, you can visit doctor and search for cancer. This was my biggest obsession as a kid. 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 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 Once you've identified your compulsions you need to practise NOT doing them when the scary thoughts come to you. As you get better at facing your anxiety and not giving in to compulsions you can reintroduce these activities to your life. 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. For the next year I would go to one of these places about once every 3 months. It is around constantly. I realize that this is irrational. It could also result from breaking the law knowingly or unknowingly and resulting in jail time. I had a polygraph test once. I get a visceral reaction. Idk. December 27, 2020 in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Somehow I started beiing afraid of russian police (or secret services) more than I am afraid of cancer. Its often so because they feel embarrassed about their condition. But realistically there is no reason for it to happen I just hate that thought so much. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Yeah, I've found that jail thoughts can't really be logically defeated. The support of others is critical at this time. That's a tough go, sorry that's happening to you. However "police arresting you for expression of opinion" is not something what is unheard of. Not making excuses and I know Im a piece of shit for this it just added to my terrible Mindset at the time. I do the same thing and thats why it freaks me out! The anxiety riding, how you become fixated on this thing. I feel like I don`t know. I read books, I play games, but fear thought are "floating around". It`s like I must stay constantly vigiliant and supres I feel like because they are technically three number sixes upside down, that it is somehow immoral. 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?". Just learn from it to become a better person and employee. In the nineteenth century, it was known as The Doubting Disease. Hit and run obsessions fall under a subgroup of doubts about having harmed others through some kind of negligence. I have never related to a comment more. 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. Most people can put their past mistakes behind them and avoid incessantly worrying. OCD symptoms can be exhausting and limiting, and can cause excruciating anxiety. 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 Fear of going to jail OCD describes an irrational fear of going to jail. OCD is crippling if you leave it without treatment. but I think its more appropriate here since it However intrusive your thoughts may seem at times, its important to remember that you may not have OCD. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Those are the signs that OCD is in play. I don't think anyone has said this yet but you need to address the numbers thing. But contrary to what common sense might suggest about OCD patients, these people arent more likely to commit more crimes than usual. Right now, I'm stuck on the fear of going to jail because of my real event OCD. I started taking Luvox. The obsessions and compulsions that characterize OCD can center around different themes. Accepting these thoughts will help you understand your fears better as well. 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. If you experience these thoughts excessively, it is probably a good idea to seek professional help. After I failed the test and realized I had to go back to these awful jobs my depression/anxiety got much worse. That's why I am interested in hearing about the experiences of any individual who think they may suffer from a fear of going to the bathroom. I'd just go ahead and keep your About a year ago I was hospitalized because I hadnt slept for 2 weeks straight because of anxiety and OCD. Most of us have at least once felt the urge to bend the law at some point in our lives. But you have to take a leap of faith and stop looking for any kind of reassurance for a while to get there. 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. The fear of ending up in jail is common among people with OCD. Sometimes this fear becomes so intense that I start self-harming (cutting hand with a knife) or even weight the option of suicide. 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. 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Use your support system and let them know what you might be going through. DUDE. 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. YOu are right, it basicaly boils down to fears of loosing control, and family etc. I used to also think the same about suicide - in so much as I'll end up taking my own life. Arriving at conclusions without medical expertise could do you more harm than good. Maybe you can teach her about treating OCD! This isn't really the best thing to do since it's an OCD "check" but it gave me a tool. How do you cope with these kind of thoughts? 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. I have had OCD for a very long time, but recently it's just been getting out of control. Healthy 23 year old men who are abstaining from PMO in my experience make awful decisions. Begging for help. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. I tried to get better jobs but either realized I was to dumb or didnt have the qualifications. ivleo Medication (neuroleptics) is not working on me at all - I tried lots of different neureleptics. The best thing you could do is to consult a professional. Only time helps honestly. These intrusive thoughts can latch themselves onto anything you may consider valuable, including real-life events. So much so that they cant put it past them and start falling into the loop of intrusive thoughts.. However, we are not able to help with suicide on an internet forum. 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. I asked to delete the video with me and the Youtube channel agreed. 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. I feel like I don`t know. Should none of these techniques work for you, therapy is the best alternative. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. Sign up for a new account in our community. However police may think otherwise, if my student informs police, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Then I catch myself and get so distressed about magical thinking. 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. My sister is a Poli sci grad student and we live together. Fear of my kids being taken away is a big one for me too. Apart from getting help from lawyers and deleting posts, what else do you do to relieve the anxiety? By then you will understand how compulsions maintain OCD and be equiped to manage the thoughts without anxiety. Until next time, take care and be well. Many people think that OCD symptoms are random. The goal of this article is to provide a simple framework for beginning to see the coherency in these symptoms. These thoughts will likely happen anyway. But 4 steps idea make a lot of sense to me. Fear-obsessive Thoughts Of Going To Prison? I have an obsession with obtaining a criminal record and therefore sabotaging my career, as well as going to jail. First of all, I have real event ocd, so I get it. A new sense of worth. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. It is unlikely that these fears will ever come true. Ruminating? I'm just glad I wasn't foolish enough to go using it when any members of the royalty were around! 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. It's easy! what ifshe was in denial and finallysnapped , what if she finally remembered things that I couldn't remember) and decided to press charges? 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. Press J to jump to the feed. Ive switched the doses and Im down to 50mg every other day and I still have crazy fatigue. I went through a phase of this. Intrusive-obsessive Worry Of Going To Prison, Help Me! Could you buy one for delivery to Russia, or download an e-book online? By I wisited doctor and I think this was right thing to do. Its vital, however, that you consult an actual therapist or psychiatrist before seeking out such treatment options.. Of what exactly are you afraid? I catch myself assuming its gonna happen and that scares me even more. Fear of contamination (germs, viruses) 2. Yes, irrational fear is a significant symptom of OCD. ALL of my obsessions are about either getting sued, going to jail or accidentally making someone else go to jail. More in-depth perspectives can be found here: Targets and Rationales for RF-ERP Exposures. Common obsessions are: A strong fixation with dirt or germs Repeated doubts (for example, about having turned off the stove) A need to have things in a very specific Ive had all sorts of themes, so I unfortunately have suffered quite a bit. For real though, that's solid advice from your therapist. I immediately assume that I've done something wrong and that they're going to haul me off to jail or kill me. 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. WebHow rational is this fear/am I going to jail. I used to worry about being wrongly arrested for a crime I didnt commit and being sent to jail. 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