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one_step_closer · 27-01-2012, 08:46 PM

I also have quite mild OCD. My obsessions relate to preventing any possible harm coming to my brother but I recognise that the complusions I carry out (such as repeating things and naming things) don't logically affect what happens to him. It seems too dangerous to stop doing my compulsions though, in case they lead to something bad happening to my brother.

I'm not sure if I have any coping techniques. My last psychiatrist told me that when I feel like doing compulsions I should do something else to distract myself but that hasn't really worked for me.

27-01-2012, 08:46 PM	#3
one_step_closer The Shadow of the Day Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Scotland	I also have quite mild OCD. My obsessions relate to preventing any possible harm coming to my brother but I recognise that the complusions I carry out (such as repeating things and naming things) don't logically affect what happens to him. It seems too dangerous to stop doing my compulsions though, in case they lead to something bad happening to my brother. I'm not sure if I have any coping techniques. My last psychiatrist told me that when I feel like doing compulsions I should do something else to distract myself but that hasn't really worked for me.
	I put it down on paper and then the ghost does not ache so much. Don't try to calm the storm, calm yourself, the storm will pass. You didn't come this far just to come this far.