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But now I am cabined, cribbed, confined, bound in
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Matty on Aug 01 2005 at 3:33 pm
That is a VERY
Matty on Aug 01 2005 at 3:44 pm
Ooops, sorry Inc - pressed wrong button.
What I was trying to say was how that is very accurate and important definition of pure-’O’ OCD. Most of all:
The partly processed thought somehow becomes permanent, or “intrusive,” and can generate unpleasant emotional or physiological responses.
The ‘physiological responses’ section is one of the most overlooked and misinterpreted areas by both professionals AND patients alike.
As someone who suffers from the ‘H’ and ‘P’ strains of OCD (see my site for explanations folks), they are the ones that really screw with you - indeed, most sufferers of some sexually-related form of OCD all report suffering with physiological sensations in certain areas (I can say no more without becoming explicit folks but am sure you get the idea) and, though not arousal, are immediately interpreted as such.
The stupid thing is, these reactions are no more then stress and anxiety reactions - almost the opposite of what they fear (indeed, even if their worst fear - that of arousal - was to happen, a study of the process tends to find that an arousal response often has nothing to do with attraction or sexual desire and this myth of one equalling the other is just that). Unfortunately, with OCD being what it is, rational thought is none too easy when in its grip.
Matty
P.S. Inc, have never got trackbacks to work properly. If I can’t (again), is it ok to use this article on my site and credit yourself with it? Drop me an email if so, dude.
Nick on Nov 03 2005 at 1:23 am
Can you answer a question for me?
I have OCD bad, and It’s literally driving me crazy!! But, as you know probally there is relief in knowing more about the disease. My question is ” Are the Obssesive thoughts usually always things that are completly rediculous and the total opposite of who the person is, and how they really feel? Thanks.