Join the conversation! That's a tough go, sorry that's happening to you. 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. 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. Do you ever fear losing control? First post on this forum. 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. Learning to live with uncertainty about the future and the past is so freaking difficult though. The Extra thing only happened twice out of all of these visits. Unfortunately I can`t afford it. I have run I can`t totally discard probabilty of secret services knocking my door tomorrow. 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. Even though I haven't done anything that would warrant that. These thoughts do not define you as a person, and the more you let that register, the easier it will get. I used to be afraid of rabies, HIV and cancer, but now the thing that fears me most is Russian state. Yes is the short answer. My therapist believes that CBT is not for me. WebMost of the folks here though have fear of getting caught for no reason but my fear is the environment in the jail, just thinking about it makes me anxious and get into Ever since, any time I see a cop or am reminded of law enforcement. Good luck, and ask if you have specific questions. Also during this time I lost 3 jobs in 2 years from being laid off Im a good worker it was just bad timing. And longest. I imagine how I will do things in jail and then I overthink like wait does that mean its happening?? I read books, I play games, but fear thought are "floating around". 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). Depression+Anxiety+Sore back+NoFap brain is not a good combination. Fear-obsessive Thoughts Of Going To Prison? (My attempt at 'hello' in Russian!). Having someone you can talk to can be a blessing in many ways. For instance several years ago I found a lump on my testicle and got immediately scared that it is testicl cancer. However I am so much afraid of law enforcers, that it became much more than "ordinary obession". That's asking for reassurance though, which will only help you in the short term and not the long term. There have been cases where the OCD may develop into a phobia and vice versa. I have an obsession with obtaining a criminal record and therefore sabotaging my career, as well as going to jail. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. You matter and deserve help. Put another way, they lose their sense of agency. Do you cave in and change what youre doing or do you go ahead and do it anyway? I get a visceral reaction. For example, fear of getting dirty is an OCD disorder. I was terrified I was going to jail and they'd throw away the key. It's said that OCD usually kicks off when we start dedicating too much attention to too our intrusive thoghts. So you're not completely paranoid- like many Can anyone relate? 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. Its vital, however, that you consult an actual therapist or psychiatrist before seeking out such treatment options.. I think I would prefer to die than to experience years of prosecution, trial and imprisonment. If you afraid of cancer, you can visit doctor and search for cancer. Is there a concrete way to accept this and live in peace regardless? It is around constantly. Dude, I have this too! That is what I fear the most: not being able to find a job, putting my parents in debt, and other things like that. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. By then you will understand how compulsions maintain OCD and be equiped to manage the thoughts without anxiety. I try to avoid weapons or dangerous objects that I could harm myself with. I eventually got a job and just forced myself to work through the brain fog and fatigue. Could you buy one for delivery to Russia, or download an e-book online? I CHOSE TO DO THESE THINGS. So, its okay not to panic when you get these thoughts. Do they help with OCD? First step is to identify your compulsions and label them as compulsions. I have the fear of going to prison pop up as well. I developed this obsession recently that involves me making some sort of mistake that I can not recover from and consequently fucking up my life. Ground yourself in reality. Ive asked my best friend and my dad about it, and they said that nothing will happen, but I am still ruminating. Hi I also struggled with prison OCD, feel free to PM me. For the next year I would go to one of these places about once every 3 months. Press J to jump to the feed. Linds: thanks for the advice. I spent 24 hrs a day fearing prison and hell because it was reported that the women could possibly be human trafficking victims. I tell myself it's OCD and let it go. 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. Web01 Julien has OCD and suffers from fears of developing another mental condition, like schizophrenia, and being institutionalized. The thing is, that you can recover from OCD and medicine is not a necessity to do so. Terrorism is rational. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I realize that in UK and US CBT is a dominant school. The framework begins with the idea that everyone has a worst fear. (For example deleting your youtube post was a If you have ever experienced these, you should know that youre not alone. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. But what it does take is effort every single day If you fear that you may have OCD, its best to visit your primary caregiver and seek treatment. Research evidence suggests that people suffering from mental health conditions like OCD are more likely to be victims than actual perpetrators.. For real though, that's solid advice from your therapist. Do you have access to CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. If you afraid of cancer, you can visit doctor and search for cancer. 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. After all, in cases with OCD, you often worry about scenarios that havent taken place and are not most likely to ever. But 4 steps idea make a lot of sense to me. This has also evolved into my kids being taken away too. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I also have always been afraid of law enforcement unnecessary. These fears can be intense, even if you have nothing wrong. Ruminating? Once you've identified your compulsions you need to practise NOT doing them when the scary thoughts come to you. Your worries could stem from an external cause that is registered subconsciously in your brain. I don`t get why medication is not working properly, why I can`t get rid of this "swarm of fear thoughts", The thing is that my psychiatrist believes that OCD is only part of the story and that in general I have a shizotipical disorder. My hands get clammy, my heart races, etc. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.reddit.com/r/OCD/comments/q4zeo1/please_read_this_before_posting_about_feeling/. Only having intrusive thoughts isnt a marker of an accurate diagnosis. ALL of my obsessions are about either getting sued, going to jail or accidentally making someone else go to jail. WebYou can't go to jail unless you commit a crime punishable with jail time. 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. What are your compulsions? Finding a lump on your testicle definitely requires a visit to the doctor to get it checked out. But there are many causes of testicular lumps, so It's hard to tell on a reddit post. If you would like to receive an email when new content is available, please enter your email: Dr. Michael J. Greenberg, All rights reserved 2023. Absolutely. So, you may also wonder, does OCD cause phobias?. You can learn to ignore these thoughts, it's not easy, but it can be done. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? At this time, very little is known about toilet anxiety. I recently visited Youtube channel wich is opposite towards Kremlin. Some of the symptoms of OCD and phobia may overlap. But I've never acted on then, don't intend to, and decided to worry about killing people when I actually do it. Your obsessive thoughts will keep the anxiety high no matter how often or how much reassurance you get. So even if you think something is immoral, it doesn't mean it's illegal. Apart from getting help from lawyers and deleting posts, what else do you do to relieve the anxiety? New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Hopefully this helps you feel a little less alone. 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. WebIt's going to take hard work every single day. I posted a similar thread over on the anxiety board. Still, yup, always afraid that I will somehow be breaking some obscure law or be accidentally on some list and just get disappeared. And realize that my fear wasn't all that real. I asked to delete the video with me and the Youtube channel agreed. The next step is attempting to stop taking these thoughts personally. I tried to get better jobs but either realized I was to dumb or didnt have the qualifications. WebRight now, I'm stuck on the fear of going to jail because of my real event OCD. The person with OCD is like someone with a gun to their head. Posts: 10. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. CBT can teach you to see your obsessions in a new light and overcome your compulsions. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. 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. Its definitely not healthy :( . Hence, if you are wondering what if OCD fears come true, I suggest you not read too much into these thoughts. So even if you think something is immoral, it doesn't mean it's illegal. When I used to do these searches, I told myself it was to prove that sort of thing doesn't really happen but I end up convincing myself I'd be the first. That's a shame, Richard. I have no doubt CBT would help you, it's even used to help schizoid disorders quite commonly now. But if theerapy isn't on You need to see this as OCD. 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?" I eventually came clean to my girlfriend because obviously she knew something was wrong and went back to live with my mom. How do you cope with these kind of thoughts? I failed a very basic test to be a low level worker at a steel plant (Very bad at math). Here is the thing bro, you're deep in it. But I accept that. If someone decides to do something wrong that is illegal, abandon them. But you have to take a leap of faith and stop looking for any kind of reassurance for a while to get there. The speech rehearsal thing I relate to so much! Most people have this fear despite committing no crimes. But OCD sufferers feel anxiety and overwhelming guilt more than regular people. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. And I hate it for you. Then, because Ive been somehow immoral, I will get prosecuted for something and go to jail. (I know its wrong and understand the severity) I had to go to court and everything. Third, the basic reality is that you (we!) I'm not asking for a diagnosis but could this potentially be a form of OCD? I feel like I just spend so much time disregarding the things that life offers me because of my obsession! Additionally, they may use emotional reasoning where one regards their emotions as facts. My therapist advised me to avoid "public speaking" (youtube, TV) and for the moment focus on scientific papers. If someone has an obsessive fear of cancer the one thing they should NOT do is go to the doctor! Furthermore, as time goes by, they may not remember what they were so afraid of (if they ever even knew). I said nothig against Kremlin, but I can`t stop microanalyzing my words. What would a courtroom say?". While most people would describe their worst fear in terms of a concrete event (e.g., losing a loved one, going to jail, losing all their money, getting cancer, going to hell, etc. I do the same thing and thats why it freaks me out! 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. And I feel like I am sort of depressed, though my psychiatrist doesn`t see any signs of depression. Its a real fear, but this event in particular happened 4 years ago, and although everyone says that nothing is going to happen, it is still bothering me. 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 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. All rights reserved. Use your support system and let them know what you might be going through. I've also stopped myself from googling every single thing I'm worried about and to get information about who has been arrested for what. Why not talk to your therapist about the 4 steps? These thoughts will likely happen anyway. I wisited doctor and I think this was right thing to do. I had a phase where I had an intense fear of becoming a sociopath and ending up in jail. 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