* An exposure may also provide an opportunity to disconfirm an expected negative outcome of a certain behavior, but RF-ERP does not see this as the primary way that exposure works. I feel like I don`t know. Still, yup, always afraid that I will somehow be breaking some obscure law or be accidentally on some list and just get disappeared. It may be that your fear of going to jail OCD has developed because of an event in your real life. Hence, if you are wondering what if OCD fears come true, I suggest you not read too much into these thoughts. The only problem is that in Russia you really can be jailed for political views. I highly regret it, however, I am terrified of it happening again. Copyright OCD-UK 2004-2022 what ifshe was in denial and finallysnapped , what if she finally remembered things that I couldn't remember) and decided to press charges? So, its okay not to panic when you get these thoughts. I recently visited Youtube channel wich is opposite towards Kremlin. Again they are going through an adjustment to a new norm. Other times it just requires helping them to do things, or not do things, despite how terrified they are of the potential consequences. Many people think that OCD symptoms are random. Yes is the short answer. Ive never met anyone with that fear besides myself, thank you for telling this helps a lot. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. 1. Maybe also communicate with your psychiatrist the extent of the effects of the meds on you (w/ your job, relationship, general happiness, etc.) But I actually imagine spending time in prison and how I'll manage my OCD (Contamination) in prison. Your worries could stem from an external cause that is registered subconsciously in your brain. 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. In RF-ERP the primary goal of exposure is to learn that you have a choice, regardless of the outcome. I dont cope with these well so Im open to recommendations. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. First post on this forum. Study the law, learn about scams and stuff so you will never ever fall under a victim or get in trouble because of ignorance of the law. Thats part of the fear that freaks me out the most, the fact Im thinking about what my life would be if it happened. Better to not want to kill or maim, but sometimes not acting on thoughts is the best we can shoot for. I have never related to a comment more. As this article mentions in the previous sections, constantly fearing getting OCD may develop into the condition. Intrusive thoughts are not rare in such cases as well. But OCD sufferers feel anxiety and overwhelming guilt more than regular people. I got a ticket for throwing a cigaretter out of my window when I was 19. If you are looking for a place to start let me give them to you. It may have been why you have decided to click on this article. I went through a phase of this. But in the case of those with OCD, these thoughts can be very paralyzing. If you fear that you may have OCD, its best to visit your primary caregiver and seek treatment. Its more natural to run away from those that seem scary. This was my biggest obsession as a kid. This is their Core Fear. so they know how severe things are and can help you work out possible options; even if the other meds are worse, there might be things they can do to adjust your current meds/reduce side effects/etc. I need some replies. 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 However police may think otherwise, if my student informs police, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. WebWhat are the symptoms of OCD? 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. 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. How Do I Feel Alive Again? But you have to take a leap of faith and stop looking for any kind of reassurance for a while to get there. 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. Your obsessive thoughts will keep the anxiety high no matter how often or how much reassurance you get. But 4 steps idea make a lot of sense to me. After all, in cases with OCD, you often worry about scenarios that havent taken place and are not most likely to ever. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. Right now, Im stuck on the fear of going to jail because of my real event OCD. I failed a very basic test to be a low level worker at a steel plant (Very bad at math). So, fear of going to jail OCD is one of this kind. 4 steps don`t work properly with this particalar obsession. 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. I still sometimes think I'll end up in prison for some reason. The good news is that youll also learn about how to keep these thoughts at bay. ), what they really fear the most is the emotional state they associate with that event, and their actual worst fear would be experiencing that emotional state forever. So, does OCD cause fear, or does fear cause OCD, and is OCD based on fear? It might, or it might not be the case. WebFear of going to jail OCD describes an irrational fear of going to jail. The best thing you could do is to consult a professional. Terrorism is rational. I have no doubt CBT would help you, it's even used to help schizoid disorders quite commonly now. I used to be afraid of rabies, HIV and cancer, but now the thing that fears me most is Russian state. Basically, I am scared that I have done something that will land me in prison. The speech rehearsal thing I relate to so much! Besides, the tips mentioned earlier will also help. Posts: 10. The intense intrusive thoughts of OCD can be crippling and interfere with your day-to-day work. Thank you for this comment. 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?". The only way to deal with irrational fear is to go through it. I get severe anxiety whenever I'm around the police. 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. Hey, Im not OP but I obsess a lot if I had a breakdown relating to my theme and blurted out things I didnt do on the internet or forums because I may have lost control of myself and forgot. Lol, thanks OCD. And btw, I've lost a couple jobs in the past year; I get it. Especially the 1st few days. CBT can teach you to see your obsessions in a new light and overcome your compulsions. Later, these feelings enable ritualizing and maintaining the fear of real-life events, such as fear of going to jail OCD. This isn't really the best thing to do since it's an OCD "check" but it gave me a tool. Though I don`t get how to draw the line between realistic fears and unrealistic. I've experienced some racial discrimination at least twice, but I've always been a well-behaved, law-abiding citizen. They may begin with hints of truth, which is why they can be so alluring and grab attention fast. I catch myself assuming its gonna happen and that scares me even more. It comes like a feeling. Whenever I started to feel that way I'd tell myself, "what would a jury say? A subreddit dedicated to discussion, articles, and support regarding OCD. 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 Terrorism is rational. Reasoning does not help control the obsessions. 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. 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 And Im willing to curb it. That is what I fear the most: not being able to find a job, putting my parents in debt, and other things like that. It`s like I must stay constantly vigiliant and supress them. Your obsession over this suggests that you're not the awful person you worry about being, since you never actually hurt someone in school. 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. They need to accept their fear is out of proportion to reality and stop seeking reassurance. I visited Youtube channel that often criticises Kremlin. She says that my problems and emotional traumas run much deeper, that CBT can help. You can't allow yourself to change your actions or plans based on numbers. WebHow rational is this fear/am I going to jail. Powered by Invision Community. I said nothig against Kremlin, but I can`t stop microanalyzing my words. Hopefully this helps you feel a little less alone. Is there a concrete way to accept this and live in peace regardless? Also I worry that the government is secretly watching my every move even though I haven't done anything wrong. They are not. Only having intrusive thoughts isnt a marker of an accurate diagnosis. I often have intrusive thoughts about harming/killing myself, so much so that I have attempted it this past summer. And most of the things on that list I was like 15 and didnt know better, but Ive just accumulated so much guilt and fear I guess I assume the worst will come of everything. The wonderful u/froidinslip has written an invaluable post to help you navigate this time: https://www.reddit.com/r/OCD/comments/q4zeo1/please_read_this_before_posting_about_feeling/ You are not alone, and you have options. That's a shame, Richard. However, there is a general recurring theme that characterizes the disorder. WebFear of doing something illegal and going to jail 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. By then you will understand how compulsions maintain OCD and be equiped to manage the thoughts without anxiety. Ive asked my best friend and my dad about it, and they said that nothing will happen, but I am still ruminating. I had a polygraph test once. WebRight now, I'm stuck on the fear of going to jail because of my real event OCD. She says that my problems and emotional traumas run much deeper, that CBT can help. I told the doctors my story and they diagnosed me with OCD/Ruminating Thoughts. is there any good resources about self-help with OCD online? My New Year is ruined ( Ruminating? I am not ready to discuss political situation in Russia. 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. Most people I also feel a lot of guilt over things I may have done. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. I understand sometimes people really do get jailed in Russia for their political views, but ask someone with fears of bacteria and they'll say the likelihood of illness is real, people with responsibility fears will say they 'should' feel responsible and so on. I was conducting I private lesson via Whatsapp to one girl. For real though, that's solid advice from your therapist. I am deeply ashamed of what Ive done (it 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. They happen often and cause great anxiety. Hi I also struggled with prison OCD, feel free to PM me. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I feel so much sorry for myself. I eventually came clean to my girlfriend because obviously she knew something was wrong and went back to live with my mom. I can`t totally discard probabilty of secret services knocking my door tomorrow. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. However, it could also be because I don't want to upset the people around me, especially family and loved ones. Yes! By talks I mean the process of psychitherapy. So you're not completely paranoid- like many (For example deleting your youtube post was a Also, do not blindly trust people. I also have always been afraid of law enforcement unnecessary. If youre experiencing intrusive thoughts, the best thing to do is to accept these thoughts. OCD is a common mental health condition. Usually I wrote only scientfic papers - youtube format was new for me and I was ready for it. Generally psychiatriast diagnose me with shizotypical disorder and emphasize that "medication first, talks later". My hands get clammy, my heart races, etc. People with OCD may also fear blasphemy, violent acts against others, and doubts about doing everyday tasks wrong. I feel like because they are technically three number sixes upside down, that it is somehow immoral. 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. To be honest, I am even sometimes thinking of commiting suicide as a means to end this constant anxiety. Research evidence suggests that people suffering from mental health conditions like OCD are more likely to be victims than actual perpetrators.. So even if you think something is immoral, it doesn't mean it's illegal. WebIt's going to take hard work every single day. The only problem is that in Russia you really can be jailed for political views. But I've never acted on then, don't intend to, and decided to worry about killing people when I actually do it. But perhaps the worst part of OCD is this feeling of total powerlessness to exert any control over them. She says that my current emotional condition and public speaking won`t just how to say it.. work out? In OCD the thing we fear always seems very real and very likely to happen unless we do the compulsions to stop it. 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 It was awful. 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. That's a tough go, sorry that's happening to you. By I eventually got a job and just forced myself to work through the brain fog and fatigue. Any advice is appreciated. I wisited doctor and I think this was right thing to do. Even if this possibility were real, how should I behave? I am 20 years old, and have been suffering from OCD for almost 8 years now. Unfortunately I can`t afford it. I have run Choose the person you may want to confide in very carefully. So much so that they cant put it past them and start falling into the loop of intrusive thoughts.. I have an obsession with obtaining a criminal record and therefore sabotaging my career, as well as going to jail. I was off the entire winter again with a lot of time to overthink and worry. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Im about to lose my job, my girlfriend and my dog because of this and I need help. Please read below for more information and resources about about OCD and the subreddit. Sign up for a new account in our community. 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. Ive had all sorts of themes, so I unfortunately have suffered quite a bit. 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. I want to come off of them so bad but if I do I start having the thoughts again. But there are many causes of testicular lumps, so although its natural to fear cancer until the doctor has assessed it it's unrealistic to assume the lump has to be cancer or to continue to worry once it's been checked out. I felt terrible about it and the guilt was killing me. Like Ill catch myself defending myself in my head against people that arent even real lol. On 30/12/2020 at 13:26, Richard Rahl said: https://www.ocduk.org/shop/break-free-from-ocd/. Yeah, I've found that jail thoughts can't really be logically defeated. (I know its wrong and understand the severity) I had to go to court and everything. Getting a proper diagnosis will help you understand your case a lot better. Sometimes this fear becomes so intense that I start self-harming (cutting hand with a knife) or even weight the option of suicide. Your therapist may be right that for now you should avoid public speaking. I visited one of these places got an awesome massage and the Extra thing. For instance (sorry for details) several years ago I found a lump on my testicle (sorry again) and got immediately scared that it is testicl cancer. Hello everyone. Wholesomealive is an online healthcare media publishing website. And realize that my fear wasn't all that real. OCD symptoms are thus strategies that the person with OCD uses to protect themselves from their Core Fear, whatever that might be. Furthermore, I'm reminded of a technique from Katie d'Ath's videos on YT, talking about an effective strategy to counter OCD. Hello ivieo. The fear of ending up in jail is common among people with OCD. 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