How do I stop being paranoid about food?

Food phobias can be treated successfully. Treatments may include: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This treatment involves talking with a mental health professional about your emotions and experiences with food.

Why can’t I leave the house?

About agoraphobia Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder. A person with agoraphobia is afraid to leave environments they know or consider to be safe. In severe cases, a person with agoraphobia considers their home to be the only safe environment. They may avoid leaving their home for days, months or even years.

How has your OCD Ruined Your Life?

I feel that OCD has ruined mine. It is debilitating. My OCD has affected my relationship with my family. There have been so many missed opportunities in my life due to my mental illness. And so much energy is taken up dealing with my OCD, I have no real life friends.

Why do ococd sufferers get stuck on the fear of acting out?

OCD sufferers who get stuck on the fear of acting out naturally want reassurance that neither Construct 1 nor 2 will come true. More than simple reassurance that they themselves will not engage in an act that they find abhorrent, they desire proof that engaging in such an act is an impossibility.

Is OCD a thought or a feeling issue?

In the brief overview of the OCD cycle above, you likely noticed that I mentioned thoughts and feelings. Wouldn’t this suggest that OCD is both a thought and a feeling issue? Yes, but in practice not really. People with OCD often get wrapped up in three potential issues; the trigger, the feared story, and the feeling.

How do you deal with OCD thoughts about contamination?

You have to clarify, rectify, and examine the thoughts to determine whether they are true or false. For example, the contamination OCD sufferer believes he must be sure that his hands are fully clean, or at least clean enough, before they can interact with anyone.