Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a PRISON | Woodshed Theory

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder feels like a prison to those who suffer from it. Today I am talking about why that is and bringing awareness to the condition.
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[@whitneymason406]

I was diagnosed with OCD as a teenager but never really understood why because I don't have any rituals but I do isolate and avoid situations and people when overwhelmed. You describing your experiences has helped me understand my OCD better. Thank you! 🌻

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks for your comment. Yes a lot of people don’t have the outward rituals at all.

[@MultiMagnumforce]

I was stuck for 7 years. The only thing that helped was stopping the COMPULSION. Good luck too all who suffer from OCD.

[@WoodshedTheory]

Glad to hear you have had some relief

[@wendy8561]

OCD you explained it better than my therapist did thank you it's made me agoraphobic and have severe panic anxiety attacks the repetition itself you explained it perfectly thank you I feel a sense of relief ❤️🙏

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks Wendy I really try my best to explain it well your feedback helps me so much

[@deltatranslation7288]

OCD is a double edged sword for me. On the one hand, it’ll make me stand in front of my bathroom room pulling my own hair out for an hour, but on the other, it allows me to meticulously work on a song im writing for hours until I finish it. The anxiety never goes away though, meds take a major edge off, but it’s always there

[@WoodshedTheory]

Yeah it is hard, I used to think that it was good because it drove my perfectionism, I didn’t realize the perfectionism was part of the problem as well. It’s amazing that you write music! I am learning piano on my own and it’s slow going!

[@deltatranslation7288]

@@WoodshedTheory Good for you on learning an instrument! I taught myself drums over the pandemic! I can pretty much play along with any song on my 80’s new wave pandora channel! Keep “wood shedding”! Use that hyper fixation to your advantage!

[@katef9635]

I recently figured out that I have OCD, and things I've been doing that are because of my OCD is that I always make sure my room looks clean and not messy and I clean the house frequently because of it. I always thought I was just an "organized" person, but after having a discussion about it with my older brother, I knew it was OCD and not that I was just an organized person. I also have anxiety when there's something stressful going on, and that causes me to bite the inside of my mouth.

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks for your comment Kate, I hope you are able to get some help if you feel you need it.

[@dickietwentyman9012]

Hi Claire, firstly it takes guts to talk about OCD openly. So thank you. I have Contamination OCD, and presently awaiting intensive therapy.....again. You spoke many truths to me and to an extent it's a secret language that only personal experience can fully comprehend. This of course is why it is trivialised, misunderstood and often cast aside. For me Covid19 strengthened my OCD to the point my previous coping mechanisms failed me. It is true our lives are often taken way from us, trapped in a world others notice but don't know why or how to understand. However we do have hope and help and importantly have the support of those dearest of friends and family who stand by us. Thanks for your honesty.

[@WoodshedTheory]

Hi Dickie thank you for your comment, I totally get what you mean. When lockdown started my OCD group joked that we had been training for this our whole lives lol. It is so hard to know what the line in between safe and actually OCD. I hope you get help again soon I know that it takes a long time to get off a waiting list sometimes.

[@hankiepankie5833]

I think that most people suffer from some form of OCD, we all have things that are obsessive. What I think is important to remember is that OCD does not only mean compulsive cleaning or hand washing. We can have compulsions in our thoughts or seemingly mundane behaviors. We must be sensitive to that....just because someone else's OCD does not fit our description does not mean that it does not exist. The internal battle can be debilitating.

[@WoodshedTheory]

Yes most people can go through some ocd tendencies or symptoms. A disorder is when it crosses the line into effecting your ability to function

[@passaggioalivello]

It's helpful hearing experiences of other people. OCD is part of my life but, like my autism, I have to mask it. Mental health has poor consideration. I never had any compassion or understanding for my "quirky behaviour". I hope you'll reach 1000 subscribers very soon. You deserve it.

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks I’m so grateful you are here and commenting on all my videos I really do appreciate it

[@Nevaria_]

"Your quest to live an anxiety free life controls you" YES TRUE! Wonderful video with the best explanation i have ever heard. I battle OCD for 10 years now and i am in a relationship for 13. It is hard and i will show your videos to my bf for even better understanding. I wish you the best of luck with the channel and stay awesome!

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks for your comment, I am glad it was helpful. I hope you find some relief, ocd is a bear

[@neb_5214]

@@WoodshedTheory boyfriend here, and i can confirm what she's going through ! It is devastating to see what she's going through on a daily basis and seeing her suffer like this :( wonderful video btw!

[@lindaandrade766]

You have helped me understand how OCD can effect someone with it and how it makes them feel. I so appreciate you and proud of all you have doe with your page. You go girl!!!

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks kind friend :)

[@dhiegov]

You're so brave for putting yourself out there and making yourself vulnerable by talking about OCD and autism in general, thank you so much! Your videos have been helping me a lot in getting to know myself :)

[@WoodshedTheory]

I’m glad you find it helpful it is hard but also worth it - I just need to pace myself

[@wendy8561]

You would make the perfect psychiatrist psychologist counselor etc you should really consider it you would be the best, just listening to you talk is very soothing and helpful to me thank you 💜🌹

[@WoodshedTheory]

Ahh that is sweet Wendy I haven’t seen you comment in min and I am glad you are back :) gosh the only thing is that would mean more school and girl… I already have two masters I think I might be done lol

[@hspparadise]

Wow! You look gorgeous as a blonde! Like the White Queen in Wonderland! 🎩🤍⚜️ The brown and green look amazing too.

[@WoodshedTheory]

yeah it was so cool having light hair!

[@forgivenonce]

How often do you put out content?

[@WoodshedTheory]

Gosh I’d have to look at my schedule lol

[@anjachan]

I could have it too. It was worse.

[@WoodshedTheory]

It’s terrible

[@FirstmaninRome]

My aunt patsy I swear mops her floors 4 times a day, but she has a very high IQ, I only seen my mom mop once and it was because patsy made her, and she did it with Pledge, people were injured, lol so they're simular in there OCD, but there are some differences.

[@WoodshedTheory]

They’re are people how have ocd with cleaning compulsions, so yes everyone presents differently. I havent had a fear of germs (for most things) and I’m very grateful for that

[@FirstmaninRome]

@@WoodshedTheory I went through a long period of not touching my food with my hands as a child. Not eating much but cereal and grits, but haveing to use paper towels with like pizza, it was bad, No one noticed though, I"m fine now, I'll eat anything

[@WoodshedTheory]

@@FirstmaninRome that's hard i'm glad you got through it, i know how hard it can be

[@FirstmaninRome]

@@WoodshedTheory and I don't wanna talk about the night terrors, christian obsessive fears, and bathroom issues, there is a world within a world, lol

[@WoodshedTheory]

@@FirstmaninRome relatable

[@madberry]

I have help cleaning the house because I would spend eight hours a day cleaning my toilet because it had to be cleaned in a certain way. If that way didn’t succeed even after eight hours I would spend time in bed thinking about it. Having ADHD and OCD most really be a thrill. Giving in to OCD gives you dopamine ADHD is craving this dopamine vicious cycle?

[@WoodshedTheory]

thanks for sharing - that sounds terrible but i get it

[@madisontaylor9769]

What's a cd? 😅

[@WoodshedTheory]

I believe it stood for compacular discus? something latin probably.

[@madisontaylor9769]

@@WoodshedTheory lol