Negative Self Perception and OCD

[arewethereyet]

Unfortunately, that's not enough to cause death.

Maybe you should put me back on Ignore so that my comments don't send you into a jealous rage and make you wish death upon me.

Please realize that is one person's thoughts that perhaps shouldn't have been said out loud.  You can be a bit of a challenge but I certainly don't wish ill on you and I don't think most people here do.

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OP: Sorry you're experiencing that. To me it sounds like OCD is the primary driver, depression the resultant effect.

Others have suggested psychology/psychiatry and various 'medicinal' treatments/activities which I suggest you investigate.

I'm not sure how often you leave the house and explore the outside world but I think you should give it a try (if you are able). Going out forces your brain to attend to more new/different sensory input and helps reduce the OCD component. Choose a safe place there you don't feel threatened if you can, like a park, walking trail, .......... some where that does not cause stress but requires you mind to pay attention to activity. 

Good luck.

[probablynothing#34]

Im also realizing that I can barely function as a normal person in group settings. Its like my brain shuts off. I have a major aversion to groupthink but I think it is somewhat normal for humans.

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Im also realizing that I can barely function as a normal person in group settings. Its like my brain shuts off. I have a major aversion to groupthink but I think it is somewhat normal for humans.

Then join a group of dogs, they're much less judgemental. Volunteer at a shelter.

But ask for help picking the dogs.

[vulcanlogician]

Unfortunately, that's not enough to cause death.

Maybe you should put me back on Ignore so that my comments don't send you into a jealous rage and make you wish death upon me.

Ummm. Okay. You have a point. That was a bit harsh-sounding now that I read it back. My apologies.

I wasn't being serious, y'know?

[Astreja]

Also, do you use white noise at night, say, a fan or an app that produces such?  You can also buy pre-made boxes online.  Works wonders for me, along with 7.5 mg of melatonin.

I literally take 30-40 mg of melatonin every day.

Too high - I'd try to stay under 10 mg.

[Ahriman]

I literally take 30-40 mg of melatonin every day.

Too high - I'd try to stay under 10 mg.

No need to be careful with melatonin, it's infinitely benign.

[Astreja]

Too high - I'd try to stay under 10 mg.

No need to be careful with melatonin, it's infinitely benign.

Unfortunately it isn't 100% safe.  Some side effects of a dose that's too high:  Anxiety, nausea, blood pressure changes.  It can also interfere with your natural sleep rhythms or give you intense dreams/nightmares.  [Source]

[Jehanne]

No need to be careful with melatonin, it's infinitely benign.

Unfortunately it isn't 100% safe.  Some side effects of a dose that's too high:  Anxiety, nausea, blood pressure changes.  It can also interfere with your natural sleep rhythms or give you intense dreams/nightmares.  [Source]

It's the dose that makes the poison; one can overdose on anything, including water, oxygen, vitamins, salt, etc.

[brewer]

Too high - I'd try to stay under 10 mg.

No need to be careful with melatonin, it's infinitely benign.

 

Thank you Mr. Naturopath. All of medical science and the internet agrees with you.

Remind me, where is your degree from?