Ocd Experiment

Basicly heres what im going to do.
I suffer from OCD "Obsessive compulsive disorder"
http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/ocdaction/index.asp?id=258

The thing is this bitching disorder is starting to take hold of my life, and slowly making me more depressed and seriosly affecting my self esteem, and thats not a good thing.

So i thought to myself "why not use lucid dreaming to get rid of it?"
and thats what im planning to do, i was thinking somehting along the lines of "killing" the ocd side of me...
an othe suggestions?

(and yes i realise its not that easy to just "get rid" of a disorder, but maybe if i break ti down into chunks or somehting?)

I used to suffer from OCD, though not severely. I trained myself out of it when I was in my teens. Do your compulsions manifest in your dreams too?

What sort of things are plaguing you in regards to this disorder? PM them to me if you don't want to post them for all to see. I'd like to try help you if I can. Maybe we can work out some sort of lucid dreaming solution together. Though I've rid myself of most of my OCD tendancies I still get the occasional urge to give in to them.

Hey.

I too am afflicted with an obsession that controls my life.

I am planning on using LD to treat it in the following way:

Obsessions manifest because of developmental irregularities. I am planning on contacting my subconscious self in LD sessions, and becoming completely aware of the the source of my obsession.

Awareness leads to understanding and hopefully healing.

Anyway im strapped for time now but would love to discuss further any thoughts you have about the topic. Its very interesting.

S.

I was going to ask for help! I have had OCD for about 8 years now, I just started trying to LD again, but find it really difficult to properly get into it.

For all you with OCD, you'll know that it really is impossible to concentrate (especially with LDing) if I think or know that I have to do something :(

I just gave up last night.

i know its hard, you just need some motivation, read some journals.
Im getting my OCD sorted out properly now yesterday i went to hypnotherapy to make it stop, its amazing i woke up this morning feeling MEGA different.

if you need any help or support send me a pm!

It's certainly possible, and I, for one, think that this is a wonderful endeavor. Your mind is the greatest tool, and you should use it. Good luck. Follow up and tell us how it is working. Or perhaps you could start a thread in the research forum.

It all makes since to me. All it can do is help so just go all the way.

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Originally Posted by Gez

i know its hard, you just need some motivation, read some journals.
Im getting my OCD sorted out properly now yesterday i went to hypnotherapy to make it stop, its amazing i woke up this morning feeling MEGA different.

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I totally agree with Gez, hypnotherapy can be very effective for behavioral problems like OCD that seem out of control. The thing is that it is within your control to STOP doing those things. And with some help, you can take back control. I can't say it going to be EASE TO CHANGE, but with the proper attitude and a skilled hypno therapist, the process can be very effective.

Good luck to all of you, and remember to ask yourself: " Who is driving the bus?"

I have GAD and OCD my OCD doesn't control my life, yet it is quite a nuiccence. I think certainly you can overcome in by LD'ing, in fact i think its a fantastic idea.

i think my dad has OCD, he's very stressed all the time, turns light switches on and off, he never listens to me and doesn't take and interest in anything i do or say, only listens to what he wants to listen to, if i could teach him to lucid dream then i'm sure it could solve the problem but i've grown to hate my dad over the years as bad as it sounds, i think that is the individual is commited enough then this is definately possible, go for it dude and don't let anything stop you, good luck