What advice can you give me on overcoming OCD and scrupulosity? It is so hard to deal with everyday?

I am getting so tired and worn down from this disorder. I would love to find some relief. Please help!What advice can you give me on overcoming OCD and scrupulosity? It is so hard to deal with everyday?
A psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and has extensive experience with OCD can be very helpful. Cognitive therapy teaches you ways to deal with irrational or troubling thoughts. The behavioral aspect has to do with overcoming fears and anxieties through exposure to the things that cause anxiety. Medication can also be useful initially in dealing with OCD. Improvement, however, is a day by day process; there is no quick solution. It is important also to not be discouraged by setbacks - they happen, but they do not represent failures, just temporary setbacks. Try to give yourself credit for progress, rather than berating yourself for setbacks or for not being ';cured';. It is important to accept yourself. OCD is something that you have to deal with, but having it in no way says that you are a bad person. You did not choose to have OCD and while you can do things to improve your condition you cannot just will OCD away. Books can also be helpful in helping you to understand OCD and also learning that you are not alone, i.e., many others have similar problems. For scrupulosity, a good book is ';The Doubting Disease: Help for Scrupulosity and Religious Compulsions'; by Joseph W. Ciarrocchi. On the general subject of tormenting thoughts both of the following are good - ';The Imp of the Mind: Exploring the Silent Epidemic of Obsessive Bad Thoughts'; by Lee Baer and


';Tormenting Thoughts and Secret Rituals: The Hidden Epidemic of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder'; by Ian Osborn. ';Feeling Good'; by David Burns is a good reference on cognitive therapy.What advice can you give me on overcoming OCD and scrupulosity? It is so hard to deal with everyday?
Both OCD and scrupulosity are forms of neurological disorder believed to be attributed to chemical imbalance in the brain. They really interfere greatly with your ADL (activity of daily living), social life and relationships with family and friends --- depending on the severity of your case. It is best for you to see a doctor and have him/her evaluate you. Counselling and some serotonin-based medicines might be required.
disorder?!? don't be silly. your ';disorders'; are developed attitudes which come as a result of you being AFRAID of anxiety. what is the bottom of OCD? anxiety. so don't be afraid of you being afraid, or even more fundamental - don't being afraid of experiencing UNPLEASURE. you would be surprised how just a little discipline is required in the beginning - simply by saying no to compulsiveness.


and yes, there is no disorder (no matter what ';psychologists'; say) in being afraid because fear can be very frigthening (i am not playing with words).