OCD and schizoaffective

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I have been diagnosed as schizoaffective but I am beginning to consider the thought that I may also have ocd. I have repetitive obsessive thoughts about one person and I think they are sending me signs because I think about them so much and they were in my dream last night. They are said to be a mystic. I feel like my obsession is causing me to think these things. I tend to repeat the same thoughts over and over again about how people think poorly of me. I have repetitive shame over things I have done throughout the entire span of my life many times a day and it makes me flush red and get embarrassed. If I get a new idea, I obsess about it and don’t stop until I get it done.

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I don’t know if it’s OCD but some of these i think are caused by your sza. I have almost the same, but a little bit different

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Ask your doctor.
OCD is a common comorbid condition with SZ.

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I have that diagnosis, and I repeat stuff; thoughts too. You should talk to a doctor to get a better opinion.

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I call it CDO, with the letters in alphabetical order, the way they’re meant to be.
Lame joke i know. i am sympathetic, you very may well have OCD as well.
I obsess and worry and repeat things over and over too,
I hope you’re doing okay

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I also have ocd and schizoaffective. Have you told your doctor?

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I too have sza and ocd by the way.

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Sounds like me. Not very fun

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@Wave
Do you struggle with any obsessions with cleanliness?

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Not cleanliness, I have compulsions but I mainly suffer with obsessions.

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Oh ok. I’m sorry your struggle, too.

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It sounds like a symptom of Sza to me. I have obsessions as well. It depends where I am mentally I can obsess about hand sanitizer (i feel bugs when I’m stressed- it helps make them go away), checking and rechecking locks, doors and windows. I obsessively ask people the same question over and over. My husband and kids make fun of that one (they don’t know it bothers me). I take on a new task or job or hobby and I throw myself into it completely - I will burn out before I succeed sometimes.

I would mention all of those things to your doctor and also keep a journal of these obsessions and track how you’re feeling/where you are mentally when they happen. It will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses.

Best of luck <3

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It’s quite something.

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I have intrusive thoughts like to hit my dad in the head with a hammer.

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I also have violent intrusive thoughts. Like killing, yes. But I am not a bad guy

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I’ve thought things like “maybe should kill him” but obviously I’m not gonna kill him because it’s morally wrong and I don’t want him dead and I’d go to jail. I don’t wann kill anybody it’s just the stupid brain ■■■■■■■ with me.

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One week ago I had the thought of strangling my dog, but I love this dog

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Sign of low serotonin i think. I would avoid invega unless doctor insists

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I have false memories of killing so I know where you are coming from.

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In my psychology class they mentioned that kind of thing has something to do with anxiety.

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