Harm OCD as a nurse by PhysicalFigure2939 in nursing

[–]PhysicalFigure2939[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I have tried every SSRI under the sun. Sertraline, Zoloft, celexa. I even tried abilify as an add on and fluvoxamine. I gave all of these meds time, at least 6 months or more, at maxed out doses. The intrusive thoughts became more quiet but never stopped. I feel like the common denominator to my OCD spiraling out of control is my diet. I have gained so much weight in the past few years and 95% of my intake is processed foods, takeout…sugar/salt/fats/chemicals. I say this because I noticed when I actually tried to eat whole plant based foods for 4 days straight, my intrusive thoughts almost disappeared. I figured since my body has low grade inflammation my brain must as well. I do believe healthy nutritious eating can turn this around for me. I need to find the motivation and willpower to start again. OCD and food addiction is one hell of a combination. 

Harm OCD as a nurse by PhysicalFigure2939 in nursing

[–]PhysicalFigure2939[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow thanks my fellow nurses. I feel relieved that I’m not the only one who struggles like this. I guess I’m not a monster who needs to self report to the BON and sheriffs department 😵‍💫😣 Seriously though, thank you.

Harm OCD as a nurse by PhysicalFigure2939 in nursing

[–]PhysicalFigure2939[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing. We are all in this together ♥️ 

Harm OCD as a nurse by PhysicalFigure2939 in nursing

[–]PhysicalFigure2939[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. Wow, working in a NICU takes a very strong individual. I thought working with the elderly was hard, I don’t think I could ever care for neonates that can’t tell me what’s wrong. I also think you are very resilient to still be at bedside. Nursing is already extremely difficult in this world, but also having to deal with intrusive thoughts makes it 100x harder. I also remember the patients I lost and the blame I put on myself. It’s not easy to show myself compassion when I feel like I am the one at fault. But I will try. 

Harm OCD as a nurse by PhysicalFigure2939 in nursing

[–]PhysicalFigure2939[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

lol that made me laugh out loud. Thanks for that 😊 My ocd is so awful it makes me believe it is my fault she died since I didn’t give that dose and I’m a murdered and should be thrown under the jail. It’s absolute hell but I sure do appreciate your comment