Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd introduce myself. My OCD has been getting
progressively worse over the last few years so I've decided to talk
to some fellow sufferers about it and possibly get some medical
advice. I'm sure you'll all be able to relate to the 'locking up the
house' and 'going to bed' rituals - I can just about deal with them;
its the feelings of anxiety and fear that really upset me - usually
triggered by some small, inconsequential thing which I know to be
wholly irrational...being scared to drive for long distances for
example (but not short ones - I'm ok once I've been on the road for a
while), imagining that my house is burning down or being burgled as I
sit at work, imagining that I've insulted someone or done something
illegal, even going so far as to convince myself that I've done
something terrible and somehow forgotten about it. Having done some
reading on the subject, I'm sure these feelings represent a symptom.

Looking forward to speaking with you,

V