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Q.) My particular OCD deals with rituals that I have to do, and I feel that I have to do these rituals or people I love will die. What happens then? How can/do I get rid of OCD if I can\\\'t stop feeling so strongly that if I stop doing the rituals, people I love will die?

A.) Today, don't do one of those rituals and see if the person dies. Seriously. They won't. This will start to show the the fast way that your belief is faulty. Then replace this belief with the belief that if you don't perform the ritual, That you won't die living with OCD.

Q.) obsessive concern about damage to paintwork and body of my car

A.) Don't worry about your paintwork. Just know that these things, we can't take with us when we die. You painted a vehicle which can get into an accident and is exposed to the elements outside. What I would do ask the company who painted it the best way to take care of it, and follow their instructions to the letter, do NOTHING MORE or nothing less.

Q.) how to stop assumptions of contamination

A.) If you assume something is contaminated, you're right. Germs are everywhere, they are on our hands and in our mouths. In fact, there are more germs in our mouths than there are on our toilets. I am not trying to gross you out but to reveal to you that germs are not as bad as you think they are. We actually have live microscopic bugs in our intestines that help us digest food. They are necessary, They are not really bugs, but bacteria. Acidophilus for one. You can even by it as a supplement. Yougurt also has active cultures. We cannot worry about stuff we can't control. However, without germs, we would die. They need us and we need them. It's a good thing because our bodies defenses against any bad kinds are way more powerful than you could ever imagine.

Q.) How do I help someone to get help for ocd?

A.) All you need is exactly how you found me. What I would do is not spend so much time looking for help, but actually more time facing the fears that are driving their rituals head on. Help them pick their toughest ritual and this week see how long they can go without performing the ritual before they give in. Help them set a record and coach them. This will start to show them that it's possible to decide not to do the ritual for a while and it will start to show them that they do indeed have control over it. These baby steps work better.

Q.) What is the anxiety that has caused this?

A.) Depends on what's going on. Anxiety is caused by fear. Ask yourself what fear is driving you to do rituals. Then this week I want you to plan one day with a friend where you will go and face your fear head on. Let me know what happened. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Q.) How can I control my anger

A.) Ask yourself if you should be angry about what you are angry about. Most of the time we should not react with such anger. Tell yourself something funny at your most angry point, such as, "Thank God my feet don't stink today!" Say this outloud and see what happens to your anger...

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Q.) very severe ocd n my whole day is spent doing compulsions,dont know wat am i doing,i am very nsucessfull,bored,i am complete waste....

A.) You are not a complete waste, you are suffering from obsessive thoughts. You may not know how they happened but they did and now you've got to deal with them and ultimately get rid of them. You are doing right by looking for help. The Bible says that if you seek, you will find! Good for you, you are half way there, because you have admitted that there is a problem and have sought help. Now what will help you? Tons of things. I remember when I had to quit my job because I would not work but just perform rituals! That is horrible! I pushed everyone away and lost everyone! Because I chose the OCD over them. I chose to be ruled by my fear.

I want you to know that knowing and having been where you are there is hope. You just have to start choosing your friends and happiness and not your fear. This week, I want you to see how long you can go without performing your toughest ritual. Make a record for yourself and let me know how far you made it!