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I am fortunate enough to have a great manager who's compassionate and willing to accomodate but im just sick to my stomach with anxiety guilt & shame it almost feels impossible to focus
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Are you in treatment? If not, get a counselor that understands OCD and specializes in ERP. Its not fun or easy, but it works and will change your life.
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following, because i had to quit mine it was so bad
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Typically im a great employee but i also have a physical condition that is irritated by stress and get these flare ups. So i just get overwhelmed with feeling bad for not keeping up with everyone around me
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I have disability accommodations at my job. I’m allowed to miss work 3 days per month as needed no questions. I had to have my dr fill out paperwork and send it to my company’s disability management center
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I think this may be the route i have to take. Its just hard for me to realize i have a disability
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@Anonymous Aw I’m sorry. It is great to have them as a cushion so I know I can take care of myself first and keep my job. I don’t think of myself as disabled or mentally I’ll I just think of myself as someone who struggles with anxiety that gets in the way of work sometimes
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Hi there! Thanks so much for posting on here. Have you looked into treatment through NOCD, or began the ERP process yet. Some thing that I have found helpful during work is on my breaks, doing an exercise or exposure and then doing my best to move on from that moment. That way, I’m still doing the work I need to for my OCD, but trying to leave the distress after I do the exposures. I have found that a trusted coworker is very helpful in this situation I’m so sorry you’re experiencing this distress, but I can promise you it will get better! Don’t give up! You are stronger than you know!
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Hi! I’m new to the NOCD community, but I’ve been dealing with OCD since I was 12. I’m almost 29 now, and my biggest issue is health anxiety. It’s gotten to the point where getting work done is nearly impossible because i can’t stop spiraling. I’m lucky that i work remotely, but also makes it easier to be in my own head… Asking for advice - how do you all deal with the intense anxiety and are able to make it through a 9-5 work day? Any suggestions on how I can actually be productive? Thank you!
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I posted the other day about my subtype of staring ocd but I’m supposed to start a new job next week. I work in wellness/beauty and will be seeing people half naked. It doesn’t trigger me as I’m treating clients but only when I’m not supposed to be looking (like normal interactions). It happens when people wear very revealing clothes or are super curvy and my eye goes to that area. It also happens when people are adjusting themselves and my eye goes to their hands. It’s very embarrassing and I quit my last job because of this and I don’t want to make more people feel uncomfortable. It left me very depressed and hopeless. It’s such a frustrating type of ocd to deal with because it impacts me financially and socially. I just want to feel okay. Anyways, I’m writing this because I’m wondering if I should share with my new employer about this issue so I don’t weird anyone out or keep it to myself? I’m not sure what to do. I need money as I have a mortgage and two kids and would like to help my husband. I’m currently on Zoloft 50mg, have done therapy but this is such a hard type to treat as it’s not the cleaning type. I know I’m not supposed to ask for advice about what to do but I need to know so I can make a decision and not get cold feet.
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Does anyone have OCD regarding always feeling like you are not good enough at your job? I'm 58 years old now I've had OCD since childhood. Every job I've been at I never felt as good as my colleagues. I am a nurse but I worked at that for 15 years I had a breakdown of sorts in 2017 and went on disability. I now work part time as a a swim instructor for kids. I always was afraid of killing someone when I was a nurse. Then I tried dog grooming but I was afraid I would do it wrong and hurt the dogs. At least now the stakes are lower. But my OCD is the same. I work with colleagues who are about 40 years younger than I am . I am afraid of teaching certain classes bc I feel like I wouldn't do as good a job as someone else. I know I can do it but it's like I have a fear of not giving them their money's worth. I've been at my current job for 2 years . I've gotten very positive comments from my managers but I can't seem to believe them. I feel a lot of shame bc I lost a lot of my life to OCD and I am at an age where people are starting to retire after long and successful careers and here I am working at an entry level job. I'm planning on trying to get out of my comfort zone and teaching some of the classes I'm afraid of .it's really hard. I'm always scared what if I lose my benefits and had to work again as a nurse how would I do it.
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