j09182
- Date posted
- 3y
Feel like a burden
I feel like a huge burden to those around me because of my anxiety. Idk what to do and I feel so much guilt.
Robbie2315Robbie2315
- Date posted
- 3y
I know how you feel. You want to rely on someone but they can’t help you the way you need to be helped. The guilt is the mind going down the rabbit hole in overthinking. Trust me that’s my fortay. Overthinking to the extreme. YOU ARE NOT A BURDEN!
j09182j09182
- Date posted
- 3y
I just feel so much guilt because I feel like my loved ones have to carry the weight of my anxiety w me. I don’t drive anymore due to my anxiety & because of this they have to drive me around everywhere and they know about my fear and ocd…
rf3269rf3269
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 3y
I completely relate to this!! In fact my guilt often triggers my OCD and sends me spiraling further. I too have had to stop driving and my sister has to drive me everywhere. I feel so inept right now, but I haven’t yet given up on my determination to recover. Just because things are one way now doesn’t mean they will always be that way! And when you are able to do more in the future, you can show appreciation to those who helped you. It’s a helpful motivator for me anyway.
j09182j09182
- Date posted
- 3y
This was seriously much needed! Thank you. Why did you stop driving?
rf3269rf3269
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 3y
I’m so glad! I don’t drive because I am afraid I’ll have a panic attack while driving and hurt someone, and I obsess on the thought to the point that it triggers me further. So for the sake of safety at the moment, I don’t drive unless absolutely necessary. BUT I went through the same feelings about 7 years ago and I was able to recover. I even got to the point I was able to drive on long road trips! I’ve just recently hit a set back, so I try to remind myself that change is possible. In the meantime, I like to think of the ways I can help out in the future when I can drive again.
jonestex50jonestex50
- Date posted
- 3y
Yes
ocdsuxxxocdsuxxx
- Date posted
- 3y
Me too plus harm thoughts about my fam when they’re so good to me is making me feel shit
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