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- OCDGuy123
- Date posted
- 2y ago
That’s very hard, I’ve been there as well. There’s nothing as painful as seeing someone you loved so much move on with someone else. Please be kind to yourself, and know that this really will get better each day. I have been separated from my ex almost 3 years now, I loved him so much and it’s still hard to this day, but so much easier to manage now. I think often times, those are normal responses to grieving your past, I wouldn’t beat yourself up too much over this.
I know how that feels and nothing is wrong with you. You just miss her. I got dumbed badly in January 2021 and I never felt so bad after a separation. I felt so much emotional pain, I thought my body would not be able to bear it. I'd cry for hours on end and when I didn't, anything could make me cry. I felt no connection to anyone, friend or family, had been worth something in comparison to the love I felt for my ex. But nearly 1.5 years later, I don't miss him at all anymore, I'm only still angry how disrespectfully and rude he dumped me and has treated me afterwards. I know it doesn't feel like it at the moment, but it will get better...
I’m so sorry you’re going through this
I’m so sorry. Breakups hurt so much. Give yourself time to grieve. I found that writing a letter to my ex (but not sending it) helped me. Also, if you can’t stop looking at pics of your ex, maybe at least try to wait a little but when you have the urge to look. I found that helpful too. Sending a hug!
Love you all ♥️
I did voice recordings and said eveything I wanted to say and then deleted them. I did a lot of them to start with, but at someone point, I didn't feel the need anymore.
It’s been a month since the breakup, and all I can think about still is my ex. While I walk, eat, sleep. It feels like it’s interrupting my life. The breakup triggered my depression to come back after a few months. I’m not on any medication but I feel like I need it now. Any go through the same thing?
I just went through my first breakup. My ex and I dated for almost 5 years and the breakup was mutual but it still hurts so much. I had ROCD throughout our entire relationship that I’m sure took a toll on us both but what led us to the end was completely separate—he hurt me in a way I couldn’t get past after it happening multiple times before. Even though the breakup was mutual and I know we need this to move forward either with or without one another, I am in so much pain. We both are still in love with the other and it’s making this breakup 10x harder because I am freaking out over whether or not I overreacted and I am throwing away something amazing just because of my ROCD sabotaging everything for us. It wasn’t the only issue but I guess I’m freaking out thinking it could’ve been the root of many of my frustrations. I just feel nauseous and depressed and exhausted (I can’t sleep). I guess I just need some guidance here. I have no idea how to navigate a breakup, let alone one where OCD is involved.
another post break-up day that just completely wrecked me. i hate how much this shit won’t leave my mind. i can’t stop going over every detail and bringing myself to the verge of a panic attack. these last few days have been absolute ick. it’s been almost two months—i don’t understand why i’m not better. and it feels so stupid to feel this way and not have my best friend to confide in because he’s not by my side anymore. i just feel sick to my stomach and like walking away from everything i’ve been doing to distract myself because clearly it’s not working. if you have any advice on breakups and navigating them with ocd, please share—i’m struggling more and more every day.
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