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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
We are all here to support you. Decisions can be scary. But no matter the outcome of what u decide. We are here for u no matter what
Please, please if you are considering hurting yourself please remember that things will not always feel like they do in this moment. It can get so much better. Read the countless stories of people with mental illness who have gotten better and who live in recovery- you can too. I am including some resources if you live in the states. 911 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. National Crisis Text Line Text "HOME" from anywhere in the U.S. to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis support from a trained Crisis Counselor. Rogers Behavioral Health If you’re struggling with your mental health and would like to seek treatment within the U.S., one option is to call Rogers Behavioral Health at 800-767-4411 to request a free, confidential screening. The screening will help determine what level of care at Rogers could be right for you.
You can get through this! It sounds like you know that it’s ocd that’s getting you down, that’s a great first step. Do you have some tools you can try to get through this episode? I know that the more I use mine the better my outlook becomes. There’s also the 24 hour crisis/suicide prevention hotline that can be helpful, my therapist shared the number with me and said to remember that it’s available for any situation. Also the SOS feature on here is helpful too! You can get through this!
You're not alone, hang in there.
We are all here for you. How are you doing?
we are here for you... do you have a therapist
Please stay strong. Things are going to get better, I know it is hard but you are stronger than your ocd. You can do it.
Tonight is one of the hardest nights I’ve ever had with harm ocd. It’s really one of those nights I’m doubting it’s ocd. I’m having panic attack after panic attack and it’s been the past couple of days where it’s been its highest. I’m doing everything I can to cope, like a hot shower (in the middle of a panic attack, hardest thing ever) skin care, turning my diffuser on and skincare. I took a klonopin but it hasn’t kicked in yet. My brain is beating me up with thoughts like “who thinks like this, you’re a serial killer! A murderer! You should be locked up!” Watching my family around me have peace and be normal is so hard because I’m here struggling to just lay down and relax. Part of me feels like I’m gonna lose my mind and end up in the hospital tonight. I just need positive reinforcement and people who can relate. Are you guys there?
Hi everyone, I’m reaching out here because I know this community understands the daily battles of living with OCD. Recently, I hit a really dark place and tried to take my own life. It’s been hard to admit, but I’m still here, and I’m trying to find a way forward. OCD feels relentless sometimes—the intrusive thoughts, the constant doubt, the cycles that never seem to end. It became so overwhelming that I didn’t see a way out. I know I need help, and I’m working on reaching out to professionals, but I also wanted to connect here. To those who’ve been in a similar place: What helped you keep going? How do you manage the darkest moments when OCD takes over? I feel like I’m holding on by a thread, but I’m holding on. Any advice, words of encouragement, or personal experiences would mean so much to me right now. Thank you for reading this, and for being part of a space where we can be honest about our struggles.
I’m going through a really bad flare up. I developed ocd many years ago when I had my first child. Postpartum ocd. I suffer from harm and pocd. At first I had mostly mental and some physical compulsions but the physical faded away pretty early on and i’ve just done mental compulsions since. My ocd was in remission for alot of years and if the ocd would pop up now and again, I was easily able to shrug it off and not engage. A few years ago I went through a stressful time in my life and the ocd came back to stay. At first it was bad but then it got better and has been pretty mild until now. It’s been really bad this week and the physical compulsions are even back. I never thought it would ever get this bad again. My ocd is making me doubt who I am and how I feel. I know it’s all ocd and not real or true but the ocd makes it feel so real that I can’t easily dismiss or disprove it. The more I try to disprove it the more real the ocd makes it feel. I’m really struggling and don’t know how to get back on track. I don’t have access to a therapist because there are no ocd specialists near me and my insurance doesn’t cover online therapy. That’s why i’m reaching out here. Has anyone been through a rough relapse? How can I get through and past this??
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