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I’m not going to say that your parents are right or wrong about this. I don’t believe you have to entirely rule out being a doctor, but maybe you do need to be in a better place before you can become one. I know how debilitating OCD can be and I have had to put goals on the back burner because of it. It’s a really difficult concept for me, but maybe God has a reason for it. That said, I have gotten better. I was in a really horrible place last year with my OCD and I can’t believe how much I have improved. Don’t give up. Also, I believe you are helping people just by being on this app. You give support and share your story which makes other people realize they’re not alone. As I’m sure you know, one of the worst feelings when you’re struggling is believing you’re alone. God loves you more than you know and He is always good.❤️❤️
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My dear friend, I am so sorry you’re dealing with this. I too have dealt with OCD and depression so I know how terrible they can be. Are you studying to be a doctor now?
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Well, I’m pre-med and have one more year left of undergrad, but I’m not in med school yet
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They tell me that if I’m struggling now that I’ll drown in med school. And that “you’ve gotta admit you’ve degraded over the last 18 months.” Degraded??
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Nobody can tell you what you should do with your dreams. I had someone say the same thing recently about nursing. Personally I think people who go through mental illness are the strongest, most compassionate people out there - fantastic characteristics for a doctor. And the thing is, your depression/OCD WILL get better. It will. Believe that. Maybe medical school will be harder right at this very moment but that does not mean it isn’t the right route for you. It sounds like something you’re passionate about, and maybe putting it off for a year is the right thing to do. But don’t give up! I know you mentioned you’ve been suicidal and I really want to make sure you’re getting the help you deserve. You are so much more than your mental illness (I know it can feel like it’s all consuming, especially something like OCD). You don’t know me, but I think just by going through what you are right now makes you even more likely to achieve your dreams because you know the strength it takes to get through extremely hard things. Please don’t take what your parents said seriously. ALSO literally everyone drowns in medical school lol so them saying that means nothing!!!
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- 25w
This isn’t OCD related so I’m sorry, but I don’t know another platform like this where I can talk to other people and actually get responses. OCD has been a huge fucking setback for me in life. I had to drop classes, wasn’t able to do things, and just felt so shitty all the time because of it. I feel like I blame OCD for everything I’m not. I constantly feel like I’m not good enough. Just today I saw someone I once knew and felt all of those feelings I used to have that made me miserable. Anyways, I tried taking my driver’s test a couple days ago but I wasn’t able to. The DMV only accepted cash. I felt upset but it was whatever. I’m almost 19, and I don’t have a driver’s license. So passing it would mean a lot to me. I compare myself to others my age; they have cars, hobbies, friends, go to college, etc… I don’t have any of that. Maybe comparing myself and all of that is my fault. My family says it’s my fault I’m sad because I just wallow in it. Hearing them say that makes me frustrated and hurt, but maybe they’re right. My mom texted a couple of my siblings in a group chat I wasn’t a part of, “He wants to wallow and be depressed. And woe is me, wah wah wah.” That made me really angry because my siblings were agreeing with her. Maybe they are right. Maybe I am selfish and think the world revolves around me. My sister tells me I need to advocate for myself more, I just don’t want to be a burden. I’ve only been a burden my whole life. My OCD created this whole issue in my family and I hate that. I don’t know what to do anymore. I just want an answer. Am I really a loser? Do I really wallow in it? Am I not trying like my family says? I just want to talk to someone.
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I had like a really bad argument with my mom basically about her complaining about my “attitude” and “constant arrogance” like okay firstly 😭 yes i do have an attitude and am irritable but im not THAT bad 😭🙏 she was saying that im a “pest” and that “its not enjoyable to live with someone who makes other people miserable” like 😅🧍♀️ oh ☺️ and then i tell her that i know im struggling and that im going to therapy to try to get better and trying to possibly get a diagnosis and she says “your generation just wants something to deal with. You want something to be wrong with you. ‘Trying to get better’ isn’t good enough… would you be able to stand someone like yourself? You’re just choosing this antisocial, narcissistic behaviour and harass everyone… You need to pull yourself together. No matter how much effort we put into you, you will never be happy. You want some medicine? Some diagnosis? Because that will solve everything?” 😭😭😭 and the way she said “some medication”- she sounded so disgusted and appalled and now i feel ashamed… i mean im not officially diagnosed with ocd and it is never my intention to self diagnose- but im sorry its VERY obvious when you have ocd and know of ocd- its so distinct. Everything- the compulsions, reassurance, intrusive thoughts, themes, patterns, perfectionism- but she has me overthinking- what if i dont have ocd 😭 and ive just been lying to myself and everyone maybe its not ocd and im just sick in the head or trying to self sabotage- and especially when my supposed ocd is calm or not as loud i get so anxious “what if i dont have ocd…”
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- 20w
Hi ❤️ I’m really struggling right now I’m in my sophomore year of Highschool and I’ve finally started planning or thinking abt my future (for context I was extremely depressed and suicidal from 6-9th grade) After conquering my depression this is a huge leap for me and I’m proud of myself ❤️ But there’s something still holding me down :( and I’m not sure what to do anymore that thing is OCD. Since 6th grade I have had strong and invasive intrusive thoughts all the time they scare me so bad and make me feel as though I’m not even real anymore :( I’m sick of taking the time to do ridiculous compulsions to rid or ease these thoughts it’s a waste of time and energy and it hurts me so bad I feel like I will never get to just live my life without this :( How can I plan my future when I can’t even find myself in this mess of anxiety 💔 I’m so tired of fighting my mental health it’s been years from anxiety attacks to sh to survived suicide attempts (I got help dw❤️🩹) and recovery there. Just to be thrown into a storm of awful scary sickening thoughts day and night-when can I just be a normal teenager and possibly a happy adult? How do I conquer this so I can love myself to the fullest and live my life free and happy? :( ❤️❤️🩹 I’m so scared to talk to my parents about it I’m ashamed of my thoughts and every time I bring it up they just say I shouldn’t be diagnosing myself or it’s just ADHD. It really really hurts me they have no idea how awful this feels and it makes me feel so alone sometimes 💔
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