- Username
- Brian :)
- Date posted
- 2y ago
I totally feel this too! I also think that social media plays a big role in this belief, at least it does for me. Seeing the best parts of others’ lives makes mine feel inadequate and results in me feeling jealous and insecure. When comparing, I just try to remember that we never get to see other people’s thoughts or bad moments! They may not have ocd like us but everyone has flaws so I think reminding yourself of that might be helpful. Also not everyone goes out on the weekend like you think. I know a lot of people who enjoy nights in, so it doesn’t always have to be a bad thing. Just try to focus on the good in your life & not to compare so much. Life fluctuates & you won’t always feel this way! :)
A while ago I had removed him from my Snapchat because I felt that bother by it (which I know is silly ) but later I felt guilty about it and this was not related to ocd btw...I simply was recognizing the mistake I had done and wanted to try fix it I guess . But I’ve felt adding him back only made my anxiety rise more - I guess in some way this is an exposure . It’s timr learn and accept the fact we all learn at our own pase and things take time . Driving is a huge responsibility! I been trying to be so patient but my brain reminded me 24/7 that I’m late on driving kills me and consumes me .
Thank you! Great way to put it all into perspective 💕🙏
Yeah i do. I feel like why did this happen to me and not anybody else. Why can't I be like others carefree, happy without a single fear. Why do i have to deal with this while everybody else living the best of their lives. Then i remember i'm stronger then all these people. I've been dealing with it for longer then that people could probably endure. And i like to think that i will be happy and peaceful in the near future because i worked so hard for it. So every setbeck i've dealt with in the past and i've been dealing so far is like a valuable life lesson for me. You should always be optimistic. Because i've come to realize that being anxious and pessimistic does not help you at all. Instead it hurts you. It is hard to be hopeful at first with all the thoughts and fears and anxiety but with practice it gets better.
Thank you !!! I great way to look at this 💕I need this . Thank you
@Brian :) Anytime you need.
I feel the same way bro. I get mad like damn this crap is really taking over and I see other people having fun and stuff and it does get me mad but aye I take it this way they don’t know what we are going through and us pushing forwards and doing somthin every day to get better this makes us strong people without other people know along and that is something to be proud. I’m going through socd it sucks because I’m guy and it’s scares the living hell of thinking of the same sex but slowly I’m begging to master that these are just thoughts I have the power of choice. Rn I’m talking to a girl and stuff and we are going to go out and I’m looking forward to it because something I want and no thought is going to take that away from me. Also a lot anxiety ruined a lot stuff for me such as going to parties work gym. I’m slowly getting back to it because I want to and live my life how I want it. Keep grinding and don’t forget you are bro alone…
No because they could be easily faking it. Plus, if they are thriving, good for them but that’s not my business. My business is working on myself.
I hope you know how many people relate to and empathize with this! You are not alone and probably a lot stronger and more empathetic than most people you know. P.s I just recently got off social media to help with this feeing :)
I understand this so much. Im in my teens and seeing other teenagers live life and be so happy and not have to worry about troubling thoughts makes me extremely jealous. Not jealous in a bad way but as u said in a sad way. I’m working to try and accept it and still live my life to the fullest but sometimes it’s so hard when your constantly scared of your own thoughts and brain. It makes life a living hell. I’m so sorry your going through this and I wish you the best. I’m keeping you in my thoughts. ❤️
Thank you!🙏💕wishing you the best as well and thank you for sharing
Yea :/ an old coworker of mine jus posted on his snap story of him and his friends driving around and having fun and it’s 1:28 in the morning . Not to mention- not fully knowing how to drive is a big stress factor in my life rn...but if ima be honest it hasn’t been that bad considering I been getting more practice , but his post triggered me . My Brain starts. Telling me I’ll never learn how to drive properly and I start to obsess over the fact that they can drive and I can’t .
Not alone bro*^
Definitely feel the same way, especially with the barely any friends bit too. It sucks
I totally get you... I'm 38 with a longterm relationship ending due to my mhi and no children, also due to my mhi...
Omg so sorry to hear that :(
I feted Twitter, Facebook it help a bit too
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Unrelated to OCD, I just want to go off for a couple of sentences: I have no friends or any memories to look back on. Never been on a date or had someone who cared about me. I’m tired of being alone, it’s one of the reasons that I have so many mental health issues. I have always had no friends. Never been out or anything. I’m tired of this loneliness and I’m almost 20, I can’t make anymore friends because it’s not the same when you’re an adult. That’s all.
(Not OCD) - All of the guys in my friendship group have gone off to another group of girls. These other girls are prettier and more fun and I’m honestly very jealous of them! But overall I’m feeling quite defeated and insecure and upset. I feel like we’re just not good enough and we can’t compete. And idk what to do anymore. These are meant to be the best years of my life yet I’m having no fun.
Does anyone feel like they’re wasting their life away with mental illness? It depresses me so much everyday. My mental health has ruined my life since I was 15 and now I’m approaching 24 and am still in the same place- actually worse. I feel like when I get my life together I’ll be 28 and all my good years would’ve passed. It just makes me so sad 😔
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