Remz
- Date posted
- 2y
Anyone’s ocd preventing them from working?
Im currently working but I wish I could take some time to focus on my mental health and not have financial worries
AnonymousAnonymous
- User type
- Staff
- Date posted
- 2y
This is so so hard and my heart breaks for anyone in this situation. OCD is one of the top 10 most debilitating illnesses in the world. Unfortunately far too many cannot afford to not work and focus solely on their mental health- I wish they could. I wish you could. Is there a way you can get treatment and maybe do a reduced schedule or ask for some time off? I know it may not be likely, but even adding support groups or some treatment while working can be very helpful. Does your work offer short-term disability? These are some areas I would check into. I just want you to know that it can get better and there is hope. As hard as this is right now, please know that it can be so much better. Hang in there. Check out, support groups.
Stardust777Stardust777
- Date posted
- 2y
Yup. I’m a stay at home now I really need to start working. But ocd takes up most of my time, I’m waisting time on these thoughts
RemzRemz
- Date posted
- 2y
I wish I could stay at home but I’m single and have a mortgage to pay :( work is stressing me out even more because I’m so focused on my intrusive thoughts I’m so scared that I’ll type them out and then my life will be ruined
Ashley004Ashley004
- Date posted
- 2y
Yess
Jesse M.Jesse M.
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
I stopped working in May because I knew something was wrong. I was diagnosed in July or so. I still haven't tried to go back to work. Taking my time is the best decision I've made. I've learned so much about myself and the way I think through MBSR class (highly recommend). I'm fortunate to have a family that supports me and savings to carry me for a few months longer. It's stressful to watch the money dwindle. But I think if I rushed back to work I'd be setting myself up for another breakdown.
Related posts
Cara H.
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 25w
Work related OCD
Does anyone have OCD regarding always feeling like you are not good enough at your job? I'm 58 years old now I've had OCD since childhood. Every job I've been at I never felt as good as my colleagues. I am a nurse but I worked at that for 15 years I had a breakdown of sorts in 2017 and went on disability. I now work part time as a a swim instructor for kids. I always was afraid of killing someone when I was a nurse. Then I tried dog grooming but I was afraid I would do it wrong and hurt the dogs. At least now the stakes are lower. But my OCD is the same. I work with colleagues who are about 40 years younger than I am . I am afraid of teaching certain classes bc I feel like I wouldn't do as good a job as someone else. I know I can do it but it's like I have a fear of not giving them their money's worth. I've been at my current job for 2 years . I've gotten very positive comments from my managers but I can't seem to believe them. I feel a lot of shame bc I lost a lot of my life to OCD and I am at an age where people are starting to retire after long and successful careers and here I am working at an entry level job. I'm planning on trying to get out of my comfort zone and teaching some of the classes I'm afraid of .it's really hard. I'm always scared what if I lose my benefits and had to work again as a nurse how would I do it.
Anonymous
- Date posted
- 22w
Venting and need some advice
I really do want to go to therapy or psychiatrist to diagnosed my OCD and give me a treatment but it costs a lot. OCD ruins my life and consumes my mind I wish I can take a break from my own brain. Having OCD but undiagnosed feels like I’m crazy because people think I made that up but they don’t know how I’m struggling since I was a kid. So anyone have an advice for treat OCD especially checking OCD that doesn’t cost money? because I don’t work yet..🥲
curefan6
- Date posted
- 19w
ocd during summer break
i’m in college and on my summer break now. i don’t have a job yet or much to occupy myself with and im finding it really difficult to keep my ocd under control. if i have nothing to do, i find myself sitting around and ruminating heavily and getting severely anxious and my thoughts just keep wandering. i don’t really feel peace of mind unless im with my boyfriend or my best friend, both of which i don’t get to see often because they’re very busy or live far away. im not sure how to keep myself busy and how to occupy my brain with something other than worries :(
Be a part of the largest OCD Community
Share your thoughts so the Community can respond