stargazing500
- Date posted
- 2y
Feel like giving up
Honestly I can’t handle this anymore, someone tell me that it gets better at some point because I feel like I am losing it and going absolutely crazy mentally
MyLifeIsOCDMyLifeIsOCD
- Date posted
- 2y
It will get better... I thought for me it was impossible... multiple therapist, OCD 24/7 ruining everything i had for over 10 years, lost my youth... but it got better! Now its much much much better!!!
stargazing500stargazing500
- Date posted
- 2y
@Day23 I know at the moment it feels impossible but it is nice to hear that you are a lot lot better and I hope I will get through this, I don’t want to lose more of my youth to it either
Cassie - AdvocateCassie - Adv...
- Date posted
- 2y
Hey I'm so sorry you are feeling that way. I have definitely felt that way too. It has gotten so much better for me, though. There are so many things that I used to not be able to do that I am now able to enjoy despite OCD. I hope you get there soon. It is so possible <3
stargazing500stargazing500
- Date posted
- 2y
@Cassie - Advocate I am glad you are in a much better place now ❤️ and thank you for your kind words and positivity it has made me have a better outlook at recovering from this
adelinesdragonadelinesdragon
- User type
- NOCD Alumni
- Date posted
- 2y
Hey Stargazing500 💓 sending so much love and strength your way. I know this feeling all too well. Sometimes OCD can be so powerful, we feel like giving up is the best option. Please know that there is HOPE. So much of it! I was in your same position just a couple years ago. I decided enough was enough, and finally got the ERP help I needed. I am at a point now where I manage my symptoms completely on my own. This was something I couldn’t have imagined at the start of treatment. I go days without noticing my OCD. I even have periods where my brain gets to relax! This is possible for you too. I thought these links of testimonials could be helpful for you- maybe seeing someone talk about their journey could show you that you are far from alone in this!! We’re all here supporting you! 1) https://youtu.be/dnBTXvB-0f8 2) https://youtu.be/cBaCigneOqQ
stargazing500stargazing500
- Date posted
- 2y
@adelinesdragon Thank you so much for your words and for the testimonials, it definitely helped listening to them ❤️ I feel like my brain has been on overdrive for years so it is nice to hear that you have had some time to relax! I think I have realised as well that enough is enough and I can’t recover from this on my own so I am going to look to book ERP with NOCD and I hope slowly by slowly it will help, I feel guilty for not being able to get through it on my own but I guess with everything sometimes you need a little help to get you on the way
Anoni-MouseAnoni-Mouse
- Date posted
- 2y
it really does get better, I promise. i have been there and back- you WILL find peace. you will be alright. it just takes time.
stargazing500stargazing500
- Date posted
- 2y
@Anoni-Mouse Thank you so much I hope so ❤️
Enzo GEnzo G
- Date posted
- 2y
I am sorry to hear how difficult it has been for you recently. I want to echo what has been said by suggesting that we are here for you and want the best for you. Please keep on going, keep on striving, and have compassion on yourself. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you!
stargazing500stargazing500
- Date posted
- 2y
@Enzo ✌🏽 Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️ it is so nice to hear that there are so many people who have got through this and are willing to help each other
hellopeoplehellopeople
- User type
- NOCD Alumni
- Date posted
- 2y
It does get better ❤️🩹 you can manage ocd and it won’t rule your life anymore🫶. I hope you are relaxing and know that you can try again
stargazing500stargazing500
- Date posted
- 2y
@hellopeople Thank you ❤️ the last couple of days I have been at my worst ever mentally but I feel more positive and have had the chance to relax and reassess
KillianKillian
- User type
- NOCD Alumni
- Date posted
- 2y
I feel for you, in my hardest struggles with OCD I felt like giving up, too. I’m so glad I didn’t. There is so much hope for recovery. I went for over 15 years undiagnosed before I learned about ERP, and it under a year it has totally transformed my life. OCD doesn’t define who you are, and this terrible feeling won’t last forever. We are here for you 💜
stargazing500stargazing500
- Date posted
- 2y
@Killian Thank you so much ❤️ It is so nice to hear how you have responded to ERP and that you have seen transformation in such a short amount of time. I am the same I have had this for 10 years and I don’t want it define my life and stop me from doing the things I want to do any longer
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