I can't tell if im truly depressed or emotionally exhausted. It's like I cant cope and I'm just depleted. My ocd was severe this summer, I was super happy last year. I feel jealous, it's overall a nasty feeling. Idk what to do anymore. Anything helps at this point
Oh and also: I want to encourage you: At this point, if you’re googling your symptoms and you’re ruminating about if you’re depressed or not, try and cut those compulsions out of your life asap. You will feel much better in the long run if you don’t give into the urge to figure it out. “I might have depression, I might not. I’m not going to figure it out.” - The most important part is to go about your day and do what you usually would do.
Thank you so much. 😀😀
I’m sorry, I feel you. I too often look back and am envious of my past self. We have to believe that we can be that way again. Hang in there.
Am I depressed? What if I dont have emotional exhaustion?
Does it matter if you’re depressed or emotionally depleted? (Combination of both is very possible too. I was diagnosed with mild depression a few months ago which is a consequence of my ocd. Now when I’m in therapy I’m becoming less and less depressed) In both instances you could benefit from therapy, possibly some lifestyle changes (are you eating drinking and sleeping well?) and much kindness to yourself. Also cut yourself some slack. When you’re in the thick of an ocd period it’s super normal to long for better times and I get jealous too sometimes. I’m just trying to look forward for the time I’ve beaten this again (not my first rodeo) and remind myself that more summers will come. But it’s super ok that it sucks sometimes and to acknowledge that as well.
It does matter If I become clinically depressed, it will ruin my life. I'm 14 I shouldn't be like this. Depression does not run in my blood so I hope I'm fine. Pray for me if you can or if you want. I'm sorry
@JrPositive It’s very normal to have signs of depression when you have ocd. It’s a hard disorder to fight and it can greatly impact your daily life. That doesn’t mean that you’re clinically depressed, it can be a consequence of life events or ocd. And it can pass again too. I totally get the feeling of the suspect of these things ruining your life. I had the exact same fears when I was your age when I got my first run in with intense ocd. I was convinced that my life was over and I had ruined myself. At that age it feels like that because you probably have not yet experienced that these things can pass again. Because they do. Do you have help from a therapist? Have you talked to anyone about these issues? I just prayed for you as well. Hang in there, your life is far from over. ❤️
so im suffering from suicidal OCD. its so exhausting just to let them sit in my mind wondering around. it made me depressed. i use to to so afraid, confused, panic and so much anxiety spike. today im feeling numb to all those feelings. its getting into my core believe..there is still resistance thats why im so tired. not 1sec i could distract my self. everywhere i go i feel like its the last place that i will ever visit.
In the last two days, I was deeply sad and unmotivated (If you read my posts, I think you noticed it). So, today, I woke up "better". It's just like I'm in a tiny moment of clarity. I'm so sick of this. It isn't true, but it won't leave me alone. I just feel mentally and emotionally exhausted. And when it comes back, it just feels so real. OCD screams that I'm just in denial, and it takes all my will to live, like it's taking my identity and ripping it to shreds. "What ifs" flood my mind. It puts a weight on my heart. It makes me believe I need to "come out". It takes my attention from other areas of my life. I am always in a bad mood. I mistreat my parents. I'm cold towards my colleagues. This lie is destroying my life, treatment is expensive, and I have no one to talk about this who would really understand. If it wasn't for this app, I'd be completely alone in this dreadful illness.
Ive relapsed pretty hard with my anxiety and depression, and ocd thoughts. I was doing so well for months and just suddenly everything feels so hard again. This week has been extra hard, I haven't had much energy do to much at all. It's like I've forgotten all the ways to handle my thoughts. I don't think I'm looking for tips or anything I just want to write this and maybe talk to someone here. Anyone here who's in a similar situation?
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