Tell me guys what are y’all fears

I'm not religious and don't believe in god although I went to a Catholic secondary school. The only suggestion I have that might help is maybe research abit into religion, god and the bible? Educate yourself a little bit. Use this to make up your own mind and never be afraid to make up your own mind about your beliefs not sure if that helps ❤️ don't feel like you have to be forced just because your family may be religious. Half of my family are and the other half aren't at all. But I'm never afraid to express my views that I don't believe lol

Don't try to force any attraction and don't test yourself you'll only make yourself feel low ? just live your life and allow the attraction to come back naturally ☺️ not being attracted to anyone doesn't have to be a bad thing. Just means you got more time to love yourself do things you wanna do and just enjoy life ❤️

What scares me though is when the thoughts become more like feelings or urges. It's overwhelming

OMG GUYS U WENT CRAZY IN THE COMMENTS LMAO I CANT READ ALL THAT LOVE U ALL THO

Yeah and don’t get your hopes up because one med doesn’t work for you!! Some work for only some people- that’s why there’s so many!! Finding the right meds is a long and scary process but it’ll be worth it when you find the right ones. Good luck!!

If your sleep problems are caused by anxiety it really might help

I’m sorry. I hope you figure it out soon

Harm ocd. Fears I will lash out lose control and hurt my family and those close to me ?

And how have u guys been coping any meds,therapies ??

Not coping very well at all to be honest I'm on a long waiting list for therapy. Scared to take meds.

My biggest fears are hurting other people and going crazy. Those are also my only fears really

I haven’t and won’t take meds They are not a solution in my opinion and just shadow issues and don’t beat them I go to councelling every week and it helps a bit But she isn’t really an ocd specialist but it helps to talk I cope on my own by trying new exercises and just being the best I can I try not to let it take over my life and will beat it in the end

And it seems to pick on what you love the most and what's important to you that's why I mostly get it around family and friends not so often strangers although I have had it around strangers.

Yeah and keeping a close friend is a challenge for me because I’m always scared of making them feel bad/ hurting them in any way. Is it like that for u guys too??

But it’s still healthy to be as open as possible with the people that you’re close with because even if they can’t relate they’ll be able to understand better as to why you do certain things

^^ That’s why I’m impressed that you were able to tell the people you’re close with your thoughts. Even if it doesn’t change the thought it’s a good start

We are all suffering with a mental illness We deserve a bit of a credit The shit we go through some people couldn’t last a day But we fight day in day out no matter how hard it gets And we all want improvements or you wouldn’t have downloaded this app It’s shit but it’s not us

That just made me smile!! It’s so true!!

It’s true I know it’s a bit cringe but OCD ruins things we are close to, enjoy,love and make our life great It’s shit but it’s happening and in my opinion medication just temporary recovers your issues It will come back

And yes ciz absolutely ❤️ we all deserve abit of credit only the strongest of people can go through this even though we may not feel strong.

Ocd does exactly that. Picks on the things we value and care about. I agree about the meds. Talking therapy is probably much more effective

That’s why you should take them under supervision of a psychiatrist or whatever. Some people don’t respond well to meds and some Meds aren’t the right fit for everyone

I just think you shouldn’t rely on some chemicals to stabilise your mental health But I do understand for some people it’s their last resort and can help I just don’t really agree with it

No but like you said- sometimes it’s necessary. I probably wouldn’t be here rn without it

I get that and am glad to hear that but I just think it needs to be carefully prescribed

My fears is turning gay but I don’t think I have it anymore like my anxiety is 000 lol

We love you too. Love to everyone on this app who suffers this awful illness ❤️

It’s great that this app exists So amazing to talk to people who suffer with yoy

That's brilliant about the free private sessions ciz! Hopefully she will be able to help you. I bet she knows about your theme of ocd and will be able to help and advise

Thanks for the support @wheredoesitend

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Yeah it’s the non genetic name lol. Meds only fully work when it’s combined with therapy

Yeah you are absolutely right! It's just my stupid phobia really. I suppose I've got nothing to lose by giving it ago. And yes that's true there are so many meds out there it blows my mind! Thank you though ❤️

I've got 50mg sertraline that's the usual amount they start you on. If I take it I hope it helps with my sleep cos I have severe sleep problems too

I think some of it is anxiety but alot of is bad habit cos I've had sleep problems for so long and nothing really works ?

Thanks hun and thanks for the advice ❤️

I’m scared that I only belive in God for my mom and to make her happy and I was just forced as a kid.

Aww bless you, love you too ☺️❤️ hope that's helped a little bit hun

Aw ur so awesome do u have an insta

Nice to meet u charley ur the cutest human ❤️❤️?

U did ofc thank u ❤️❤️

You are very welcome hunni ❤️?❤️

Sexual ocd towards family

What scares me though is when the thoughts become more like feelings or urges. It's overwhelming. I avoid people and situations where I know my thoughts will be bad. Which means avoiding the ones I love the most

I've coped in the worst ways with my compulsions of avoidance and isolation. I really really don't recommend it.

What are your fears katia?

^ sounds exactly like me and my harm ocd ?

You feel like you're just gonna lose control and lash out at someone. Mine is a fear I'm gonna punch someone just lose it with them. I get triggered when someone is standing close to me. Or in cars cars are the worst trigger for me.! I also get the urge to run away but that's to do with the harm ocd and wanting to run away from situations where my thoughts are bad

Yes hun very true cos a really bad person wouldnt even care or be worried about it

I agree with your opinion about meds and if you don't believe in them or aren't fully behind taking them then you definitely shouldnt. But things have got so bad for me latley I'm thinking f#*k it might just take them but I really don't want too. Other meds have made me worse

Yeah it's same for me. I get the thoughts around my best friend too which I hate. I did tell him about it though and he was so understanding. And also told my mom. I thought telling them might take away the thoughts around them but it didn't unfortunately

Last time I saw my mom she was lovely to me gave me a big hug we had an emotional chat but the whole time the thoughts were in my head I kept thinking I'm gonna do it I'm gonna lash out at her ?

Yeah I agree definitely good to be open and honest it was really hard though ? I'm lucky those I told were understanding. I told my mom my best friend and a friend I don't really see but talk too online. Apart from that not told anyone else. It was a relief to tell them especially my mom, she said it helps her to understand me better. But she's frustrated when I isolate myself and don't see her much ?

I’ve told my therapist about my intrusive thoughts towards my dad and I told my mom a bit but she seemed to not get ocd and not understand completely but that’s her problem My therapist is ok .she doesn’t seem to know enough about ocd and kinda just talk about school She’s a private one and I think she just likes getting the money for as long as possible but I will recover from myself not her she can’t make my issues go away

I don’t necessarily agree about the meds but I do agree that we all need credit and only the strongest ppl can deal with this shit

I'm sorry your mom doesn't understand you ? lots of people don't and I think that's because so little is known about ocd unfortunately ? its good you have a therapist have you thought about maybe asking her if she can put you in touch with someone who is more a specialist in ocd? She probably knows someone. It's good that you have that attitude though

I think with meds its like you have to have faith in taking the meds and be 100% behind taking them or it might not work. But aswell meds work well for some but not for others. I've been considering taking the meds I was prescribed. They are sertraline. But the last two I took before these didn't work at all made me feel worse ?

And what worries me is because I'm not having therapy yet I don't want to be left taking meds with no talking therapy I feel it's a dangerous combination

Ye I’m not sure because she seems a bit of a bitch to be honest and would be annoyed if I left her ?? but I do think it helps to have her anyway and I do go to a ocd group session with about 4 other people with ocd around my age But they all have like the classic ocd like washing hands and locking doors and I can’t really relate

? Lol well she can't be annoyed if you did leave her and stop seeing her because if she doesn't specialise in what you suffer with you need the right therapist. The support group sounds good. And although you can't relate to the others maybe there's still tips and things you can learn about coping with thoughts and compulsions. Speak to the person who runs the session maybe? Is it a mental health professional? Some sort of counsellor? And yes that's true about taking them under the supervision of a psychiatrist, and that's also true alot of people don't respond well to them it's not really one size fits all unfortunately ? I think with ocd treating it with meds is so difficult and much more complex than taking them for just general depression and anxiety.

But I'm always pleased for people who benefit from taking meds ☺️ if it works well for you thats great. Can I ask, what is it you take?

Well they finished last week and I’m on holiday at the moment But she is booking me in private sessions with her when I get back for free which is great She’s a therapist who specialises in ocd so she should be able to help She’s really nice too

I’m bi It’s not that bad But if it’s not you then it’s annoying to have these fears

Aha sorry katia taking over your post lol. Im glad you're not having so much anxiety. Anxiety is one of the worst parts of ocd ? make the most of not having it and do things you love

I'd say I'm bi curious I don't like labels too much though. I'm 29and been with only men. But definitely have a curiosity

It's a brilliant app. I would of been a lot worse without it

Makes me realise I'm not alone cos for so long before I knew about my harm ocd I felt alone. I just thought wow I'm crazy cos I have these crazy thoughts.

You're very welcome ❤️ always happy to support someone in need. Although we have different themes I know how hard it can be to deal with ocd. Sending love and positivity to you all ❤️

❤️☺️

I’m on Zoloft btw

I think that's the same as sertraline? Just different names in different places. I'll Google it lol. That's what I've been prescribed. I am tempted to start taking it but I desperately want the talking therapy and cbt which is still a long wait yet ?

Yes it is sertraline just googled it. I've heard some positive things about it and it's one of the most common medicines used to treat ocd. However I worry my fear of taking it will make it not work for me as silly as that may sound. I was on fluoxetine before (prozac) and something called mirtazipine which both seemed to make me worse. I occasionally take diazapam (vallium) for extreme moments of panic and that doesn't really have bad side effects but the doctor won't prescribe that long term maximum 4 weeks I've only ever been given like a 2 week supply and I've had to make it last only have 2 left now ? I also use cbd oil for anxiety which can really help sometimes but not in extreme anxiety moments

Yes I absolutely agree. If I was seeing a therapist I'd feel alot better about taking it

Ok since all of u guys are here u I wanna ask this question and i want answers right now I’m not really scared of being gay anymore if like when isay it I don’t feel any anxiety but u might think I recovered but no I didn’t feels like I recovered but still the same person I am with ocd yk what I’m saying in this case what do u do like ocd faded away but it left me stuck in this person and in this numbness plz if u feel the same tell me do u have ocd still or not

I'm not really sure what to say hun not really sure what you mean? Wish I could help more I really do. Are you saying you don't have anxiety about the thoughts but still have the thoughts?

Ocd isn't something that just goes away but if you don't feel any anxiety that can only be a good thing, I don't know. ? I haven't had this particular theme of ocd and not ever really felt like mines gone away my anxiety is really bad all the time. My thoughts scare the hell out of me.

No I don’t have ocd anymore like even the thought but if I said to myself I’m gay just to test I wouldn’t have ocd too the thing I’m saying is that u know just the feeling of being in ocd still didn’t leave me or like the attraction for boys in not back yet I hat it sm I feel lost so I don’t know if u have ocd or not

Oh okay I kind of understand what you mean. Well it's perfectly normal to go through stages where you're not attracted to anyone at all I've been there myself nothing to do with ocd. Don't test yourself that can only make you feel worse. If you're saying the anxiety has gone and you don't feel like you have the ocd anymore, make the most of that, live your life and have fun. But I know what you mean worrying you don't have ocd and never did? But honestly just make the most of not feeling anxious. Go out and have fun enjoy your life and I'm sure when the right cute guy comes along you'll get your attraction back. But while you don't feel any attraction use that time for yourself to just live. Not sure if that's helpful advice or not

Learn to love yourself abit. Go out and spend time with friends, family do things you enjoy try not to focus on not being attracted to anyone cos it might trigger the ocd again.

I love u thank u sm ❤️❤️

Bless you so are you ☺️I do have it I've been taking a break from it for a while but leave me your ad and I'll find you when I go back on there. ☺️ My names charley by the way ☺️

Aww you are so sweet. ☺️ Very lovely of you to say. You are also cute ?❤️☺️ glad Ive helped you in some way ❤️❤️