hi! i am a week into my freshman year of college, and i just realized that a lot of my anxiety is actually stemming from my OCD. for example, i am obsessing over school and completing work, and each time i finish/give into compulsions, there is something new that i obsess over. i am having issues with sleeping because of this, and was wondering if anyone knew how to help.
College is a time of great change. It can bring about lots of new stresses and in many cases can be when OCD symptoms start or worsen, I would highly recommend that you see an OCD specialist. That is so important because of all of the creative ways that it can show up. If you are interested in learning more about ERP therapy with NOCD, our Care Team will typically begin with a free 15-minute call to discuss treatment, answer any questions you have, and book your first appointment. Please feel free to schedule a convenient time that works best for you here: https://learn.nocd.com/scheduler also check these articles on this out- https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/managing-ocd-in-college & https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/ocd-can-derail-college-life
I was just like you in college. I was very obsessed with getting an A in every class, or else I thought I was a failure. I would spend days with less than 4 hours of sleep and studying compulsively. But now, I realize I could’ve been more effective by just simply managing my OCD and letting go of certain things, like perfectionism. Don’t try too hard that you end up failing!
@NevadaCowboy how did you work through it?
Have you done exposure therapy?
@acrazy23 how so?
@rachelo19 Have you done it with a therapist? I have a therapist through NOCD who has helped me
I had to take medical leave because of this my freshman year and am now repeating it. Not a big deal in the long run but def smth to avoid. Start doing ERP ASAP!!!! ERP is really the only way to treat ocd alongside medication, and meds don’t often target ocd compulsions and obsessions directly. Hope this helps and hope you can get help. Just remember: you can’t cure your ocd on your own, that’s like willing your way out of having cancer. You have to see a professional and get treated. Good luck!!
A healthy thing I did in college was go for walks, to release stress and clear the mind a bit. I even tried thinking of things I'm grateful during some walks. When it comes to OCD and perfectionism a therapist can help guide you past the cognitive distortions and anxiety, so I think that is worthy of consideration as well
I’m moving to college for the first time tomorrow and I’m really nervous, and I think the stress of that is making my mind spiral and look for anything else to worry about - my obsessions. Has anyone else dealt w this and if so any tips? :(
To the ones in college, has OCD put a huge impact on our school work. Honestly I’ve spent more time thinking than actually doing assignments this year... it’s eating me up because now I feel like I’m behind and a disappointment
Been having a tough few weeks... I left university in 2020 after an OCD breakdown. Since then I've received a ton of therapy and decided to give uni another try. Only problem is, the last few days I can't catch a break from the constant bombardment of intrusive thoughts. Its leaving me worried that I'll end up having another breakdown. I get over one thought, then my brain is just scanning scanning for the next thing to ruminate over. Everytime I get over one obsession, it seems to find something worse or more disturbing. I don't want all my energy starting uni to be spent battling my mind. Any advice is appreciated.👍
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