Any tips or advice? I’ve reached a mental hurdle I can’t get past. I’m struggling to see a way past this, and whether this is OCD but it’s the first thing I think about when I wake up, I’m constantly searching for something to make me feel better. The latest obsession has become OCD itself. The waitlists for therapy here are quite long (I’m on them) or I could pay a lot to see someone privately. I’m taking medication too. I’ve watched all the videos and read loads-but I guess I’m looking for advice as to where to go from here? How can I get some relief? I want to feel normal again!! (Just as an FYI-if you haven’t already guessed lol- I’m particularly suffering from rOCD but any tips would be great)

I’m in the UK too. I’ve reached the point of contacting clinics/specialists in the US because I don’t know what else to do. All I want is someone to tell me what I’m experiencing is definitely rOCD (I’m self-diagnosing thus far). The GP is useless too. I had an assessment recently and they made me do a generic OCD quiz (not pure O based) and although I scored as potentially suffering with OCD she didn’t sound convinced as my compulsions are purely mental. It’s tough right?

Is there any reason you aren’t on medication? (Feel free not to answer). I’m sorry you’re struggling that much too. A month or so ago I was panicking and anxious, I could think of anything else but now i feel sort of nothing. There’s a sort of mental block I can’t get passed. But thank you, I’m trying but I really just wanna feel normal again. Thank you for replying

Yeah same here. I’m not feeling as anxious anymore and my brain is using that as a weapon- ‘you’re not anxious so you don’t care’. And I know it’s hard to listen to but I really really didn’t want to take meds but I had to give in because I was so bad. They’ve really helped so it might be worth considering. I also work in the NHS so talking on a professional level- they’d never prescribe you something that would hurt you. You could also try propranolol (it helps panic attacks) and you take it as and when you need it rather than daily.

It sucks! I’ve reached the point of doubting I even have it- annoying! Haha. It’s been great to talk to you though. I hope you start feeling better soon- you definitely sound like you deserve a break to relax. Just remember it’s ok to worry, accept the thoughts- maybe even accept the fear ‘hmm I feel like I might die & that’s ok’ (I know how hard that’ll be though). I’m always here to if you’re struggling! :)