I’m feeling so scared of life right now

I'm sorry you're feeling this way, lately life has been hard and it's felt like those low parts just kept coming. We will get through this though. There will be good moments along the way and I hope as many of them find you as possible, I hope you see that tomorrow and know you are not alone whatsoever.

Hello, I'm sorry you are struggling. Notice how everything you mentioned includes feelings. OCD influences thoughts and feelings. You feel like you are doomed, you feel afraid, you feel like you've been through so much trauma. When we live in the future, especially with doom/negative thoughts, then anxiety is sure to follow. Try practicing mindfulness live in the present. Notice the thoughts without attaching fear or judgement and then just go back to what you were doing. You don't need to give these thoughts any attention but you also can't force them away because they will just come back.

Thank you all for making me feel like I am not alone and for all of your helpful tips. Today was not as bad as I thought it would be at work and knowing that I’m not alone in this world with these thoughts made me feel like I could get thru the day just like anyone else

Much love to you right now. These feelings can be so terrifying. I’ve felt this way too, and these feelings will pass. Sometimes it feels like it doesn’t even matter that everything is temporary because it also feels like it’s reoccurring though, like even if those feelings pass they come back time and time again and that doesn’t pass, but even that feeling passes. Reading about how you “have to jump back into the workweek and put on a face “ is so relatable and it makes me want to cry with you. I know that feeling, and it’s awful. You don’t have to do anything, that’s what I have to tell myself too. You sound like an amazing person and brave. Man I really hope trauma doesn’t continue, although I’ve experienced it can, and it can get worse, which I never thought it could, but I still keep hope for a better future. You don’t have to jump back in, yet you choose to go to work bc you’re stronger than you think. I understand that we have to work to survive, which sux n mental health days should be a thing, but I think it’s important to allow yourself to feel in control where you can. And a lot of times the only thing we can control or could is ourselves. We can choose what we want to do, but often feel these very real pressures and threats in the world and adapt to survive. I give you permission anyways to try your best like you are and I think it’s really beautiful that you tried to make yourself feel safe this weekend! You should keep doing that, and nurture yourself throughout the week too. Today sucked, but tomorrow could be better, could naturally put you in a good mood… it could also not be as great. I hope things get better, but also that you can be yourself and that you can feel like you’re in control, you don’t have to put on a face <3 I really hope things get better and pray that the fear will leave you, and that you can have peace over fear of what can happen or will happen next. Much love and peace. I don’t get on the app too often but I’m here if you wanna talk ever.

hey, i'm really sorry to hear you're feeling so overwhelmed right now. the anxiety about the future can certainly feel crippling and it's tough when you need to put on a "normal" face for work while coping internally. i can tell you're trying your best to hold it together. 💛 by the way, have you heard about this new AI-powered OCD therapy tool called 'unstuck?' it was a game-changer for me when i was dealing with similar fears. it provides personalized step-by-step support just like an OCD therapist would when you're feeling the most overwhelmed. it might especially be helpful for you in navigating through your work week and managing the fears about the future. i hate when people promote stuff, but i really think it can help you because it's changed my life. lmk if you have Qs or just want to talk more! 💫