Life's unfair?

I feel like since I was 15 where OCD really started kicking, I feel like I was living on survival mode and now I'm 25 and OCD has never been worse, I think I spent most of my life surviving, on the other hand others spent it improving and investing in themselves, which leaves me with a big question mark, how can I compete, knowing that today's societal standards are harsh and pretty much unrealistic, I feel alienated, overshadowed and straight up not belonging here, I really can't find my place in this world.

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 41w ago

It is unfair but you'll feel better if you reframe your thinking. Yes, you have OCD and it feels like a constant struggle but you can work on it and it can get better. We dont know what everyone else is going through.

Username: 777Q777Q

Date posted: 41w ago

One thing I believe is this everyone is going through something that is worse or better than my issues that is just life . Do your best to be the best version of yourself, that is all anyone can ask.

Username: sannesophiesannesophie

Date posted: 41w ago

I know it’s so hard, but please don’t compare yourself to others and societies unrealisric standards. You are so incredibly strong and worthy. Surviving and being here today is so impressive, be proud of yourself. One day you will find that place, you belong here ❤️ i am proud of you. You can heal and get better, one step at a time

Username: anniegrebanniegreb

Date posted: 41w ago

I feel for you. You can recover using ERP and other resources. I am almost 68. It's been rough but started recovery 14 years ago. I now have a program for my recovery and it's helped immensely. Life isn't fair and there is no denying that but there is help, even if you can't afford therapy. This app teaches ERP,. Read more, also. There is a program called Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous. Google it. It's spiritual which helps with the "unfairness" factor. You can get better. I didn't know about this stuff at a young age. You've got youth on your side. I promise if you do the programs out there your life will improve. I also work the ACA (adult children of Alcoholics and dysfunctional Families) program. Life altering help.

Username: PhoebeJarris33PhoebeJarris33

Date posted: 41w ago

Hey, I hear you and you're definitely not alone💪! I was in your shoes before, feeling lost because of OCD, until my therapist introduced me to a free AI OCD therapy tool called "unstuck" (unstuckmyocd.com/try). I think it'd be really beneficial for you because it provides personalized step-by-step help when OCD makes life seem overwhelming. I can relate so much to feeling like you're just surviving and not improving like everyone else, but remember that everyone's journey is different and you're so brave for sharing yours😊! Believe me, I hate to promote stuff, but the "unstuck" tool really turned things around for me and I truly believe it can help you too. I'm here for you along your journey!

Username: hateocd123

Date posted: 5y ago

When I was a kid I was told by my abusive 3rd grade teacher that I would always be the one to fall behind. My OCD took hold of that and now as soon as I realize im prospering regarding anything in my life I have to destroy it. Self sabotaging myself because I'm meant to be behind everyone else. This probably doesn't make much sense but the perfectionist part of my OCD says that is the box I belong in and I'm not allowed to leave it. How do I get out of this defeatist attitude and my brain malfunctioning saying that I'm meant to fail? People have told me that it's not true and in reality I know it doesn't make sense, but it's so deeply engrained in me that I struggle getting away from it. I feel like it's hindering me making any improvement with hocd and rocd.

Username: js94

Date posted: 4y ago

Everyone says to me when I say, I have ocd i hate my life, that many people live with it, but everyone that I meet with OCD is miserable and barely surviving, so aren't we all just doomed with a chronic condition ? I mean even "recovered" people say they still struggle with it so honestly, whats the point? Im being a realist. Opinions are welcomed. Maybe I am missing the bigger picture

Username: Brian :)

Date posted: 2y ago

Anyone else get deeply sad and jealous seeing other people thrive life ? Meanwhile we’re here stuck struggling with our ocd and just mental health in general . I’m envious of what some people are able to do that I can’t :( and I don’t mean it in a hateful envious way , but just a more sad kinda way that I wish I could do stuff they can simply like driving . I’m almost 20 and I know most of ykk have probably seen many of my posts about this , but it truly puts me in a difficult state of mind . I didn’t have mental capacity to do things at younger age:( I missed out on a lot . Seeing these 16-17 year old kids achieve things way more efficiently than I did just makes me feel shitty about myself . Everyone having fun on weekend and I’m not . I don’t have many friends either .

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