- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
Overwhelmed
Sometimes my ocd causes me to be overwhelmed that I’m physically tired, and don’t want to move to not trigger my symptoms…
Sometimes my ocd causes me to be overwhelmed that I’m physically tired, and don’t want to move to not trigger my symptoms…
That's normal, ocd can be extremely mentally exhausting which makes it really hard to complete normal tasks, it will always make you feel better if you complete even one task 🩷
@EllieDuffy21 Thank you for your kind advice❤️
Mine has mangled my energy today, honestly all week. But keep at it, believe in yourself bc hard times happen for everyone and recovery is possible! U got this
@Anonymous Thank you for the positivity 🩵
Yes, I get this way, too. It’s ok to recharge and rest … you just then have to pick a day to push through and stick with an objective..you will then feel physically and mentally exhausted but good inside that you accomplished something…at least, that’s how it works for me.
@Anonymous That’s true and thank you for the advice 💙
Yes! I struggle with this every day! I don't want to get out of bed because I don't want to compulse. I get wind or breath compulsions on my feet and then have to spray my feet, the blanket, and the floor all the way to the bathroom where the alcohol spray bottle is.
@Anonymous *hugs* sorry you are going through that ❤️
i totally get how exhausting ocd can be, it's like your brain doesn't want to give you a break 😔. it's really tough when you're feeling so overwhelmed that it's physically draining. i've been battling a different ocd theme, but something that has really helped me is finding tools that meet me where i'm at. one thing that's been a game-changer for me is the "unstuck ocd therapy tools" app. my local ocd support group recommended it, and it's been super helpful. it provides ai-personalized guidance and exercises that you can use when you're feeling stuck. also, the ocd reddit has been a great place for me to feel less alone and get support from others who really understand what it's like. hang in there, you're not alone in this.
@TanyaShelby22 Thank you for your advice 🩵
@Luna13 - you're welcome!
Alot is on my mind u feel like I’m going to lose my mind , not really a lot but if I think too hard I think I’m gonna lose my mind , I was trying to slp n I think I’m gonna lose my mind , I’ve always been having thoughts about going crazy it never really changed , I have other thoughts and triggers but they always somehow lead Bk to me thinking I’m going to lose my mind , guys I’m so tired , do I even have ocd
So my OCD has been bad lately. I’ve been ruminating and obsessing over my sexuality again. And it just keeps getting worse. I hate it so much. I try to sit with the discomfort but then my ocd does the backdoor spike. And the groinal response is what keeps me looped. It SUCKS. I am not attracted to men, but my OCD is trying SO hard to convince me that I am. There have been days where I’m just so mentally exhausted that I “accept” what my ocd tells me and I just walk around a hollow, lethargic shell. But then I rethink it and I feel better. It feels like I can only find my TRUE self when I tire my nervous system out enough that it literally breaks down and has me suicidal and hopeless. And then accepting my OCD’s “truth” (that I’m attracted to men) feels like a burden and a chore. I woke up today from an OCD dream, tried to go back to sleep, and my stomach kept cramping bc I was so anxious and ruminating over my intrusive thoughts. I’m starting to doubt it being OCD anymore. My brain is too tired to fight and cry about it anymore.
I’m so tired of having ocd I’m tired
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