Username: Starve_The Monster2099

Date posted: 34w ago

My life is ruined

So in high-school I had a great GPA and life was good but 12th grade is when my ocd kicked in I barely graduated and now I'm in college I bet all can guess how it's going 🙃 and my GPA has plummeted I do the work and go to class but it's never enough especially with ocd constantly ruminating and doing compulsive behaviors the tight anxiety feeling in my chest everyday every morning the times I wished I was dead because of ocd I don't know if I can bounce back from this I f%$#king hate ocd I don't know what to do

Username: J1000J1000

Date posted: 34w ago

First let’s take a moment and slow down. Take a deep breath and doing it a few times. OCD does provide challenges but these challenges although tough we can overcome. I recommend you find therapy to assist you through this process. I know it’s expensive and I recommend looking at your university and see what options are available for students. Your life is not ruined and let us change that narrative. The short road is blocked but you have to now take the detour. You’ll get back on that same original road but to do so you have to take the detour.

Username: Starve_The Monster2099Starve_The M...

Date posted: 34w ago

Thanks friend I should ask my college is they can help

Username: J1000J1000

Date posted: 34w ago

@Starve_The Monster2099 I don’t think it will hurt to ask. Just look at the mental health section for your school and see what you can find.

Username: PreenaPreena

Date posted: 34w ago

Me too, I'm working to get the grades for medical school but I have exams in 2 weeks and I'm scared my huge OCD flare up a few weeks ago will set me back. I'm sorry your going through this :( I'm sure there is still so much to do though, you seem really smart and I think there are sk many more opportunities out there- OCD does not have to control your whole life! Im sure also you can retake years and have extenuating circumstances which means you can still carry on with things!! I think the most important thing for now is fighting OCD and getting better. I wish you the best with this :)

Username: J1000J1000

Date posted: 34w ago

Also summer is around the corner maybe get a summer job and do therapy while your away from your studies

Username: Starve_The Monster2099Starve_The M...

Date posted: 34w ago

I have summer classes

Username: Starve_The Monster2099Starve_The M...

Date posted: 34w ago

But yeah I should get a part time job

Username: Ben84Ben84

Date posted: 34w ago

I failed a class in high school and then 3 in college (related to my major too). It definitely throws a wrench into things. Nonetheless, I'm 39 now and don't feel my life is ruined.

Username: Hopeful29Hopeful29

Date posted: 34w ago

School is just a part of your life, i work in one and if we can help students we do

Username: Starve_The Monster2099Starve_The M...

Date posted: 34w ago

I'm such a failure it's all my fault

Username: AnonymousCatAnonymousCat

Date posted: 34w ago

@Starve_The Monster2099 Shit happens. Sometimes we don’t have the capacity to perform at our best, but it doesn’t mean you’re not smart and capable. You will bounce back from this. Ask your university for an accommodation. Usually they have options for retaking classes and getting grades replaced or something similar to that. Also, most jobs don’t care about your GPA and grad schools will be understanding if you explain the circumstances. This is not the end of the world.

Username: AnonymousCatAnonymousCat

Date posted: 34w ago

@AnonymousCat Also, you may need to take a break from school while you get some treatment. That might be the best thing right now.

Username: J1000J1000

Date posted: 33w ago

@Starve_The Monster2099 You’re not a failure and it’s not your fault. You’re working through it which is quite commendable. Don’t be hard on yourself it’s not worth it

Username: Starve_The Monster2099Starve_The M...

Date posted: 34w ago

Luckily if college is no good I have plan b police work

Username: yessyessyessyess

Date posted: 33w ago

I highly recommend going to your school’s Disabled Students Program and ask for accommodations. You can get a note from your OCD therapist. I was able to get time and a half on exams and extend deadlines. Along with being able to do reduced course load without affecting my financial aid. You’re no alone!

Username: swagnattis

Date posted: 5y ago

dropped out of school because of ocd, quit my job because of ocd. anyone almost 18 or 18+ who just dont know wtf to do with their lives bc of their ocd being so disabling?

Username: Guy123456

Date posted: 4y ago

Knowing ocd is chronic is heart wrenching. It’s like a domino effect, ocd will affect my grades negatively, leading to me not getting into a good college, which could lead to me not being able to live out my dream of playing in the MLB. How could god do this to me. I’m sick of suffering

Username: Otellomarie

Date posted: 3y ago

Hi! Im wondering how does OCD affect your school work.. Since my ocd started school got much harder and i just cant focus. Im in law school and i cant handle the stress and feeling like all of my peers are better and smarter because they know how to deal with stress and dont go crazy... It sucks because its ruining my self esteem and i feel like a loser. I used to be a good student but now i just fail class after class. Is it going to get better? Can u study with ocd and get good grades? If you can please tell me how!

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