I need help... even just someone to talk to. I feel so far gone right now that I want to just give up. I know this would all be easier to deal with if I wasn’t trying to do it alone, but I can’t get myself to let anyone in.

I’m sorry you’re struggling. Remember that your OCD is lying to you and that it doesn’t mean anything about who you are.

I heard someone on here say that they tell themselves, “I don’t have time to worry about this right now” and then keep on with their work. I don’t know if that will help you, but maybe it’s worth a shot. Another thing that may help is telling yourself that you will not let it win. It might help even more if you picture it as a nasty villain standing between you and your goal.

Dialectic Behavioral Therapy teaches mindfulness. I read Dr. Wayne Dyer's "Your Erroneous Zones" many years ago. It explains how our thoughts are the results of chemical interactions in our brains. Feelings can be described, categorized and understood as helpful or not. Focus on the reality of your situation. What needs to be done? See your feelings, recognize them and take control of the situation. When you know a feeling doesn't match what is really happening it helps you redirect your thoughts and actions to more productive and positive things. Hope this helps.

I’ve never tried any of those apps so I can’t really recommend anything. As for dinner, stay strong and just take it one bite at a time. I completely understand how overwhelming OCD thoughts can be.

I believe that’s normal. But you’re not pathetic. You’re just really struggling with a debilitating illness and I understand it. It used to have me so debiliated that some days I could barely get off my sofa.

I think you should maybe start with small steps instead of giving it up entirely. Sometimes the only way out is through, but it doesn’t mean you can’t start easy.

Hi there. I’m here if you want to talk.

I’m so alone and exhausted. My head won’t give me a break and I’m just laying in bed without the energy to get up and do my homework. I want this to end ?

I can’t eat because of it. It’s been forever since the last time I felt safe eating and it’s killing me. I keep thinking everyone is trying to hurt me. Every time I interact with my parents I think they are making an attempt to hurt me. I couldn’t stop counting my steps at work and felt literally insane. How do I get up? How do I do my homework when I’m dying inside?

Thanks. I appreciate the advice. My attempts at being mindful haven’t been working today. The fatigue from not eating is so strong that I literally don’t have the energy to fight.

You’re welcome. I hope it helps you. I know it’s hard, but please try to eat something. Preferably something good for you so that you’re still getting more nutrients if you only eat a small amount of food. I hope you feel better soon.

Thanks. I’m planning on eating dinner if I don’t cry myself to sleep before it’s done. It feels like for every thing I want to do there are a million thoughts trying to stop me. Do you know of any guided meditation apps?

My therapist had me start erp this week. I’m supposed to use my comb and then NOT put it back in its place, but this week has been so hard that I haven’t even tried the exposure. I feel like such a pathetic failure. I can’t even try to leave my comb out of place. Everything just feels like so much. Is it weak to not do my erp, or is it normal to not be able to do it on hard days/weeks?

Should I give up even considering the erp this week as a way to ease my mind? Or is that the wrong response?

Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to respond to me. I was feeling really lonely. Home used to feel safe but now it’s not and I don’t have a place to go that doesn’t leave me feeling distressed. Don’t have anyone to really talk to about any of this, other than my therapist and this week has built up too much. Maybe next week will be better...

You’re welcome. You can talk to me anytime you like. Hopefully next week will be better.